Sunday, July 12, 2009

Life and time of Shahrukh Khan

A man who hails from a mediocre background, Shahrukh has scaled many mountains of success in his memorable career spanning more than 17 years. We hope he will keep on mesmerising us in near future also.

WITH UNIVERSITY of Bedfordeshire honouring King Khan with an honorary Doctorate degree at a dazzling ceremony organised in London-UK on Friday (July 10), India's leading actor added another landmark in his illustrious career.  

A man who hails from a mediocre background, Shahrukh has scaled many mountains of success in his memorable career spanning more than 17 years.  

Known as King Khan, Shahrukh was born on November 2, in the year 1965 in New Delhi in a Muslim family, Shahrukh's father Taj Mohammed was a freedom fighter who hailed from Peshawar while his mother was an adopted daughter of one of the greatest soldiers of Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army, Major General Shah Nawaz Khan. 

One of the most celebrated actors of all times, Sharukh did his schooling from one of the most prestigious schools of Delhi, St Columbia's School. He went on to do his BA honors in Economics from leading Delhi University College, Hansraj College. Shahrukh also enrolled himself for a PG Course from Jamia Millia Islamia in Mass Communication but due to some inevitable circumstances he left it without completing.  

An actor par excellence, Shahrukh always had an inclination for performing arts. He studied theater under the tutelage of well known theater director Barry John. Shahrukh began his acting career in late 80s when he got a chance to be featured in small screen (TV) serial-Fauzi, the serial was an instant hit and he earned the appreciation for his role as Commando Abhimanyu Rai. He was also noted for his superb performance in the serial Circus, directed by leading Bollywood director, Aziz mirza.  

A man who has given many super duper hits in his acting career spanning more than 17 years, made his silver screen debut in the year 1992 from the movie Deewana that was a big hit of that year. Since then he hasn't looked back and has created an amazing niche for himself across the world.
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Often referred as King Khan for his maverick personality, Shahrukh has given a plethora of box office hits, some of these include Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Bazzigar, Darr, Anjam, Karan Arjun, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam, Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai, Devdas, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Chak De India, Om Shanti Om, Rab Ne Bana De Jodi and host of other. 

Owing to his superb acting, Shahrukh has been conferred with numerous prestigious awards some of these include: 

Film Fare Award for best actor for Bazigar, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil to Pagal Hai and others 

A versatile actor, Shahrukh Khan has also produced some movies that include Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Ashoka, Chalte Chalte and Main Hoon Na.  
 
Shahrukh is also one of those persons of India who have been immortalised in world famous Madam Tussad's Wax Museum.  

An actor who has enthralled cinema lovers across the world is going superbly even in his 40s, we hope he will keep on mesmerising us in near future also. 
Source: merinews

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Shah Rukh Khan´s Signature Pen Launched!

Linc Pens, one of the leading players in the writing instrument industry has introduced 'Linc Signature' in the Ball Pen range; a premium segment pen with supreme quality ink and fine tip.

This pen also displays Shah Rukh Khan's signature which makes it an object of desire. Priced at Rs. 60, it is a must have for any pen connoisseur.

Deepak Jalan, Managing Director, Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd. commented, "The Signature Ball Pen is the latest offering keeping in mind the company's promise of delivering quality products in the premium segment. It is in keeping with Linc Pen's standards of innovation, style, and quality and should be extremely popular, especially amongst young professionals.

Source: Planet Bollywood



We Are the Same, Says Dr. Shahrukh Khan

Batting for greater harmony between people in the sub-continent, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan said, governments were best left to their own "agendas". He was interacting with the media after being conferred an honorary Doctorate of Arts by Bedfordshire University, on Friday

"We belong to - I know it's a bit of a cliche but - one world. Specifically I think, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, all of us, we're the same. I really believe we are the same," said Khan. 

The top British university conferred the doctorate on Khan for his "exceptional achievement as a film actor and producer".

An Indian NGO called Routes 2 Roots, which works to bring South Asians together, had proposed for the doctorate to be conferred on Khan, who enjoys immense popularity amongst the South Asian people.

Reflecting finer points of an inclusive society that India is, Khan said: "My mother is from Hyderabad in India and father is from Peshawar (now in Pakistan). So I do believe in this (unity).

Earlier, while making his acceptance speech, the actor said: "While this honour is bestowed on me, I wonder if the deserving but poor and underprivileged children from India can also pursue their higher education in such universities and maybe earn a doctorate as well."

"This thought has been weighing heavily on my mind and I am hopeful that I would be able to contribute to this cause in the future," he added.


Indians and Pakistanis, we're all the same: Shah Rukh Khan


Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan pitched for greater harmony among South Asian people as he accepted an honorary doctorate from a British university, saying governments were best left to their own "agendas".

"We belong to - I know it's a bit of a cliche but - one world. Specifically I think, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, all of us, we're the same. I really believe we are the same," Khan told journalists after being made honorary Doctor of Arts by Bedfordshire University Friday.

The doctorate in recognition of his "exceptional achievement as a film actor and producer", was proposed by an Indian NGO called Routes 2 Roots, which works to bring South Asians together.

"My mother is from Hyderabad in India and father is from Peshawar (in Pakistan). So I do believe in this (cultural unity).

"Especially when you come away from India or Pakistan you realise there is no Indian or Pakistani, we're all together. We are culturally, as human beings, as friends. These are the aspects that keep us together.

"As far as the (government) agendas are concerned, let them go on."

Invited by a Pakistani journalist to visit Pakistan, SRK said, "I also do wish to go there - my family's there."

Earlier, in his acceptance speech, Khan said he was inspired by the doctorate to work for the education of poor children in India. "While this honour is bestowed on me, I wonder if the deserving but poor and underprivileged children from India can also pursue their higher education in such universities and maybe earn a doctorate as well.

"This thought has been weighing heavily on my mind and I am hopeful that I would be able to contribute to this cause in the future," he added.

Source: Sify


I cried when Michael Jackson passed away: Shahrukh

"I cried, it was since long I cried. My wife and kids also cried,"said Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan after hearing about the tragic death of' King of Pop' Micheal Jackson. Describing himself an ardent fan of Jackson, Khan said,"I felt very sad. I had met him He was a wonderful creation of God,". He was talking to reporters here last night at a ceremony where an Honorary Doctorate was conferred on him by UK&aposs Bedfordshire University."The only music I knew or heard during the last three four years is that of Michael Jackson. I don&apost have any understanding of other western music," Khan said."I felt I lost my youth when I heard Michael Jackson pass away,"he added. The 50-year-old pop icon who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on June 25 was on the verge of making a much awaited comeback in London . The concerts were supposed to be Jackson&aposs first public performance announcing his return to the music world after years of staying in reclusion.
Source: Indopia

'Dr Shah Rukh Khan' pledges to help destitue children



Describing the Honorary Doctorate conferred on him by a leading British University as a "very very special honour", Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has pledged to utilise the recognition to further the cause of under-privileged children in India.

"I promise to dedicate a large proportion of my time to do whatever within my capacity to further the cause of education among kids as a way of my thankfulness and gratitude for this honour," Khan said after receiving the Doctorate in London in Friday evening.

"Of course, starting with my kids who are highly uneducated right now," he said.

Khan was conferred the Doctorate by Professor Les Ebdon, Vice Chancellor of the Bedfordshire University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the arts, media and culture at a special ceremony held at Washington Mayfare, a hotel owned by NRI entrepreneur Joginder Singh Sangar.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Meet Dr Shah Rukh Khan

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The Bollywood superstar is to be presented an honorary doctorate in arts and culture by Britain's Bedfordshire University at a ceremony in London for his contributions to culture.

Shah Rukh was nominated by Routes to Roots, a non-government organisation that works across the SAARC region to bring South Asian people together.

"Shah Rukh Khan needs no introduction - being a superstar his contribution to arts, culture and media is well recognised. He has a huge fan following not only in India but across the globe," said a spokesperson for Routes to Roots.

"In spite of being a busy superstar he reaches out to the needy, poor and contributes to charities for the upliftment of the underprivileged at large. He is a great philanthropist but rarely talks about his charities," the spokesperson added.

Bedfordshire University deputy vice-chancellor Ashraf Jawaid said: "We are absolutely delighted to confer this honorary doctorate on Shah Rukh Khan. He has made an outstanding contribution to the arts, culture and media, which is recognised around the world."

Befordshire University, whose 29,000 students include 1,300 from India, was ranked second in Britain for dance, sixth for journalism and 11th for marketing accounts in a 2008 national survey.

Source: TOI