SRK flies down to Mumbai to voteApril 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh flew down especially from South Africa to cast his vote and said 'we should vote and give a chance to better people'. 'When I endorse everything from candy to soft drinks, this is something I have to support,' Shah Rukh Thursday told reporters outside the polling station here.
Shah Rukh dreams of victory lap with IPL trophy in KolkataApril 21st, 2009 DURBAN - Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan admitted his team Kolkata Knight Riders is under a lot of pressure to perform due to the multiple-captaincy controversy in the second edition in Indian Premier League (IPL). Shah Rukh said a fan following in a city like Kolkata also adds to the pressure.
Shah Rukh getting hate mails over multiple-captaincyApril 21st, 2009 DURBAN - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan said he has been receiving 'hate' mails since the multiple-captaincy controversy brewed up a storm. 'I am getting strange hate mails from people for taking decision for the team's sake.
Shah Rukh appologises to GavaskarApril 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood star and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has apologised to Sunil Gavaskar for hitting back at the legendary cricketer's criticism of the multiple captaincy theory mooted by his team coach John Buchanan. Shah Rukh said he has sent an apology letter to Gavaskar.
Shah Rukh's pal hits out at tabloid journalismMarch 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Shah Rukh Khan's biographer and close friend Mushtaq Sheikh, who has co-written films like 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Billu', says he hates being used by those who have personal grievances against the superstar. Furious at a media report that he and Shah Rukh had fallen apart, Mushtaq said the superstar was 'very much family'.
Big B to visit ailing Shah Rukh at MannatFebruary 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - Amitabh Bachchan has plans to visit Shah Rukh Khan at his residence Mannat here after the latter underwent a successful shoulder surgery. 'I had sent him (Shah Rukh) a message for his speedy recovery.
Shah Rukh discharged from hospital after shoulder surgeryFebruary 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who underwent a successful shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy hospital here Monday evening, has been discharged, said a hospital source. 'Shah Rukh has been discharged from the hospital.
Shah Rukh readies for shoulder surgery in MumbaiFebruary 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has opted to undergo a shoulder surgery here Monday to avoid the sort of criticism that came his way after he chose to be operated on by doctors in London for a back problem in 2003, says a friend of the actor. 'When he got his back surgery done in London there was criticism about his lack of faith in Indian doctors.
Dish TV extends tie-up with Shah RukhFebruary 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will ask you to 'wish more' with Dish TV as the company has decided to retain the actor as its brand ambassador for another 18 months. The company had first tied up with Shah Rukh in 2007.
Shah Rukh to invite barbers, hairstylists for 'Billu' premiereFebruary 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - In a move to appease the Hairdressers' Associations of Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan is planning to invite various barbers and hairstylists for the premiere of 'Billu', which was earlier titled 'Billu Barber'. 'As far as I know, Shah Rukh is planning a premiere for the various barbers and hairdressers' associations, so they'd see and know that the film doesn't ridicule them in any way.
Shah Rukh slams 'Slumdog Millionaire' criticsFebruary 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has hit out at critics of Danny Boyle's Oscar nominated rags to riches drama 'Slumdog Millionaire', saying it shows India in a 'visually appealing way'. Contactmusic.com reports that Shah Rukh, who was earlier offered the role of the quizmaster in the film, played by Anil Kapoor, has defended the film.
I'll join politics when I'm 127: Shah Rukh KhanFebruary 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - He may have loads of mass appeal, but Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Wednesday ruled out the option of joining politics ...at least until he turns 127 years old. 'I might join politics at the age of 127 - when probably you guys are old and I am still young,' Shah Rukh quipped at a press conference here.
Shah Rukh laughs off 'spat' with AamirFebruary 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The two Bollywood superstars have taken digs at each other, and even apologised to each other. Shah Rukh Khan Wednesday laughed off the so-called spat with Aamir Khan as a joke but added that his rival at times did say things to his dislike.
Shah Rukh gives Priyanka more screen space in 'Billu Barber'January 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - If Priyanka Chopra declares from the rooftops that she is Shah Rukh Khan's biggest fan then it is with reason. The superstar, who has been taking more than a passing interest in the music of the films he produces, decided to give away a large portion of his duet in 'Billu Barber' to her.
Shah Rukh to select cheerleaders through TV showJanuary 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Style, personality, attitude, rhythm and a fit body - that's all Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is looking for in cheerleaders for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team. The star will pick six cheerleaders for his Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming second season through his TV show 'Knights & Angels'.