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Birthday Special / ‘I call him the great magician’
In some northern provinces of India, the word ‘baazigar’ carries a unique meaning—derived from Persian roots, the word means ‘magician.’ The baazigar community has traditionally embraced magic as their profession. We usually think of magicians as illusionists—capturing audiences’ attention for only a fleeting moment. But in Bollywood, the king of all baazigars, Shah Rukh Khan, has been enchanting viewers for over three decades.
IIFA 2024 nominations: ‘Animal’ leads with most nods
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) recently unveiled its list of nominees across various categories, with Ranbir Kapoor's Animal topping the list with 11 nominations. Hot on its heels is “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”, featuring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, which garnered 10 nominations.
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.
Shah Rukh Khan tops as India’s richest actor with Rs 6300cr net worth
For over a century, Bollywood has been the cornerstone of India’s visual media landscape, capturing the hearts of the country’s Hindi-speaking population. This dominance often leads to the assumption that Bollywood actors are the highest-paid in India. However, in recent years, the success of films like “Baahubali”, “RRR”, “Pushpa”, and “Arjun Reddy”, among others, have flipped the script.
'Pushpa 2' to hit Bangladeshi screens in Hindi, Bengali version shelved
Once Bangladesh opened its doors to Indian cinema, following a decision by the Ministry of Commerce, the import of Indian films was sanctioned, with a quota of 10 releases per year. This initiative commenced with the much-anticipated release of “Pathaan”, followed by a string of blockbusters including “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”, “Jawan”, “Animal”, “Dunky”, and “Crew”. Now, following in tow, the South Indian film, “Pushpa 2 - The Rule”, is set to release in Bangladesh.
John Cena thanks Shah Rukh Khan after the star reacts to his viral video
A viral video captured WWE wrestler and actor Jon Cena singing “Bholi Si Surat” from Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film “Dil Toh Pagal Hai”. The video caught attention, prompting a response from Shah Rukh Khan himself. The Bollywood star appreciated Cena’s rendition and humorously suggested a duet.
Dunki makes OTT debut
Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki”, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, came out in theatres on December 21, 2023. The film performed well at the box office, grossing Rs 454 crore worldwide, as per a report by Sacnilk.com. According to recent reports, “Dunki” was supposed to make its digital debut on JioCinema; however, the film is now streaming on another OTT platform.
‘Jawan’, ‘Pathaan’ to compete with Hollywood action films for Vulture’s Stunt Awards
At Vulture’s second Annual Stunt Awards, 2023 edition, the Bollywood films will compete with Hollywood superstars Keanu Reeves's “John Wick 4” and Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”, the seventh installation of the “Mission Impossible” film series.
Shah Rukh Khan, the man behind the silver screen
Shah Rukh Khan, the megastar of Indian cinema, ascended to superstardom with his blockbuster hits over the span of his three-decade-long career. Yet the superstar's unequivocal popularity cannot be defined by his substantial net worth or the movies that made him what he is today.
Bollywood film worth 15 crores outperforms ‘Pathaan’, 'RRR' and 'Jawan'
Predicting box office outcomes can be a challenging task, as a highly promoted movie can sometimes underperform, while a film with little to no publicity can turn out to be a commercial success. One such example is the record made by the 2017 film, “Secret Superstar”, directed by Advait Chandan.
New 'Dunki' poster unveils international release date
The year 2023 can undeniably be called Shah Rukh Khan’s. He kicked off the year with “Pathaan” in January and later delivered another blockbuster with “Jawan” in September. To cap off the year his movie, “Dunki”, is set to be released around Christmas.
SRK to receive upgraded Y+ security cover amidst death threats
Mumbai Police has decided to bolster the security detail for Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, as the actor reported receiving death threats following the immense success of his recent films, "Pathaan" and "Jawan".
Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan to unite for ‘War 2’
The internet is rife with the possibility of three of Bollywood megastars uniting for the first time in the YRF Spy Universe. Salman Khan's Tiger, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Hrithik Roshan's Kabir could appear in the second instalment of Kabir’s story in Ayan Mukerji's spy film “War 2”.
We're each other's lucky charm: Deepika on her bond with SRK
Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in "Om Shanti Om" and has since shared the screen with him in several successful movies, like "Chennai Express", "Pathaan", and more, recently opened up about her bond with SRK.
Our films are back: Akshay Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is riding high after the blockbuster releases of "Pathaan" and "Jawan". The success of "Jawan", in particular, has been receiving accolades from fellow film stars, with the latest addition being Akshay Kumar.
The Shah Rukh Khan phenomenon: From stardom to superstardom
Through a diverse array of characters and compelling stories, the charismatic Shah Rukh Khan captured the hearts of people from various backgrounds and religions across South Asia. But how did he manage to resonate with such a vast and varied fan base?
'Gadar 2' surpasses SRK's 'Pathaan' in box office
"Gadar 2", the sequel of "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", revolves around Tara Singh's journey to Pakistan to rescue his son. The film tugged at the heartstrings of audiences by narrating a story of love, sacrifice, and nationalism.
Salman Khan gives a shoutout to SRK's 'Jawan'
While Salman didn't appear in Atlee's "Jawan", he made sure to post a special shout-out to his dear buddy and longtime co-star SRK on his Facebook post.