Nov 17, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan had made a rule for himself - never kiss on screen, but he has made an exception for Yash Chopra's " Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (JTHJ). The superstar says he was "forced" to kiss this time, and says it was only a demand of the script. 

"I had a couple of rules actually - that I won't ride a horse and I won't kiss. Both are cumbersome. I don't know how to do both on screen," Shah Rukh said. 

Ever since the release of Yash Chopra's directorial JTHJ Tuesday, social networking platforms have been abuzz about the kiss scene between Shah Rukh and Katrina Kaif. So, moderator Vir Sanghvi, on behalf of Twitterati, asked SRK: How come he kissed this time! 

"I will be very honest. Adi ( Aditya Chopra), Yash ji and Katrina, and I say this with all humility and thankfulness to them, that they knew I was awkward, I had issues and I am a very easy actor to work with. They are like my family and they said, 'You don't have to do this' and then they got together and they forced me and then even paid me for it." 

"So... when heroines say that 'I wore a bikini because the story demanded me to', I did it (the kiss) because the story demanded it. Believe me or don't believe it," said the 47-year-old actor, who has been in showbiz for over two decades. 

Shah Rukh feels doing something as intimate as a kiss on screen, is mechanical. 

"It is very mechanical with 100 people telling you what to do. It's very odd. I don't even do photoshoots with heroines if it is not for my film and that is also rude, but I don't want to waste anyone's time. I find it very awkward taking my shirt off and posing. I can do it in character for film," he said. 

But JTHJ was "extremely special because of Yash ji". 

"He spoke to everyone and he said 'Shah Rukh, this is a requirement'," recollected Shah Rukh. 

The actor was extremely close to the late filmmaker, who breathed his last Oct 21 following dengue and subsequent multi-organ failure.

Shah Rukh's kiss story: 'JTHJ' demanded it!

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Nov 14, 2012

Diwali festivities come to an end for millions of fans across continents with the release of the much-awaited Shahrukh Khan-Yash Chopra movie, "Jab Tak Hai Jaan". On Nov. 13, 2012, the movie opened to packed theaters and is the biggest SRK opener till date, reports trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Business curiosity runs high amid fans and viewers and film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh continues to update his Twitter timeline with the earning reports of "Jab Tak Hai Jaan."

According to a tweet he made on Nov. 14, 2012, "#JTHJ India biz [15.23 cr nett] is *highest ever* for any film released on Laxmi puja day. It is also @iamsrk 's biggest opener so far."

Despite the mixed reviews and Diwali festivities that were in full swing, "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" has done great business in the box office on its opening day. (For new stills from the movie, click theslideshow link.)

According to the reports that have been trickling in, the SRK-starrer took a big lead in the multiplexes.

And, as expected with any Shahrukh Khan movie, "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" took the overseas market by storm.

The international reports were shared by Adarsh and "Jab Tak Hau Jaan" collected $ 330,000 in U.S. In U.K. the movie raked in £ 158,342 from 86 locations and in U.A.E. it earned $ 325,000.

The movie also took Singapore by storm and garnered S$ 96,000 on Tuesday. Australia added to the potluck with A$ 77,334 from 24 locations. It will open in New Zealand today.


Source: http://www.examiner.com/article/jab-tak-hai-jaan-biggest-shahrukh-khan-opener-takes-overseas-by-storm


'Jab Tak Hai Jaan': Biggest Shahrukh Khan opener, takes overseas by storm

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Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" was released in India and several other countries on Tuesday but its overseas box office collection is not up to the expectations, as a midweek release seems to have affected the business.

"Jab Tak Hai Jaan" was released in about 2,500 screens worldwide on Tuesday, on the occasion of Diwali festival.

Trade analyst and film critic Taran Adarsh tweeted that "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" collected A$ 77,334 (Rs 44.39 lakh) from 24 locations in Australia on the first day (Tuesday). He added that it earned £ 34,623 (Rs 30.21 lakh) from 25 locations in United Kingdom.

"#JTHJ opens to a fabulous response in UAE. Collects $ 325,000 on Tue," tweeted Taran, adding, "#JTHJ takes Singapore by storm. Collects S$ 96,000 on Tue."

The domestic box office collection of the film is expected to be huge, as a Diwali release with a superstar in the lead role is very unlikely to fail.

"PLEASE NOTE: #JTHJ and #SOS *India numbers* will be updated soon. Due to Diwali festivities, will take some time to get the *est* numbers," tweeted Taran Adarsh. "#JTHJ and #SOS Tuesday results in India: In mass circuits, #SOS is ahead. At multiplexes, #JTHJ takes a lead."

He went on to say that both "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" and "Son of Sardaar" will win at the box office.

"Jab Tak Hai Jaan" has Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. It is Katrina's first film with King Khan since she entered Bollywood in 2003 with "Boom".

Produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films banner, this romantic film marks the return of Yash Chopra as a director after a gap of eight years. The director passed away last month, just a few weeks before its release.

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' Overseas Box Office Collection; Day One Result

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Nov 13, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan is considered the king of romance in Bollywood, but unlike many who believe that romancing on screen is about chemistry, the superstar says it is all about comfort. The 47-year-old, who has delivered hit romantic movies with actresses like Kajol, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor, says romance is more than just songs.

"Romance is not just about songs. Comfort is needed when you do romantic films. For me it's not about chemistry, it's about comfort. It's really difficult to look into a girl's eyes and say I love you and then say the same thing to another girl," Shah Rukh said at a press conference here Sunday.

"When you get a chance to romance such beautiful girls, then work becomes easy," he added. In his latest film Jab Tak Hai Jaan, releasing on tuesday, Shah Rukh will be seen with two leading ladies - Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The movie, directed by late filmmaker Yash Chopra, is said to be a love triangle.


Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/958386.aspx

Romance about comfort, not chemistry: Shah Rukh Khan

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Akira (Anushka Sharma) is a spunky student out for a project in Ladakh when she chances upon the story of Indian army's bomb disposal officer Samar (Shah Rukh Khan) and decides to make a documentary on him: The Man Who Cannot Die.

The story goes into flashback mode as we learn about Samar's lost love. A hard working chap in London, Samar worked a couple of jobs to make ends meet but always looked at the brighter side of things. A chance meeting with the rich heiress Meera (Katrina Kaif) changes both their lives. While Meera wants Punjabi singing lessons from him, Samar barters it for English lessons from her. Soon, the two fall in love, though Meera is betrothed to someone else.

On the other side of the timeline, Samar is now a bitter, reticent army officer who doesn't even bother with a bomb suit while defusing explosives. Akira finds herself increasingly drawn to Samar and even he thaws a bit.

But why did Samar and Meera part ways? Will they meet again? And does Akira have a chance with Samar?

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan Review: Script Analysis

Devika Bhagat and Aditya Chopra's screenplay manages to strike some wonderful romantic chords. Aditya Chopra has penned some really lovely dialogues. His story though, is not as flawless. While the love, romance and amorous feeling are beautifully conveyed, you feel more frustration than pity at Meera's pacts with "Sir Jesus". Neetu Kapoor's love story may sound romantic, but it doesn't make much sense.

Coming to the climax. There's no way to put it kindly: it is just terribly long. Watching paint dry would make more interesting activity and you just want to get the heck over with it.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan Review: Star Performances

The best performance of Shah Rukh Khan in the movie is when he has joined the army. As lover boy Samar, he's just hamming it. Katrina Kaif does well as Meera but falls short in quite a few places. Anushka Sharma is darn good and your heart goes out for the kid Akira. Neetu and Rishi Kapoor are cute in their guest appearance. Anupam Kher has very little to do as Meera's father.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan Review: Direction, Music & Technical Aspects

It would be very difficult to not view this film without knowing that it's the last by Yash Chopra and letting it colour your view a bit. But the auteur mesmerizes you with two love stories and gets to root for each of them. If only he had managed to trim the climax, the film would have really stood out. But, alas.

The picturesque Ladakh, Kashmir and London attest Anil Mehta's cinematography. Rahman's music is very good, though not as memorable as some of his earlier songs might have been. The music in Shah Rukh's entry sequences are power-packed. Namrata Rao's editing is good.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan Review: The Last Word

Jab Tak Hai Jaan is worth a watch, and that's not just to pay your last respects to the legend Yash Chopra. It's a movie that puts the mushy, filmy craziness back in love stories.


Source: http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/jab-tak-hai-jaan-review/?secid=8905

Jab Tak Hai Jaan Review

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In what world would a beautiful, fabulously rich girl who cruises around London in a chauffer-driven Bentley fall in love with a waiter? In Yash Chopra's world, of course!

It helps enormously that the waiter is played by Shah Rukh Khan with charm turned on high-beam. In any case, you don't go to a Yash Chopra movie to delve into realism or the messiness of relationships. You go to partake in a fantasy of swooning, idealised love - and Jab Tak Hai Jaan delivers plenty of that.

This film has all the elements you would want in a Yash Chopra film - gorgeously shot locations in the UK and Kashmir, lavish songs and three inherently noble lead characters who struggle gallantly against their individual obligations.

But what Jab Tak Hai Jaan does not have is a coherent plot. Through a series of unconvincing story twists, the waiter becomes a major in the army - a bomb-disposal expert, no less.

We first meet Samar Anand as he is about to defuse his 98th bomb. He does this without any protection and has therefore been dubbed the man who cannot die.

Another girl, a feisty filmmaker named Akira (played by Anushka Sharma), comes into his life, but another series of clumsy plot twists then takes him back to London, where his first love (played by Katrina Kaif), waits.

The story by Aditya Chopra is grossly over-written and borderline ridiculous. At one point, when Akira is looking for the major, she is told, 'Sir goes for quiet time after defusing a bomb.' The major is sitting by the river, singing loudly.

The Hurt Locker this certainly isn't. And yet, despite the wobbly narrative, Jab Tak Hai Jaan works as an ode to epic romance. I didn't buy into the story, but I bought into the heartfelt performances.

All three - Shah Rukh, Katrina and Anushka - are top-notch. And ladies, take note: Shah Rukh is easily Hindi cinema's most dashing army officer since Balraj Sahni in Haqeeqat, and with this film, he finally breaks his no-kissing rule.

You also have to admire his ability to play the romantic hero. We've seen him do it for two decades but he still makes it compelling.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan is too tangled to transport you. At almost 180 minutes, it also requires enormous patience. But I recommend that you see it. Because only Yash Chopra could make heartache so attractive and ennobling that his characters wear it like a badge of honor.


Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/958850.aspx

Anupama Chopra's review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan

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Nov 1, 2012

The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has continued to rule at the box office for over two decades now. With a huge list of blockbusters hits like 'Dil To Pagal Hai', 'Darr', Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' and many more credited to his name, Shah Rukh has emerged as the King Khan of Bollywood. 

This critically acclaimed and internationally recognised actor has continued to woo his audience with his charming smile and magnetic screen presence. The face of romance in Bollywood, Shah Rukh has been the most famous and most loved celebrity in India. His love for wife Gauri and his two children makes him a complete man. 

King of hearts, Shah Rukh Khan's last film with Yash Chopra, 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' is scheduled to release on 13th of November. Let's wish the actor, who turns a year older a very happy birthday. 

Wish Shah Rukh Khan a very happy birthday

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 Renowned actor Shahrukh Khan will celebrate his 47th birthday on November the 2nd.

 

Born in New Delhi in 1965, Shahrukh started his career from television and made his debut on the big screen in 1992 with the film Deewana and starred in many blockbusters including Ra One, Om Shanti Om, Chak de India and Don.

 

Known in Bollywood as King Khan, Shahrukh was included in the list of the 50 most influential people by American Magazine Newsweek in 2008.

 

He has been awarded with numerous awards as recognition for his films and services to Indian cinema including the 4th highest Indian civilian award "Padmashiri" and the 2nd highest French civilian award "Ordre des Arts et des Lettres".

 

He has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bedfordshire and is the only Bollywood actor to receive the Chubb fellowship from the Yale University.




Shahrukh turns 47 on 2nd November

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