SRK says detention no big deal
SRK gives a full blown interview to Rajdeep Sardesai after the brouhaha over the issue of him being detained by US immigration authorities.
Rajdeep Sardesai:Critics say that the entire detention in America has been hyped by Shah Rukh himself as some kind of publicity for your film My Name is Khan. It’s part of SRK’s attempt to remain in the news. How do you react?
Shah Rukh Khan: As a matter of fact, I am averse to being in front of news when I am not really doing it for my film. My film is coming much later. It’s eight-nine months away. Normally you don’t start publicity of a film that early. Second, it’s not very positive to be questioned, to have someone asking someone to be vouching for you in someone’s wonderful country. I think it’s a little disrespectful. I wouldn’t use that as a part of publicising myself, neither I am that kind of a person. So may be those who say this believe in designed things like that.
Rajdeep Sardesai: But you know, people are detained and questioned at American airports, post 9/11 it’s a regular practice. Why suddenly should Shah Rukh Khan take it as a personal affront? Was it ‘how can you detain me, Shah Rukh Khan’?
Shah Rukh Khan: No, no. I don’t think so. I am very humble about who I am. I speak in third person when I am talking about my acting. That’s how I am.
Rajdeep Sardesai: What was it that made SRK – who has also been subjected to checks and questioning – suddenly this time believe that this was way too much. What went out of line, where did you snap?
Shah Rukh Khan: No I did not snap at all. I didn’t even know it had taken this kind of a momentum. I called a friend who’s perhaps related to the media. And obviously when you call family, they go, ‘what happened?’. I went for my work, came back at 2 am, had calls from all channels – yours being the first one – and I remember I felt funny about the interview. I hadn’t taken it as a personal affront.
Rajdeep Sardesai: You did not take it as a major issue?
Shah Rukh Khan: No I did not.
Rajdeep Sardesai: Come on, Shah Rukh be honest. You were angry, you were upset.
Shah Rukh Khan: No I wasn’t angry. I was disturbed with the kind of questions they were asking.
Rajdeep Sardesai: What were the questions they were asking you?
Shah Rukh Khan: They were asking me for someone to vouch for my entry into America, if I knew Americans, I had to give their telephone numbers and also of my business associates. I was hoping they don’t call because it was a little embarrassing. The things they were supposed to check they did not. There were 20 people including an immigration officer who said very loudly that ‘Hey, I vouch for you, Shah Rukh Khan’, pointing a finger at me. I was like, ‘it’s a little embarassing’.
Rajdeep Sardesai: So there were people who knew who you were and yet kept questioning. You weren’t somewhere where you felt you were being questioned because of your surname. That had you been, for example, a Hindu name, you wouldn’t have been questioned. Was it that factor? Somewhere was there a feeling that ‘I am being looked at suspiciously because I am a Muslim’.
Shah Rukh Khan: I am and I have accepted that for the past few years. And that’s okay. I am absolutely allright by that. I have no issues because I am very pragmatic.
Rajdeep Sardesai: It’s a strange situation where for a couple of days this was the biggest story. Now you’re saying it’s anon-issue. You’re almost saying, ‘it’s not troubled me at all’.
Shah Rukh Khan: I feel disrespected because I never made this story. I just called a few people for things that should be taken care of by the Indian consulate.
Rajdeep Sardesai: At no stage did you want this to become a story?
Shah Rukh Khan: I have no issue about it. I did not want to talk about it. Suddenly I got a call from who I know…who said we got very nervous. I said no it wasn’t that big a deal.
Rajdeep Sardesai: You say it’s not a big issue but you are still making a big deal out of it somewhere. Wherever you went to America, you did mention.
Shah Rukh Khan: I spoke to you guys first because I did not want any misunderstanding that I had gotten arrested or whatever. Even in the first interview I insisted they were polite.
Rajdeep Sardesai: What have you told your children about it?
Shah Rukh Khan: My son was excited that I was caught and was disappointed to learn I wasn’t. My daughter was very happy that I also get detention. I explained to them that we have a name which will ensure we are checked extra and it’s okay since it’s a rule.
Well I would like to ask SRK, how did it feel to be grilled by Rajdeed after being grilled by Newark immigration authorities *chuckle*.
Freida shoots for Woody Allen
Check out Freida Pinto on the sets of Woody Allen’s untitled flick also starring Antonio Banderas,Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin and Anthony Hopkins.
Fatak song from Kaminey
Check out the AIDS awareness song Fataak from Kaminey starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Like it?
Aage Se Right poster
Check out the poster of Aage Se Right starring Shreyas Talpade, Kay Kay Menon, Shiv Pandit,Mahi Gill and Shehnaz Treasurywala. The film is about a cop who loses his gun and a terrorist who loses his heart.
Paichan Kaun?
Guess who are these two actresses morphed together into one?
Poll of the Day
In which Rashee/Zodiac avatar does Priyanka Chopra looks the best? Aquarious,Aries,Taurus,Gemini,Cancer,Leo,Virgo,Libra,Scorpio,Sagitarius,Capricorn or Pisces?
SRK to pay tribute to Michael Jackson
SRK has initiated a tribute video for King of Pop Michael Jackson which will star people from Bollywood and will be aired on TV on MJ’s b’day on August 29th.
Musician Vishal Dadlani confirmed the news and said, “The song is titled, We lived in his world.”
A source says,“Shah Rukh Khan is a huge fan of the late Michael Jackson and when the creative heads in Red Chilles pitched the idea, he loved it. He had cried when he learnt about MJ’s death. He was also supposed to attend one of the London concerts which never happened. So, the idea was finalised and they decided to make a music video as a tribute. The best talent for the song was Vishal of the Vishal-Shekhar duo. Vishal is a huge fan too and he was in shock for days when he learnt about MJ’s death.
He has written this passionate song and it has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar. They are also the performers in the video with singers Kay Kay, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Goshal, among others. The video will have heartfelt messages by top stars like SRK, Hrithik Roshan, Prabhu Deva, Shahid Kapoor, Harman Baweja, Yuvraj Singh, Katrina Kaif, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra, among others. The video, currently being shot, is directed by Samar Khan.”
“None of the people associated with the video has charged a penny and it’s their love for the legendary singer that has brought them together. It’s been shot in low lighting and has a unique mood. The video will be aired on all the leading channels on August 29, MJ’s birthday. The song has been choreographed by Remo.”
Now that’s really nice of Bollywood. We love you MJ 
Shahid & Katrina recieve Rajiv Gandhi Award
Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif were awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Awards for their achievement in the field of entertainment in Mumbai on Wednesday.
An elated Shahid who entertained the audience by singing Dhan Te Nan from his latest flick Kaminey said, “I am just 28 years old and only five years in the profession. I grew up watching Rajiv Gandhi and I too want to do something for the country.”
Katrina after winning the award said,‘Winning this prestigious award was an overwhelming experience, I am honored.“
Congratulations Shahid and Katrina.
Sallu’s beloved pet dog expires
Just a few month’s ago Salman lost his beloved pet dog Myson and now his another pet Myjaan’s sudden demise had led Salman into a deep shock.
Myjaan was not keeping well after Myson’s death early this year and was recently admitted to SPCA hospital in Parel.
A buddy of Salman says, “When Myjaan passed away, Salman was shooting for London Dreams in Andheri. He quickly wrapped up the shoot and rushed home.”
Myjaan’s death has come as a shock to Salman. He will take a long time to recover. He has two pet dogs now – Myson (who was named after the first pet) and Mylove.”
Sohail Khan confirmed the news of Myjaan’s death.
What’s Your Rashee poster
Check out the latest poster of Aushotosh Gowariker’s What’s Your Rashee starring Hurman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra. Like it?
Hrithik & Priyanka perform at Rajiv Gandhi Awards
Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra set the stage on fire at the recent Rajiv Gandhi Awards 2009. Looks like their pants were bought from the same place.
B’wood at Rajiv Gandhi Awards
The recently held Rajiv Gandhi Awards saw stars from Bollywood dazzle the event, while Katrina and Shahid came to recieve their respective awards, Priyanka, Hrithik and Esha enthralled the audience with their performances. I am liking Priyanka’s black Manish Malhotra dress.
