I haven't understood my success as an actor: Shah Rukh Khan

He has reached the pinnacle of success as an actor in the Hindi film industry and is hailed as the 'King' of Bollywood, but Shahrukh Khan says he fails to understand the reason behind his popularity.

The 45-year-old actor, who rose to fame through his hard work without any film connections, says he has never been able to analyse how he became a movie star. "I've never understood why I succeeded as an actor. I went from Delhi to Mumbai at the age of 22 and eventually became a movie star, but I've never been able to analyse my success," said Shahrukh. His parents died when he was young and the 'Ra. One' star says he does films to make them proud and this target makes him invincible in the industry. "I wanted to make movies so big that my parents can see my success from above. No one can compete with me because no one else has this target," said SRK, who was in the capital to launch management guru Arindam Chaudhuri's new book 'Thorns to Competition'. The actor, who began his Bollywood journey with the film 'Deewana' in 1992 and went on to deliver hits like 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', said he is obsessed about his career and does everything for himself. "I am obsessed about my career. I do my job for me, not for anyone - not for my son or daughter or wife. I want to die in the flash of lights from the camera - that's how obsessed I am," he said. From endorsing men's fairness creams to dancing at weddings, Shahrukh has broken a number of conventions and has no qualms in admitting that he does all that to earn money. "I don't come for free so I am very cheap. You can make me do an item number in films, dance at a wedding, do street theatre as long as it makes people smile. I sell dreams, I think I can sell anything. Life comes with a price tag and a little money makes living easier." Source: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/187510/i-havent-understood-my-success.html

I don't think anyone can compete with me: SRK

He isn't the Bollywood Badshah for nothing! Superstar Shah Rukh Khan not just believes he is the best, he is confident that no one can compete with him because others "don't run the same race" as him.

The 45-year-old charmer talked uninhibited about his success story, and narrated how he gives 'thorns to competition' at the launch of an eponymous book on marketing, co-authored by management guru and film producer Arindam Chaudhuri and his wife, Rajita.

SRK shared his experience with his first producer, who was keen to know why the "thin and dark" young man with "hair like a bear", wanted to join filmdom.

"I told him - 'I want to make people smile because it makes me happy.' He said - 'This is very ideological. Genuinely, tell me why do you want to be a movie star?'

"I told him my ideology, which is my ideology even now... I told him that my parents have died. So I want to make movies so damn bloody big... that my parents somewhere sit down on a star and from there also can look at their son and say 'I can see his movies from here better than I can see the Wall of China or anything. We see his movies covering the face of this earth'," added Shah Rukh, explaining the importance of setting the right targets in life.

"That is my target. It may seem a bit too much of self-importance, but I don't think anyone can compete with me because they don't have a target like that... I have a genuine emotional target. So you've got to know your target," he added to a thunderous applause.

Shah Rukh, or King Khan as he is lovingly called, may have many rivals in the film industry but he says he deals with competition a little differently.

"I hit my competition hard by deciding not to play the game. I choose to change the game and I choose to select films that are so different from what the others do so that they don't remain my competition because they don't run the same race.

"Winning is not about trying to undermine someone's success... what you need to do is to go on the parallel road! You decide that you go and change the game. In my life, I have always decided to change the game....

"I am making the biggest film this country has ever made ('RA.One') and I will be proud even if it flops and does not succeed because I want to change the game I play. I do not want to be in the same playing field as others," said the actor, who is said to have invested over Rs.150 crore in the making of the superhero film.

Shah Rukh has been in Bollywood since he made his debut in 1992 with "Deewana" and year after year he has been enthralling viewers with entertainers like "Baazigar", "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", " Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Devdas", "Swades", "Chak De! India" and "My Name Is Khan", and says: "I want to die giving the last shot of my film."

"I am a big believer of selling dreams. Everything comes at a price... life comes at a price tag of death itself. Except for the emotions that parents and children share, everything is for sale... I don't come for free either. You can make me do an item number in films, dance at a wedding, do street theatre as long as it makes people smile. I am a proud seller of dreams... and as long as it makes people smile, I will do it," he said.

SOURCE: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-dont-think-anyone-can-compete-with-me-SRK/articleshow/9809170.cms

Shahrukh Khan Celebrates Eid with Media at Home

Shahrukh Khan Celebrates Eid with Media at Home








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India's first social game for Ra.One

Actor-producer Shah Rukh Khan's latest offering, Ra.One, has roped in UTV Indiagames to design a social game based on the film. A first in India, the social game would be based on the character G.One and would have its own identity.

The game is part of Red Chillies' efforts to woo users in the digital space. The company is investing around $3-4 million (Rs 13-18 crore) for the film's online promotion. "This is different from what we have done so far in Bollywood. Games have been used as part of the marketing strategy. But these (social games) are just one-off games. In the case of Ra.One, we work with the character and create stories around it," says UTV Indiagames chief executive Vishal Gondal.

Social games are played as a way of social interaction. Successful social games include Farmville, Cityville and Mafia War. Globally, social gaming is a $1-billion market. According to the Ficci-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2011, India accounts for an estimated 8-10 million social media gamers. Zynga, one of the most successful social game developers, has close to 270 million active monthly users, with almost five per cent of this base paying to play an advance version of the game.

Indiagames has already invested around Rs 4.5 crore in developing the game. The social games would be based on a freemium model, which means while the primary game would be free, users would have to pay for advanced features and accessories. Each of these microtransactions would range between Rs 5 and Rs 100. The social games targeted at the mass market would be launched across platforms like mobiles, tablet PCs, the direct-to-home platform and social networking sites like Facebook.

"The games would also be targeted at gamers across countries. People who know about Shah Rukh Khan and Ra.One would probably come and play, but the idea is to take it to gamers who like to play superhero games," says Gondal.

According to Red Chillies Entertainment digital and new media head Shailja Gupta, the idea behind the digital marketing is to create a franchisee for Ra.One. "Social gaming is just one part of the digit marketing strategy. The unique part of the social game is the integration of merchandise and gaming. Never before has anyone tried this model in India," she says.

UTV Indiagames would also develop digital comics based on the Ra.One character. The comic available for the mobile platform would have weekly episodes. Gupta explains G.One is first of-its-kind Indian superhero brand with full-fledged merchandising and licensing plans. "In a novel approach, G.One transforms the character of a silver screen superhero into a multifaceted franchise, from graphic novels to social games and action figures. The G.One brand and the franchise has been conceptualised keeping in mind two identities—G.One and Little G.One—who live in parallel universes. We bring to you action figures, toys, graphic novels, home furnishing, fashion accessories, back-to-school, mobile, social and console games, graphic card, mobiles and much more," she adds.

As part of the digital strategy, Red Chillies, along with UTV Indiagames, would also launch digital comics for the mobile platform. The comics would have weekly episodes for users. Gupta adds the company plans to build on the superhero concept, rather than just Shah Rukh Khan. "We want to create an experience for the user around Ra.One, and we would want to exploit the digital medium for this experience," said Gupta. In case of the Ra.One social game, the business model would be similar to what is being used online, except the merchandising aspect would be much more integrated. The merchandise to be sold in the market would have a coupon with a unique code. This would allow the user to get information on the game and also initiate them into it. It would also have a reward system, through which a gamer can buy virtual merchandise and goods.

Console game manufacturer and developer Sony Playstation will develop the game for its various consoles. Ra.One-The Game, would be available for all PSP models. Sony PS has developed a full-cycle console game, which offers more than 20 game environments. The total cost of developing and promoting the game is over $1 million.

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SRK's Ra. One blitz Read more at: http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110182823&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=129209&cp

As the D-day for Ra.One approaches, Shah Rukh Khan has decided to do a month and half long tour to promote his mega-budget ambitious sci-fi flick.

According to reports, the Badshah of Bollywood has decided to go on a world tour at the end of August.

Slated for release this Diwali (October 26), the expected plan of action includes the official launch of Akon's chartbusting Chammak Challo, followed by a barrage of other promotions.

What do we know so far?
Shah Rukh dons the superhero suit of G.One, Arjun Rampal goes evil as Ra.One and Akon sets the screen ablaze, as Kareena does a Chammak Chalo

Here's a 15-second promo of the film available on Youtube:

Read more at: http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110182823&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=129209&cp

Shahrukh Khan to launch Ganesh Hegde's album

It's going to be a star-studded evening as Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan will make his presence felt on Monday 29th August, 2011 to launch singer/choreographer and close friend Ganesh Hegde's forthcoming album- Let's Party.

	SHAHRUKH KHAN and GANESH HEGDE

The star, who has been long associated with Ganesh has taken time out from his busy schedule ,in spite of being tied up with his professional commitments ,to lend his support at the launch of the album, with which Ganesh Hegde hopes to revive the dying Indian pop industry.

Shah Rukh Khan and Ganesh Hegde go back a long way, apart from choreographing plenty of the star's songs and touring with him for shows, Ganesh has also sung the rap song 'Ek Sawaal Ka Sawaal Hai', for the third season of the Kaun Banega Crorepati show hosted by King Khan.

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Says Ganesh, "I Have been working with SRK for the past 15 years and he has been like an elder brother and mentor for me, whenever I wanted SRK, he has helped me and also adjusted his dates for the launch of my coming Album. SRK was very enthusiastic with this music album and he also wants this album to be superhit"

After being titled the only Indian pop act to produce, write, direct and choreograph his own music with his debut album "G" in 2005 - Ganesh Hegde is back this time around ,bigger better than ever with "Lets Party" starring some of the biggest faces in Bollywood.

Says a source "Shahrukh Khan and Ganesh are very close -The star also went out of his way to promote Ganesh's album "G" launched in 2005 and is doing the same for his next album Lets Party..."

source: http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/aug/27-shahrukh-khan-to-launch-ganesh-hegdes-album-0811003.asp

Ra.One Exclusive : Meet Shekhar Subramanium & Sonia Subramanium

Ra.One Exclusive : Meet Shekhar Subramanium & Sonia Subramanium

Shahrukh to play a cameo in ‘Love Breakups Zindagi’

Of late, Tinselville is abuzz that the 'Ra.One' superhero Shahrukh Khan has given the green signal to play a cameo in Zayed Khan and Dia Mirza's debut productional venture 'Love Breakups Zindagi'.

Shahrukh Khan

Apparently, at the outset, Dia had approached several A-listers for the guest appearance in her movie.

But when almost all of them turned her down, it was SRK who turned a Good Samaritan for the filmmaker duo, Dia and Zayed, by agreeing to make a special appearance in their project.

An insider told the daily, "SRK is friends with Dia and she was keen on having a big name in her film. So Zayed approached SRK and he agreed to make a brief appearance in the film."

Shahrukh sports a new hairstyle for LBZ
Recently, Shahrukh was spotted sporting a new hairstyle for his cameo role in 'Love Breakups Zindagi'.

As reported in Mumbai Mirror, the shutterbugs caught the superstar, in his new hairdo, outside a Juhu-restro bar on Tuesday.

SRK was going to shoot for the Dia-Zayed's film, reveal sources.

Shahrukh suffering from intense knee pain
Scuttlebutt has it that currently the Baadshah of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan is suffering from intense knee pain.

Talking about his knee pain, the actor tweeted, "Been away getting my knee treatment done. Two days of intense pain. feel much better today and feel like getting bak to work."

It's learnt that the superhero is mulling going for a knee surgery only after his pet project 'Ra.One' hits the silver screens.

Source: http://www.totalfilmy.com/feature/20110825/shahrukh_play_cameo_%E2%80%98love_breakups_zindagi%E2%80%99-33982.html

Dia ropes in SRK with Zayed's help

Shah Rukh Khan once again said main hoon Na to Zayed Khan and Dia Mirza for their upcoming film Love BreakUps Zindagi. Dia Mirza had reportedly approached several top stars to do a cameo in her first production, but no one was available. It was then when SRK agreed to appear in her film.

Dia was elated when SRK turned up for the shoot on the sets in Mumbai."SRK is friends with Dia and she was keen on having a big name in her film. So Zayed approached SRK and he agreed to make a brief appearance in the film," a source said.In real life too, SRK seems to be saying main hoon Na to Zayed.

Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/shah-rukh-khan-main-hoon-na-zayed-khan-dia-mirza-love-breakups/1/149087.html

'My books are like SRK's movies'

Says Chetan Bhagat, whose next book, Revolution 2020, hits book stands this October. The author speaks on corruption, coming of age as a writer and his detractors even as he lends his support to Anna Hazare at the Ramleela Maidan in New Delhi

Your next, Revolution 2020, is particularly relevant in Anna Hazare's India. What prompted you to write it?
I started writing it two years ago, well before Anna Hazare happened. The rebellious nature of young people is something I have explored even in my earlier books. Revolution is inevitable. I am lucky that I will release the book in the middle of a revolution.

My premonition, about a major public uprise in India, came true. When I travel for my talks, I see a lot of resentment among the youth. The government is disconnected in terms of providing them a good college or a job.The book deals with corruption in the education sector. It's set in present day India and the revolution, that will change the system, will come in 2020. 

You have set it in Varanasi, in small town India. Why?
I feel the voices in small town India are not heard enough. I can bring their stories alive in an interesting manner. If you switch on the tv, whatever happens in the metros is given attention. Besides, seventy per cent of my readers are in small town India.

Does Varanasi become one of the characters?
I wanted to focus on up. It's the biggest state in the country and has a lot of youth. It's one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The general perception about the city is that people go there to wash away their sins. The place is typically associated with sadhus. It's an interesting contrast because the oldest city in the country yearns for modernity.

Your settings are always off beat.
I like it that way. I have travelled to Varanasi four times for this book, met the local youth there and literally pulled young people from the streets and made them sit down and tell me about the city. 

This book revolves around a love triangle between two boys and a girl. But aren't love triangles outdated?
Yes. There have been many love triangles. But what's different about this one is that everybody knows everything here. Most love stories have a lot of unspoken things among the characters. This one's much darker than what bollywood does. The girl likes both the guys. The characters are not secure about their love.  I think I have come of age. It's not a sugary sweet love story. People are thinking something and saying something else. Today it's no longer about I love you, you love me. It's about: I love you, but I also have a backup. 

Would you say this is your most serious work till date?
It's more emotional and has more drama. I will never do a very serious book, unless I become that kind of a person and I don't think I am that kind of a person. I could write a serious column but never a serious book. If you're genuine, people sit up and take notice. The lightness about the book gives it a bigger reach. I don't want to be so self indulgent that I disappoint my readers. I anyway get to do serious writing, through op eds in newspapers. I have written about corruption and boycotting Commonwealth games in these columns.

You haven't got rid of any of your superstitions. You still have numerical titles, work with the same publisher, release your book either in May or October and name your protagonist after one of the 108 names of Krishna. Will this book also be priced at the standard R 95?
I don't think so. My publisher will not be able to make a profit in that case. As for releasing my book in those two months, May is when summer vacation starts and in October, you have Dassera. People are in a mood to shop then. Including a number in the title is something even my publisher insists on.

Two of your previous books have been made into Bollywood films. Will this one follow suit?
It can make a nice film. There's a good chance. I would have a say on the director but not on the cast. Many production houses have approached me after reading the draft. There was a time when I was fascinated by Bollywood. But it's no longer a priority. I already have a readership of 1 crore and 13 lakh fans on Facebook.

Who else has read the draft?
Friends, cousins, people in the younger age group have loved it. I have got great feedback even from editors who are big critics of my work.
 
So are your detractors still going strong?
(Laughs) Oh yes. They are alive and kicking. I like people to be softer on me. But if they want to vent, it's ok. Sometimes criticism  helps. I' m much more calmer about criticism now. I think people have made up their minds about me as I have been around for a while. There's a difference between opinion and bias. If you condemn anything I write, you're biased against me. The idea is to make an impact, which I do. 

But not everyone reads your book because they like your work.
They may not be a fan of my writing, but of the topics I have chosen. Some people read my books because they want to know what the hype is all about. It's like an SRK  film. 

Would you agree that your success has given birth to a generation of amateur writers who now have the courage to get their work published and mostly centre their stories around themes associated with you:
college romance, young corporate India etc?
If people try formulae, it won't work. It has to be something different. A super humble book can also create excitement. The biggest films will release in October, but people will read my book also in the same month. And that's exciting to me. 

What do you read?
I like books like Freakonomics, books by Malcolm gladwell and those on popular psychology. I have to catch up on my reading now that I am done with my book.

Source: http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2011/aug/250811-Chetan-Bhagat-next-book-Revolution-2020.htm

Shahrukh excited about Akon''s song from ''Ra.One''

Superstar Shahrukh Khan is all excited about the song 'Wanna be my Chammak Challo', sung by American R&B singer Akon, from his up-coming film 'Ra.One', as the music releases in September. The item song featuring Kareena has been choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. Kareena has earlier gyrated to veteran actress Helen's chartbuster song 'Yeh Mera Dil' in ShahRukh's film 'Don-The Chase Begins' (2006). "Ra.one music to release in September...cant wait to put chamak challo on TV in the next few days. Finally it's that time when u start letting the ownership of your film to pass onto the audience," Shahrukh wrote to twitter. Earlier, King Khan had expressed displeasure and was very upset about the song getting leaked online. The superstar has managed to trace the person responsible and the truth might be soon out. "It is very unfortunate and I am very depressed. That was the trial version. The saving grace is that the earlier version of the song has been leaked and the final version is still with us. I think we have found out from which IP address it has been leaked," Shahrukh, who plays superhero G.One in the film, had told earlier told reporters. 'Ra.One', directed by Anubhav Sinha, features Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in lead roles, is to be released on October 26.

source: http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/shahrukh-excited-about-akons-song-from-raone/798598.html

Shah Rukh Khan postpones Yash Chopra's film

Yash Chopra will now have to wait till next year to make his directorial comeback. The film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif was supposed to go on floors this November. However, thanks to SRK, all plans and schedules for the venture have been postponed. The project will now go on floors in March 2012.

Reportedly, Shah Rukh has decided to take a (rather well deserved, we believe) break with his family after the release of RA.One. "Shah Rukh is responsible for the film being pushed back. He will start shooting only in February next year or may be even March," said the source.

Explaining what transpired, our source revealed, "He told Yash Chopra that he first wants to get done with RA.One and Don 2, which are supposed to release in October and December respectively this year. After that, he wants to go on a one-month long holiday with his family."

While Chopra has not expressed any problem with the delay, the industry is abuzz with speculations about Katrina's reaction to this latest development. "Katrina has a busy schedule and so adjusting her dates for the same will be quite a challenge," added the source.

When contacted, the YRF spokesperson said, "We are starting with the schedule in January." Despite repeated attempts, SRK remained unavailable for comment.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukh-Khan-postpones-Yash-Chopras-film/articleshow/9704429.cms?prtpage=1

B-Town's 3D explosion

More and more Bollywood movies going the 3-Dimensional way

If recent developments are any indication, it looks like the film industry is going all out to add the third dimension in the forthcoming ventures. One might attribute it to the hist status of Vikram Bhatt's Haunted, that is inspiring more filmmakers to make their movies in 3D. The latest is that Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, producer and director of Don - The Chase Begins Again, are keen to take their sequel with Shah Rukh Khan to the new level.


A movie still from Don - The Chase Begins Again

And apart from dubbing in Tamil and Telugu, Don 2 will also be released in 3D in the two south-Indian languages, besides Hindi, on December 23. "Looking at the demand for the brand Don, we decided on the 3D format. We first did a few 3D conversion tests on the earlier Don and the outcome was very good," enthuses Ritesh, adding that while shooting the sequel, the 3D version was always at the back of Farhan's mind.

The producer further continues, "Since Farhan felt that the new format would make the Don experience even more memorable and exciting, we decided to go ahead with the 3D format. I was in Los Angeles recently and saw some 3D conversion tests and was totally blown by the effect."

Moving on after Haunted, Bhatt is making not one, but two movies in 3D; Raaz 3 and Dangerous Ishq. Shirish Kunder has completed a schedule of Joker, his 3D film with Akshay Kumar and Sohail Khan will start his Sher Khan with Salman Khan next year.

Coming up...
RA.One 
Don 2

Source: http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/220811-bollywood-B-Towns-3D-explosion.htm

Don 2 to be released in 3D format

After the success of Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D, every other filmmaker in town is planning to either make or convert his film in 3D format. The latest buzz is that Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment are planning to release their eagerly awaited SRK starrer Don 2 in 3D.

After seeing a few 3D conversion tests, the duo was convinced that Don 2 in 3D will only further enhance the impact. Needless to say, foreign technicians will be working on the 3D conversion process.

Don 2 will be released in Hindi and dubbed in Tamil and Telugu as well. The film opens worldwide on Dec 23.

Source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2011/08/22/16215/index.html

Shahrukh khan (SRK) at Raviz Ravi pillai Hotel Opening at kollam kerala photos

King Khan launch a five star hotel and resort "The Raviz" at Mathiil near Kollam. "The Raviz" will be facilitated with seven star services. This new hotel cum resort will be inaugurated on the 19th of August 2011. Ravi pilla has requested the Honourable Chief Minister Oommen Chandi of Kollam to light the lamp and inaugurate the hotel. He has decided request the renowned actor Mohanlal to release the logo of the hotel.

In the launch program, the Union Minister for Tourism, Sri Subodh Kant Sahay will offer the properties of the hotel and Sri Vayalar Ravi, Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs will convey the main address of "The Raviz". Other noted celebrities like, Mamta Mohandas are expected to grace the occasion on the August 19th 2011 at Kollam. Sources reports, that he will have guests from all over the places and he hopes that his hotel will be appreciated by all.
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The-raviz kollam will be launched-by shahrukh khan on august 19th-2011

The Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan will inaugurate The Raviz Kollam, on August 19th, 2011 at  Methiil, Kollam. The Raviz is a five-star hotel property with seven star facilities standing on the banks of the Ashtamudi lake.  Dr B Ravi Pillai, a Padma Shri laureate and Bahrain based industrialist  is the Managing director and Chairman of ' Raviz'.

Superstar Mohanlal would officially release the Raviz hotel logo at the function which would be inaugurated by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. The Union minister for tourism, Subodh Kant Sahay, will dedicate the hotel property to the public and the Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Vayalar Ravi, will deliver the keynote address.

As per buzzes Megastar Mammootty would also be there to colour the ceremony.

The Leader of the Opposition, V S Achuthanandan, will inaugurate the convention centre attached to the hotel. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr Hassan Fakhro, will launch a guest house attached to the hotel.

The Raviz sports a blend of colonial and traditional Travancore architecture and has been designed by noted architect Eugene Pandala. The Hotel has been set up in 6 acres and taken 12 long years to complete.

Kerala Ministers like K.M. Mani, K.B.Ganesh Kumar, President's Principal Secretary Christie Fernadez, Pinarayi Vijayan are some of the attendees.

Source: http://www.keralaholidays247.com/the-raviz-kollam-will-be-launched-by-shahrukh-khan-on-august-19th-2011/

SRK: Superhero or Superstar?

What is the difference between a superhero and a superstar? Both are idolized by millions and beloved by hordes of fans. Both make us believe in the unimaginable. So are they really that far apart? Bollywood badshaah Shahrukh Khan seems to think so, and he should know as a superstar playing a superhero in his upcoming film Ra.One.

"A superhero's larger purpose is always very selfless and a superstar's larger purpose is to stick to films," SRK explained. "I'm not selfless. My highest purpose in life is to make a great film." That's quite a bit of honesty coming from an actor, who are often considered modern-day heroes.

Any mention of Ra.One get SRK talking about his pet project. His character in the film, G.One, is said to be made up of "solid electricity". It seems the new technological era has lent itself well to a new kind of superhero. "In olden times, superheroes could come from planets because they were out of understanding. Now, the quantum part is more difficult to understand than the macro part of it." Ra.One will take the superhero mythology in a new direction, hoping to separate itself from the plethora of popular comic book heroes. "We felt that if we took the modern, new creation [Internet] of man and say a superhero and super villain can be created out of it, that would be really unique."

Praise for the film has already been pouring in, even though it is set to release on Diwali, which is months away yet. "The other day, somebody told me my car shot is like Krrish and GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra. It didn't happen, so we did it digitally. If I had known we'll go digital, I'd have done it even bigger."

But being righteous and heroic isn't the only thing on Shahrukh Khan's plate. Releasing soon after Ra.One will be the Farhan Akhtar directorial sequel Don 2, which releases in December. "As an actor, it's good fun – to be so evil and be so good. It's very exciting. I have this cool look, long hair and beard in [Don 2]."

Whether good, bad, or somewhere in-between, we love to see Shahrukh Khan on the silver screen!

Source: http://bollyspice.com/26836/srk-superhero-or-superstar

I got carried away with form in ‘Cash’: Anubhav Sinha

Anubhav Sinha, who is directing Shah Rukh Khan in sci-fi movie 'Ra.One,' says he realised the importance of content after his stylish film 'Cash' bombed at the Box Office.

The director feels he got carried away by the success of his third film, Abhishek Bachchan-Sanjay Dutt starrer `Dus`. "After working day in and night out for `Ra.One`, I have realised why I couldn`t deliver a success with `Cash`. I started appreciating form more than content. By concentrating on the technique, I failed in my story telling," Anubhav told reporters.


His `Dus` (2005) was one of the most technically advanced films to have hit the Indian screens but Anubhav could not replicate the success with his 2007 movie `Cash`.

"Everyone started calling me as a stylish director whose strength lied in capturing cutting edge frames. People who came to me wanted me to make a cool looking film and I got carried away," said Anubhav.

This is when the director started looking at `Ra.One` differently and a series of conversations with lead star Shah Rukh Khan, also the producer, eventually opened up his vision for the movie.

The film, set for a Diwali release, is based on the classic good versus evil plot with few different dimensions added to the superhero world.

"It is about good winning over evil. The film justifies the basic plot around `What if something that was meant to be played starts playing with your life`. As you venture into the film, you realise how this single line plot expands itself."

Source: http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/articles/story94485.htm

The trailer for the Bollywood movie "RA One" is "insane" looking, I'm frankly not sure if that means it looks really, really good or if it's got train wreck written all over it...

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The trailer for the Bollywood movie "RA One" is "insane" looking, I'm frankly not sure if that means it looks really, really good or if it's got train wreck written all over it...

If the name Shah Rukh Khan means anything to you at all, it could be that a few years back he was famously detained by American airport security, something that he didn't take too kindly to and made a big fuss about. Welcome to America, buddy. Ironically, "RA One" was initially supposed to shoot in Miami, before budget considerations sent it overseas to London instead...Way before London started to burn down that is.



So what's it all about? I have no idea, but apparently Shah Rukh Khan plays some robot dude who fights folks, runs around really fast, and other cool robotical, technical looking stuff. Hey, if nothing else, the trailer is kinda cool, and it certainly looks freaking expensive.



India will be able to access "RA One" first on October 26, 2011. The film originally had a Summer release date, but apparently there was too much post-production work left to be done on the many special effects, thus the delay.

Source: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/SuperArgoLives/news/?a=44639

Shahrukh Khan to tour 36 cities for Ra.One

Trust Shahrukh Khan to go out of his way to ensure that everything associated with him is a success. And if the matter pertains to his dream project, the actor is likely to do even more. According to the latest media reports, Shahrukh is all set to go on a tour of 36 cities to promote the superhero flick 'Ra. One', being directed by Anubhav Sinha.

 

Image: Shahrukh Khan from Ra. One Movie Still

 

The special 36 city tour will include both, places in India as well as abroad. It is possible that the female lead of the film, Kareena Kapoor and the villain, Arjun Rampal, might also join him. If all goes according to plans, the tour will start from the end of current month and will also be accompanied by promotional events and a major marketing drive. The film has already created a lot of buzz due to the finesse of special effects seen in promos and special suit worn by SRK in the movie. 

 

'Ra.One' is touted to be one of the biggest money spinners in recent times and from the scale at which Shahrukh is planning to publicise it , there will be a clamour for tickets when it releases in the month of October.

Source: http://www.filmitadka.in/201108181560/gossip/shahrukh-khan-to-tour-36-cities-for-raone.html

Young Shah Rukh Khan in High School

You're probably die-hard Shah Rukh Khan fan today. But if you had seen SRK during his teenage years, in all probability you wouldn't have given him a second look.

While his three-piece suit is quite dapper, we really can't say the same about him. Nonetheless, Shah Rukh Khan's vintage picture does bring a smile to your face. Guess his college gang was quite happening ;)

Source: http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/young-shah-rukh-khan-in-high-school/6983

Salman, Shahrukh bump into each other

Of late, Tinsel town is abuzz that industry's high-flying Khans and archrivals, Salman and Shahrukh bumped into each other at the mahurat of Karan Johar's next 'Student Of The Year', yesterday on Aug. 16, at Yashraj Studio.

Reportedly, KJo's imminent movie 'Student Of The Year' went on floors yesterday and Shahrukh being the filmmaker's close buddy as well as the producer of the film, turned up at the mahurat to convey his best wishes to the director and the cast of the film.

Incidentally, the 'Ra.One' superhero's friend turned foe Salman, who was shooting for Aditya Chopra's upcoming film nearby, also dropped in to convey his best wishes to KJo, with whom he will be teaming up sometime soon.

However, the two actors made sure not to get involved in any ugly spat at the occasion.

Apparently, Sallu, who was accompanied by his 'good friend' Katrina, kept himself busy with KJo's staff at the event, so as to avoid Shahrukh.

About KJo's 'Student Of The Year'
The forthcoming film 'Student Of The Year', to be directed by Karan Johar, features a fresh star cast.

Greenhorns namely, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra have been penciled in for playing the lead characters in the film. Renowned actor Rishi Kapoor will also be a part of the film.

Eminent choreographer Farah Khan has been roped in for the film's choreography.

The movie will be jointly produced by Karan's Dharma Productions and Shahrukh's Red Chillies Entertainment.

Other stars who graced the mahurat
Besides SRK and Sallu, the mahurat of Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year' was also graced by eminent filmmakers Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra.

Reportedly, Yash Chopra directed the shot for the mahurat of the film and socialite Parmeshwar Godrej turned on the camera for the shot.

Imran Khan, Karan Malhotra, Punit Malhotra, David Dhawan with wife Lali, and Soni Razdan were among the others at the mahurat.

Source:http://www.totalfilmy.com/feature/20110817/salman_shahrukh_bump_each_other-33917.html

SRK, Ranbir bid final adieu to Shammi Kapoor

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who shared screen space with Shammi Kapoor in "Chamatkar" (1992), paid his homage to the late actor at his Malabar Hill home on Sunday evening.

Shah Rukh, who came in a black BMW, did not stay inside the house for very long and also restrained from speaking to the media.

Also present was actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is Shammi Kapoor's grandnephew.

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Shammi had recently acted in Ranbir's forthcoming film "Rockstar" that is being directed by Imtiaz Ali.

Actor Anil Kapoor, who is related to the Kapoors, too came to pay his last respects.

Shammi Kapoor, the dancing star of the 1950s and 1960s who revolutionised the image of Hindi film heroes with his carefree attitude and flamboyance, died in Mumbai on Sunday morning. He was 79.

His cremation was held on Monday morning.

Source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/srk-ranbir-bid-final-adieu-to-shammi-kapoor/175842-8-66.html

Play as G-One, Shah Rukh Khan, on your PS2.

A prequel to the movie, RA.ONE: The Game introduces the key film characters and the various superpowers they have in the film. The game storyline has been developed by Shah Rukh Khan so that there is an intrinsic connection between the game and the movie. 

The game provides an opportunity to the players to play as the key characters of the film: RA.ONE or G.One. Beyond these two characters, a few other key characters will also be included in the game. The film characters have been replicated closely for looks and animation and use the actual voice-overs from Shah Rukh Khan.

RA.ONE: The Game will be rolled out in the India market and other key markets towards the end of September 2011 to coincide with the actual film launch date. This will allow people to get an interactive sneak preview of the superpowers to expect and play in a complete sci-fi environment.

Under the guidance of the SCEE team in London and in close co-ordination with the Red Chillies team for film characterisations and VFX, the game is being developed locally in Mumbai by Trine. RA.ONE: The Game is loaded with intuitive action moves together with striking graphical representations. Gamers, for the first time in the history of Indian cinema, can play various action sequences from the movie in the game itself. 

Featuring 6 unique characters and more than 20 game play environments from the RA.ONE Universe, the game boasts multi-player action levels, including a robust set of assorted game mode options, and allows gamers to participate in an infinite number of challenging matches.

Keep checking in.playstation.com for more information on the game in the coming months.

RA.ONE: The Game is also available on PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network.

Source: playstation.com/ps2/games/detail/item390178/RA-ONE-The-Game/

Delnaaz features in Ra.One

Chubby, ebullient Delnaaz Paul isn't sitting around whining or complaining or getting depressed after her separation from Rajeev Paul. She isn't letting her personal life affect her profession and her work proves it. Delnaaz will soon be seen in Masti channel's new sitcom, Gajab Family.

She will also be seen sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in his next movie Ra.One.
Delnaaz was happy to share the rise in her work graph. "I have already finished shooting for the film Ra.One. Though it's not a big and prominent role, it was fun to be part of the movie. And it was an awesome experience shooting with SRK!"

This isn't the first time Delnaaz has shot with the actor. Earlier, she'd worked with SRK in the blockbuster Kal Ho Na Ho. Apart from Gajab Family, Del is also hosting a show on Food Food, the 24-hour food channel on television. When asked about her role in the movie Delnaaz grinned, "The role is just an appearance where I pass through the frame. But to know for what and how, audiences will have to wait and watch!"

Source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/delnaaz-features-raone-343

"It has been a dream to be somehow involved in videogame designing" - SRK

Ra.One continues to surprise the Indian audience with new innovations on a continued basis. Red Chillies Entertainment has declared a tie-up with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) to build a full cycle game on PlayStation platform. The video game version of the movie will be called Ra. One - The Game and will be available on PS2 and PS3 (through PSN download).

This is a newer direction for Bollywood to create a win-win strategy of both promoting the film as well as create a brand extension strategy for Ra.One. The film, with its superhero touches, is appropriate to seamlessly use the PlayStation platform and connect with the Indian youth.

Speaking on the game, Shah Rukh Khan said, "It has been a dream since childhood to be somehow involved in videogame designing or making them as all kids dream of. So now many years down the line the dream is fulfilled! Double pleasure gaming and movies....Ra.One on PS 2 & PS3...feeling like a kid all over. Hope everyone enjoys the game and also the movie. The game is awesome fun...G.One looks cool...so does Ra.One and Kareena in an avatar which everyone will enjoy....too thrilled. Finally can play a game...be a gamer and the game itself...YAY!!!"


Red Chillies Entertainment recognizes the importance of the gaming route to connect with the Indian audience and has been involved in the pre-production stage. To maintain closeness of the game storyline with that of the film, it has been actually written by Red Chillies team and Shah Rukh Khan in particular.

Ra.One- The Game will be published by SCEE and will be released in Sep'11 before the film release. SCEE is committed to a certain high decibel launch of the game and will establish creatively the key characters of the film through the game itself. This is an innovative business model of almost using the game launch (in addition to the music launch) to create a high level of excitement and expectation for Ra.One as the film.

Closeness of the characters, the powers and key characteristics can well be understood from the sneak preview of the characterization of SRK as G.One in the film and in the game. Following the tie-up declaration by SCEE, this is the first look at the game character of Shah Rukh Khan with a comparison against the film characterization.

Elaborateness of a PlayStation game has been a key decision factor behind Red Chillies Entertainment looking at the tie-up. Ra.One- The Game has seen a development cycle of about a year and will be a very welcome contrast to the low budget, transactional mini games that appear on the internet or the mobile platforms to promote various films.

Source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/08/12/7813/

The show goes ON IN LONDON

Stars perform even though the city is besieged by rioting

    While Bollywood has been expressing solidarity with London during the ongoing riots, a bunch of big names from tinsel town flew to the city to be part of a corporate event on Tuesday. Shah Rukh Khan was among those invited for the event, which took place at the O2 Arena. 
    Besides SRK, singer Akon and former tennis player Boris Becker too attended as special guests. From Bollywood, names like Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor added more starpower to the evening, while AR Rahman, who is currently in London, also made a brief appearance. Akon's DJ Benny-Demus, who is also good friends with SRK, joined them on stage for the performance. 
    A source tells us that the event was successful despite fear about fresh riots breaking out. We hear that Ranbir, who has been in London for a few days, couldn't step out much, while SRK landed just a day prior to the event. 
    Says our source, "Everyone was obviously worried, but the event was successfully concluded. A day before the show, a few artists were tweeting about it and trying to gauge how bad the situation was, but things were okay. Shah Rukh even danced on stage with Akon and his lively presence peps up every event he is a part of."

(L-R) Akon, Shah Rukh Khan and Boris Becker

Source: http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIBG/2011/08/12&PageLabel=27&EntityId=Ar02703&ViewMode=HTML

Katrina Kaif nervous about working with Shah Rukh Khan

Katrina Kaif is candid enough to confess that it is more fun working with the younger heroes than the older ones.

In the beginning of her career she worked with senior actors like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. She was paired with the younger actor like Ranbir Kapoor in the recent past in films like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti that were successful, and then she did a Yashraj film with Imran Khan - Mere Brother Ki Dulhan which is about to release.

"I don't think anyone will mind if I say that it is very different working with older heroes because the age difference is of about 20 years, and just about two to three years with the younger heroes with who you can even do nonsense on the sets. For instance, Imran would come on the sets, he would kick me playfully...at times there would be nothing constructive what we were doing..there is so much bachpana.."

And one senior actor Katrina is terrified working with is Salman's arch foe Shah Rukh Khan. She will soon romance Shah Rukh on the big screen. "I don't know what it will be like working with Shah Rukh but I have heard that he makes his heroines very comfortable which is good. I am only on hi, hello terms with him and now I am doing Yash Chopra's romantic film with him! I look at him longingly but am always short of words while in his company," says Katrina.

When pointed out that lot of actresses of her age claim to have grown up watching SRK movies, Katrina says that she is an exception. "I have not grown up watching his movies at all. He is now, he is there and I am here now and I look at it from that angle. And I definitely don't think Shah Rukh Khan has seen me growing up either," she jokes.

source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-am-terrified-working-with-Shah-Rukh-Khan-Katrina-Kaif/articleshow/9563408.cms

Ra.One Game on September 11th!

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Ra.One, directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal and Kareena Kapoor is one of the films that fans are eagerly awaiting to hit cinemas this year. It is a superhero tale that includes out of the world special effects and action sequences and is apparently one of the most expensive films made in Hindi cinema. As we reported first, part of the really cool promotions and tie-ins for the upcoming superhero film Ra.One, is the development of a Sony Playstation Game for both PS2 and PS3. Developed by Trine, this is a first for an Indian film and from what we hear the game is fab! According to Bottomline Media, "We are very excited about the Sony Playstation-Ra.One Game association. For the first time ever in India you see The SRK on the Playsation game." So, when can you get your hands on a copy? September 11th!

Based on an idea by Shah Rukh Khan, it features voiceovers by SRK, Arjun Rampal and Kareena Kapoor. The game's adventure is a prequel to the film: you get to meet the characters, learn their super powers and get immersed in the world of Ra.One, before the film even releases in October. So you can play as SRK's G.One, Arjun Rampal Ra.One and Shah Rukh told us exclusively earlier there is even a good and a bad Kareena character!

Shah Rukh Khan is very excited about this game, "It has been a dream since childhood to be somehow involved in videogame designing or making them as all kids dream of. So now many years down the line the dream is fulfilled!"

Adding, "Double pleasure gaming and movies….Ra.One on PS 2 & PS3…feeling like a kid all over. Hope everyone enjoys the game and also the movie. The game is awesome fun…G.One looks cool…so does Ra.One and Kareena in an avatar which everyone will enjoy….too thrilled. Finally can play a game…be a gamer and the game itself…YAY!!!"

We say YAY too and that we can't wait to play the game to hold us over until we can see the film when it releases on October 26th.

We have some exclusive screenshots of the game! Check out how cool and how good SRK looks in the virtual world too!

Source: http://bollyspice.com/26359/ra-one-game-on-september-11th

Sony PlayStation takes the mass route

Sony PlayStation (PS) has 80 per cent share in the Indian game console market. Sounds good, but Sony isn't celebrating – yet. That's because the market is still tiny (India has 2 per cent video game penetration), comprising only the upper layer of the SEC audience. This is in sharp contrast to the 60-70 per cent penetration in markets like the UK.

So Sony PS now wants to go mass with a vengeance with localised content that appeals to the broader audience. As a beginning, it has teamed up with Ra.One, Shahrukh Khan's much anticipated sci-fi movie slated to release this September.

Atindriya Bose, country manger-India, Sony PS, says, Sony will develop a video game, called 'Ra.One- The Game.' "We have developed a full cycle console game which offers more than 20 game play environments," he says. The total cost of development and promotion of the game is over $ 1 million.

The game, whose story line has been written by Khan himself, will be launched in co-ordination with the actual film release. The game will be available in two formats — PS2 platform as a DVD based game and PS3 as a digital download from PlayStation Network (PSN). "We are likely to introduce the PS2 game at Rs 499 with an objective to broad base our market. However, the price point of the PSN download based PS3 format is yet to be decided", adds Bose. Normally downloads from PSN cost Rs 500 to Rs 2000. Apart from India, Sony will launch the game in Europe, West Asia and Australia and plans to sell 100,000 odd units of the game by June next year.

Apart from heavy promotion (some of it will involve the superstar himself), Sony PS will make sure that the game is available across 2000 retail outlets in the country.

Bose says Sony is also exploring similar opportunities to expand the market . The Indian game console market is estimated at Rs 500 crore, growing at a CAGR of 35 per cent. Sony PS sells roughly around 350,000 units in India every year. The company believes that games supported by strong intellectual property IP and heavy advertisement will sell 10 times more than the number of similar other popular game franchise on PS formats. Sony PS expects to double its volume turnover in India in the next three years.

Working on this strategy, Sony has already published 10 Indian content based games in partnership with local game development studios over last two-three years. The range of games include interesting themes like Desi Adda, Street Cricket, Cart Kings (cart racing game) and Tinkle comics' popular characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambu.

Source: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sony-playstation-takesmass-route/445559/

‘Ra.One’ launch game plan

It's well known that Shah Rukh Khan will launch the 'Ra.One' game a month before the film releases in October, 2011. However, it has been recently learnt that one chapter of the game focuses on Kareena Kapoor, who's also doing extensive Lara Croft kind of stunt in it. Though, it's another thing that she has only a couple of hand-to-hand combat scenes in the movie. The game programmers are also working on incorporating her 'Chhamak Chhalo' song in it because this number with Akon has generated abundant hype even without any visual being out.

Probably, it has another plus for a massive opening for the film. However, the makers may not have intended their film to be publicized this way. Recently, a leading international website alleged that Priyanka Chopra is playing a transvestite in the film in which she has a cameo. Industry insiders feel, although Priyanka has experimented with a variety of roles in her career so far, choosing to play a transvestite might be taking things a little too far. Director Anubhav Sinha isn't pleased at all with this unexpected turn of things. He too alleges that it's a conspiracy to create some negativity around the film. As for who may have spearheaded the gossip, we can only keep guessing for now.

Source: http://ww.smashits.com/ra-one-launch-game-plan/bollywood-gossip-8853.html

Shah Rukh Khan pulls out of concert

Promoters of the 'We R. One' gig announce that the Bollywood star will not be attending the event at Meydan

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will not be performing at the 'We R. One' concert at the end of the month, it was revealed on Monday.

The actor was scheduled to appear on stage alongside other stars, including Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal, for the grand finale of Shoppiesta at Meydan.

And along with Khan, Kapoor and Rampal will also no longer be featuring in the show. Promoters said the reason for the cancellations was because the stars were unavailable on the required dates.

But organisers assured fans the concert will still go ahead, with Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor and Malaika Arora Khan now booked, as well as two surprise stars.

Rapper 50 Cent will also be performing, along with Nancy Ajram, Hariharan and Shankar Mahadevan.

Tickets for the event, between August 31 and September 4, are available from Enoc and Eppco stations, Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores from August 15

Source: http://www.7days.ae/article/news/national/shah-rukh-khan-pulls-out-concert-28733

Shahrukh Khan’s Ra.One Playstation Game’s first images surface!

Shahrukh Khan's latest flick, Ra.One is all set to get a Sony Ps3 game, a while before the movie releases in October, this year. The superhero action flick that features plenty of stunts has plenty of cars and motorcycles that the superstar drives and rides as he goes about hammering the baddies. A Porsche Cayenne, a Ducati Monster and a custom built BatPod-like motorcycle is what Shahrukh Khan will be seen driving and riding in the movie.

While we are to see the cars and the motorcycles that the video game will have to offer in its various stages of game play, here are a couple of images Shahrukh Khan himself tweeted, earlier in the day. The game is titled, Ra.One The Game and will be compatible with both PS2 and PS3 versions of the Sony Playstation consoles.  The game will be sold on the PS3 PSN network as well as game stores across India, and the world.

Ra.One The Game

While Sony and Shahrukh remain tight lipped about the game's price, rumors suggest that the game will be priced reasonably in order to ensure that many people actually go out and buy it. This is a unique initiative of sorts as Bollywood movies aren't usually associated with video games except for the occasional flash game to promote movies. Therefore, this game could mark the beginning of an all new trend if it becomes successful.

Ra.One The Game

Another big add on that the Ra.One PS3 game will feature would be Kareena Kapoor, who is set to become India's Angelina Jolie, as her role in the Ra.One game is said to have similarities to Angelina's Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video game. Now, for an acress who has less than a couple of action sequences in the Ra.One movie, isn't being compared with Lara Croft a little too much? The hype is building up. Now, it would be interesting to see whether the Ra.One game lives up to all the buzz it has had around it.

Source: http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/car-video-games/shahrukh-khans-raone-playstation-games-images-surface-46840/

SRK, Kareena out of Meydan concert

Bollywood's King Khan has pulled out of the grand finale of Shoppiesta scheduled at Meydan later this month.

Shah Rukh Khan will not be performing at the 'We R. One', according to a '7Days' report.

Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal will also not participate.

According to the organisers the reason for the cancellations was because the stars were unavailable on the required dates.

This website had reported how Eid celebrations in Dubai this year promised to be a memorable one, with a bevy of international stars making their way to our shores.

The shoppiesta consumer fair was billed arguably as the largest party, with American rapper and actor Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent also on the cards.

Arab fans are to be wowed by Eid regular, Nancy Ajram.

Things will kick off with an Arabic night on August 31 featuring Ajram alongside Melheim Zein; the following evening will see Filipino pop group South Border.

On September 2, Iran's famous talent Googoosh will take to the stage, while Indian musicans Shankar Mahadevan and Hariharan will perform on September 3.

The event was to come to a grand finale the following night with the Bollywood brigade, Khan, Chopra and Kapoor, alongwith 50 Cent.

Another musical spectacle scheduled for Eid features cross border musicians, with Pakistan's Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who will croon alongside Shafqat Ali Khan. And adding to the glam quotient will be Indian singer, Richa Sharma of "Sajda" fame from "My Name is Khan".

Called Eid-E-Milan, the September 9 event, is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre and has been organised by Cyclops Communication. Tickets start at Dh140 and go up to Dh1,400. Show starts at 9pm.

Lastly, also expected in town during those very days is the award winning Indian singer, Sonu Niigam, who is most certainly going to demand a full house. More details for this event have yet to emerge.

Source: http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/srk-kareena-out-of-meydan-concert-2011-08-09-1.412082