Shah Rukh Khan
Memoir of a Shah Rukh Khan fan
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.
Shah Rukh Khan likely to reprise iconic role in ‘Baazigar 2’
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.
20 years on, 'Veer-Zaara' still resonates across borders
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.
‘Veer Zaara’ celebrates 20 years with global re-release, featuring iconic deleted song
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).
Shah Rukh Khan quits smoking, reveals health issues
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.
Taapsee Pannu reveals low pay for ‘Dunki’, casting bias in big films
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.
Shah Rukh Khan hosts special fan event for 59th birthday
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.
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.
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.
In a world that glorifies Kabir Singh, choose Hardy Singh
Back when women’s rights were not as widely recognised in society, actors such as Amitabh Bachchan built entire careers out of toxic masculinity (read: The Angry Young Man persona). Bollywood’s scriptwriters wrote hero-centric movies that rarely gave heroines much by way of character development. Women either existed as obedient wives, submissive lovers, or chaste mothers.
Rajkumar Hirani observes similarities between SRK's and Aamir's work styles
Famed director Rajkumar Hirani's “Dunki”, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, premiered in theaters on December 21, generating considerable excitement amongst fans. While the film has performed reasonably well at the box office and is on the verge of surpassing the Rs 200 crore milestone in India, both the industry and fans had anticipated greater success from the first collaboration between Raju Hirani and SRK. Hirani had previously teamed up with Aamir Khan for successful films like “3 Idiots” and “PK”.
Javed Akhtar becomes highest-paid lyricist with ‘Dunki’ song
In a groundbreaking move within the Indian film industry, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has secured his place as the highest-paid lyricist with the haunting track "Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se" from Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's latest film, “Dunki”.
Shah Rukh Khan sends love to Bangladeshi fans for celebrating 'Dunki'
According to reports, the film is doing better in divisions and districts than in the capital. More than 250 people join each show of the film in Rajshahi and Chittagong – with some fans watching the film several times to cheer for their favourite superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.
‘Dunki’ takes a heartfelt but bumpy road with illegal migrants
“Dunki” is about the shocking ways in which people try to illegally migrate to the UK or any other developed Western country. Called the ‘donkey route’, it involves unscrupulous agents, tough border controls, corrupt officials, and lots of money.
‘Salaar’: Prabhas starrer beating out SRK’s ‘Dunki’?
Prabhas, a renowned South superstar, has returned with another thrilling action film titled "Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire," which hit theaters worldwide on Friday. Directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame, “Salaar” had been highly anticipated throughout 2023. Despite concerns that the film might face a lukewarm response due to its release one day after Shah Rukh Khan's “Dunki”, thousands of people flocked to theaters on Friday to witness the cinematic spectacle.
Shah Rukh Khan shares details about his next film, says he will play a ‘true to his age’ role
Shah Rukh Khan has revealed insights into his upcoming film, emphasising the importance of portraying characters authentically at their respective ages.
Bangladeshi Mahadi's poster grabs spotlight in SRK’s promotional campaign
Amongst the multitude of posts, one particular poster has received significant attention. On December 20, Shah Rukh Khan shared a poster of the movie “Dunki”' from his official X account (formerly known as Twitter). It's noteworthy that this poster, created by the Bangladeshi teenager Mahadi Rahman, is not an official promotional material for the movie.
‘Dunki’ gets censor clearance; movie to screen in multiplexes tomorrow
Finally, after much anticipation, “Dunki” is set to release on Friday across Bangladesh. The film underwent screening by the censor board in the afternoon today and received censor clearance. Shah Rukh Khan's fans can now enjoy the movie at various multiplexes starting tomorrow.
‘Dunki’ first reviews call it better than ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’
The highly anticipated film "Dunki" starring Shah Rukh Khan has finally hit theaters, sparking immense excitement amongst fans.