Devdas

Birthday Special / How Shah Rukh Khan’s flawed characters make for authentic roles

In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is primarily synonymous with the romance genre. For decades, the star has brought unforgettable love stories to the silver screen. But while he is most celebrated for his iconic, idealistic roles, SRK’s most compelling performances actually come from his portrayals of flawed lovers—characters who reflect the messier, more nuanced realities of love. These are not heroes with all the answers; they are sometimes selfish, reckless, insecure, and even destructive. It is this raw imperfection that makes SRK’s on-screen romances feel so achingly real.

Shah Rukh Khan sheds light on 'King'

Shah Rukh Khan very recently revealed that Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming directorial film "King" starring himself in the titular role is set to be a high-octane action-drama aimed at a broad audience. Interestingly, the movie will also mark a significant role for his daughter, Suhana Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with Career Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera, the career achievement award, at the Locarno Film Festival. The festival's official site announced on Tuesday that the award will honour the Bollywood superstar's outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.

ESSAY / The progressive depiction of women in ‘Devdas’

In some ways, Sharatchandra places the blame for Devdas's ensuing sorrow on his lack of courage, made all the more noticeable in comparison to Parbati's courage in breaking social norms despite the dire consequences it could have for her.

Tom Hiddleston endorses SRK as ideal for a Loki variant

Shah Rukh Khan has had a phenomenal year thus far, with “Jawan” and “Pathaan" collecting over Rs 2000 crore globally. While Shah Rukh is currently on top of the world, Tom Hiddleston has expressed his admiration for the Bollywood superstar and believes he would be the ideal person to portray a variant of Loki. 

Redefining the heroic archetype in Bollywood: SRK as an anti-hero

Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as the ‘Baadshah of Bollywood’ has enjoyed a remarkable career in the Indian film industry. He has been an integral part of the silver screen since the early 90s, consistently captivating audiences with his charm and versatility. Although Khan is widely recognised for his romantic hero roles, his greatest acting prowess shines through when he portrays anti-heroes. 

Nitin Desai, top Bollywood art director, found dead

Nitin Desai’s notable works include “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999), “Lagaan” (2001), “Devdas” (2002), “Swades” (2004), “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008) and “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” (2015).

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

How Shah Rukh Khan’s flawed characters make for authentic roles

In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is primarily synonymous with the romance genre. For decades, the star has brought unforgettable love stories to the silver screen. But while he is most celebrated for his iconic, idealistic roles, SRK’s most compelling performances actually come from his portrayals of flawed lovers—characters who reflect the messier, more nuanced realities of love. These are not heroes with all the answers; they are sometimes selfish, reckless, insecure, and even destructive. It is this raw imperfection that makes SRK’s on-screen romances feel so achingly real.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan sheds light on 'King'

Shah Rukh Khan very recently revealed that Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming directorial film "King" starring himself in the titular role is set to be a high-octane action-drama aimed at a broad audience. Interestingly, the movie will also mark a significant role for his daughter, Suhana Khan.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with Career Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera, the career achievement award, at the Locarno Film Festival. The festival's official site announced on Tuesday that the award will honour the Bollywood superstar's outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

The progressive depiction of women in ‘Devdas’

In some ways, Sharatchandra places the blame for Devdas's ensuing sorrow on his lack of courage, made all the more noticeable in comparison to Parbati's courage in breaking social norms despite the dire consequences it could have for her.

November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023

Tom Hiddleston endorses SRK as ideal for a Loki variant

Shah Rukh Khan has had a phenomenal year thus far, with “Jawan” and “Pathaan" collecting over Rs 2000 crore globally. While Shah Rukh is currently on top of the world, Tom Hiddleston has expressed his admiration for the Bollywood superstar and believes he would be the ideal person to portray a variant of Loki. 

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Redefining the heroic archetype in Bollywood: SRK as an anti-hero

Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as the ‘Baadshah of Bollywood’ has enjoyed a remarkable career in the Indian film industry. He has been an integral part of the silver screen since the early 90s, consistently captivating audiences with his charm and versatility. Although Khan is widely recognised for his romantic hero roles, his greatest acting prowess shines through when he portrays anti-heroes. 

August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023

Nitin Desai, top Bollywood art director, found dead

Nitin Desai’s notable works include “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999), “Lagaan” (2001), “Devdas” (2002), “Swades” (2004), “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008) and “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” (2015).