Additionally, actors now have to display a diverse set of skills to prevent them from being typecast as a one-dimensional actor. Shahrukh, on the other hand, has successfully owned the romantic genre, whilst still being appreciated as a versatile actor.
So famous that he even has a film titled My Name is Khan and a thriller based on himself called Fan where he played a double role, his stardom and name is enough to draw audiences. Where Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone had to work in Hollywood to gain international coverage, Shahrukh has managed to get that without leaving Bollywood. One of the unique things about SRK is his undeniable charm which translates as much off screen as it does on.
All those who have met the star are taken aback by his genuine wit and charismatic nature. Co-stars and directors alike gush over his warm personality and authenticity when they spend time with him. SRK is often described as an old-fashioned gentleman, and we can see it through his numerous interviews and fan interactions.
There are also very few stars who are able to converse so well on an intellectual level. SRK is a well-known lover of books and reading. His library at his Mumbai home is certainly extensive and shows off his thirst to learn and acquire as much knowledge as he can. A piquant situation has developed in Mizoram which now finds itself saddled with two chief secretaries. Whereas the Centre has Your Name required. Your Email required.
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Fondly called King Khan, the Bollywood superstar remains an inspiration for many. From his humble beginning as a television actor in Fauji back in 90's to the crore box office success today, SRK remains to be the undisputed King of Bollywood. As King Khan turns 49 today, we're going back in time to take a look at the journey that paved way for all the success, fame, love and adulation he's been showered with.
Top Comment. Read Comments Add Comment. Bookmark or read stories offline - Download the TOI app. Next Story. He shot to stardom in his first feature film "Deewana" which won him the first of 13 Filmfare awards -- the Bollywood equivalent of an Oscar.
Here he talks to CNN about his childhood, family, religion and fame. CNN: When you were growing up in Delhi did you always aspire to be the star you are today? SRK: No I never thought of being a movie star. I dabbled in theatre, but I did a lot of things when I was young. Sports, I was into anything. I liked to keep myself busy. Theatre or drama was a part of that. I did a bit semi-professionally in Delhi, and then TV came to India in a big way. Suddenly every actor was called upon to act on TV.
So with that I joined TV and became popular. I didn't think I was cut out for it, I didn't think I was good enough.
I still don't. So I came for a year to give it a shot. My parents died early so I was sad in Delhi. I said to myself: Ok, come here for a change of scene.
Maybe I'll enjoy myself for a year and get over my depression of my parents death. But I just I couldn't go back. I came for a year and I couldn't go back. I was never trying to be a movie star, I became one by chance. SRK: I was in Mumbai shooting a series, and then some people wanted me to do movies.
At the time I wasn't very keen, but there were some friends in TV that convinced me. You should do it, they said. I was more intellectually inclined to do serious cinema. I use to think I was this great actor that could get into characters and I'd read all the books on acting and could get into method acting. I told myself, this is what I am going to do. I am going to do cinema that makes a difference. Initially I didn't think the way I think now. Halfway through I realized that if I wanted to make a difference through my work I should get into the position of choice to invite as many people as possible into the cinema first.
Once they came I could maybe entertain them and throw in bits of what I think should be said. For the last five or six years that has become very possible for me. I am clear that I am here to entertain as an actor. The cinema I do is highly entertaining for an Indian audience. Making intelligent cinema lies in the beauty and power of acting. The simpler it is, the more difficult it is to convince people.
I just did a film, 'Chak De India', which is about the empowerment of women in sport in India. My main aim is that I would never sacrifice entertainment in the name of a message I have. But I am a complete believer in fun and entertainment in cinema. CNN: The people we have spoken to describe you as an all-rounder. Is that something you sought out to be -- someone who isn't afraid to take new roles? I never wanted to be in Indian films, so I could do stuff a lot of conventional heroes brought up in the film industry would feel scared of or think twice before doing.
I said: 'Ok, I'll do it. If it doesn't work I am going back to Delhi'. I am only here for a year. Things that I did strangely worked.
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