The arduous journey of Tamzid Islam Zarir, an ardent Shah Rukh Khan fan, reached its culmination this year during the SRK Day event on November 2. His story, as the current organising secretary of the devoted SRK fan club SRK Bangladesh CFC, gained significant attention earlier this month when he met the Bollywood icon alongside 400 to 450 other fans on the occasion of King Khan’s birthday.
The Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Baazigar” which achieved cult status with its popularity, still resonates today. His portrayal of an anti-hero in the 1993 romantic thriller captivated audiences tremendously. Now, in an exciting turn, SRK is reportedly in discussions for “Baazigar 2”. Producer Ratan Jain recently confirmed that a sequel is definitely in the works.
Two decades ago, when Bollywood was still discovering cinema's transformative power, a film that forever redefined love for a generation came along. The legendary Yash Chopra’s "Veer-Zaara", released in 2004, is not just a love story set against the backdrop of political and cultural divides; it is a timeless saga and a poetic rendering of yearning, sacrifice, and boundless commitment. Back in the day, this classic story of a love between an Indian man and a Pakistani woman defied the limitations of mere romance and became an emotion in itself. After all these years, "Veer-Zaara" remains iconic, a film cherished for its artistry, music, and the undying love that it portrays.
Directed by the legendary Yash Chopra, the film follows the story of an Indian Air Force pilot, Veer Pratap Singh (Shah Rukh Khan), and a Pakistani woman, Zaara Hayaat Khan (Preity Zinta).
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who once revealed that he smoked up to 100 cigarettes daily, surprised fans with a life-changing announcement on his birthday. During a special meet-and-greet event on Saturday to celebrate his big day, Khan revealed that he has finally quit smoking.
Known for her powerful roles in films like “Pink”, “Thappad”, “Rashmi Rocket”, and “Shabaash Mithu”, Taapsee has become a prominent advocate for women's voices in Bollywood.
This year, deviating from the usual tradition of greeting fans from his Mannat balcony, SRK hosted a special event at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir hall in Mumbai.
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.
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.
Shah Rukh Khan fans are now comparing the "Pathaan" star's physique with the physique of megastar Amitabh Bachchan in "Mohabbatein".
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has issued an order against a staff of ed-tech firm Byju, and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for alleged “fraudulent behaviour” and “unfair trade practice”, following the complaint of a woman who enrolled for coaching to become an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
Action Cut Entertainment is importing Pathan to Bangladesh. On behalf of the organisation, Anonno Mamun told The Daily Star, “We will submit the film to the censor board tomorrow. If we get the clearance, it will be released next Friday.”
This is not the first time Bollywood stars have personally compensated for their films that flopped at the box office. Let's have a look at some of the actors who paid for films which flopped.
Shah Rukh Khan got rave reviews for playing Kabir Khan, captain of the Indian women's hockey team in “Chak De India”. The idea of a fallen hero finding redemption by leading the women's team to victory won the hearts of audiences. Initially, SRK wasn’t the first choice to play Kabir as the film was offered to Salman Khan.
With the action-packed combo of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, the new theme song was able to capture the audience’s attention, gathering a large amount of traction online.
Upon their launch, the platform has already announced the line up projects it has slated for release. These include films like “Dunki” starring Shah Rukh Khan, “Bloody Daddy” starring Shahid Kapoor, “Bhediya 2”, “Stree 2” and many more titles.
As the “Pathaan” star took to the stage and danced to the number, “Jhoome Jo Pathaan”, a video of Aryan Khan smiling while watching his father perform went viral on social media, taking the netizens by storm.
Recently, there had been news about Allu Arjun making a cameo in the new film, however the artiste could not go forward with it due to scheduling conflicts. Yet, now the media is abuzz with the news of another megastar joining the film.
Shah Rukh Khan, who is still reeling from the success of Pathaan, took to Twitter on Wednesday, to thank all of his fans for their support of the film.