Bollywood logs in to wish King Khan 'Happy Birthday'
From Karan Johar to Shilpa Shetty, several celebs took to social media to send birthday wishes to King Khan.
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Several Bollywood stars took to social media to send birthday wishes to the King of Romance.
Bollywood’s one and only Baadshah, Shah Rukh Khan turned 57 years old today. Along with his legion of fans, many Bollywood celebs also took to social media to send birthday wishes to the superstar. Among them were his long-time friends Karan Johar, Juhi Chawla, and Farah Khan. Other celebs like Dia Mirza, Anushka Sharma, Shilpa Shetty, and Ananya Pandey also dedicated some rather heartwarming happy birthday posts to King Khan.
Taking to Instagram, filmmaker Farah Khan shared a series of photos featuring herself with Shah Rukh and wrote, “Mine!! (red heart emoji) my Shah, my friend, megastar, the man who made me a filmmaker, who is a King but so humble, who has the guts to laugh the loudest at himself, larger than cinema itself.. happy birthday @iamsrk am so proud to be ur friend.. (red heart emoji) thank you for all that you are". Khan had directed SRK in two blockbusters, ‘Om Shanti Om’ and ‘Main Hoon Na’.
Johar, who had been a close friend and confidante to Khan and his wife Gauri, penned an emotional post on Instagram, recalling the first time he met the ‘Baazigar’ star. The film was KARAN ARJUN… the set was in Film City… My father and I arrived ( me playing the part of a plus-size hanger-on) for a professional meeting ( the signing on the dotted line for the film DUPLICATE) I had many apprehensions about movie stars … many of them based on fact and some of course Stardust! So I wondered about this new breakthrough star who was apparently a lot like his first big hit (DEEWANA for the uninformed ) … he was in costume and met my father warmly and gave him a massive jhappi! He shook my hand and with his immensely kind eyes asked me many questions about my non-existent career and my unproductive life (at that time) My answers were as bland as khichdi for an upset stomach but he listened with so much attention that I felt at that time that I had cracked the Da Vinci code… "That was 29 years ago… Today I call him Bhai and he still listens to me with wrapped attention (even when I am discussing my trials and tribulations of hosting a talk show) his kind eyes are even kinder … and he is …PERSONALITY! That word just means SRK! “ Johar wrote.
The director went on to say that his ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ hero is his “fiercest critic and hugest inspiration.”
Actress Juhi Chawla who had worked with Khan in films such as ‘Yes Boss’, ‘ Darr’, ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’, ‘Duplicate’ etc, recalled her experience of working with the megastar. “A 100 trees for Shah Rukh Khan. Happy Birthday, ShahRukh. May God Bless you and all the ones near and dear to you. Happiness and Love always, always, always. Juhi” wrote Chawla.
‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’ actress Dia Mirza shared a picture of her posing with Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Lara Dutta for a Femina Magazine cover on Instagram and wrote, “Happy Birthday Shah sir (lion, hug and heart emojis) I'd rather look at you than anything else-then, now and forever! Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives. Thank you for being you. May this year be wonderful in every year." Image credits : Instagram/diamirzaofficialActress Shilpa Shetty who had starred opposite Khan in her debut movie ‘Baazigar’ shared a sweet behind-the-scenes photo of them interacting on the sets of 'Baazigar' and shared a giddy tribute to her first leading man. “Happiest Birthday..to my first reel and real hero! Wishing you greaaaat health, even more success, and all the good things the kaaynaat has to offer, Pathaan Saab", wrote the ‘Dhadkan’ star. Image: Instagram/theshilpashettyAnushka Sharma, who made her Bollywood debut opposite the superstar in the romantic comedy-drama ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ in 2008, shared a picture of Shah Rukh in a white outfit with sunglasses and wrote, “Happy birthday Shah Rukh! Wishing you love and light always."
Ananya Panday shared an unseen childhood picture featuring young Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan, and herself with Shah Rukh and wrote, “Happy birthday @iamsrk best forever!!!!”
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Images - instagram/ananyapandayAfter a long hiatus, Khan will next be seen in the action-thriller ‘ Pathaan’ The film also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The movie will hit the theatres on January 25, 2023.
Happy Birthday, SRK! A Recap Of Some Of His Most Iconic Romantic Roles
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Shah Rukh Khan is an institution in his own right. Over the decades, the Bollywood actor has proved his versatility through various roles. From the obsessed stalker in ‘Darr’ to the strict yet well-meaning hockey coach in ‘Chak De’ India, Khan has gifted his fanbase a wide variety of memorable roles. However, he is best known for his romantic films. From the mischievous yet lovelorn hero of ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ to the selfless lover of ‘Veer Zaara’ Khan has redefined on-screen romance for several generations.
As the Badshah of B-town turns a year older today, here’s a look at some of his all-time favourite and blockbuster romantic films that you should add to your watchlist.
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Who said you both have to be from the same religion to fall in love? Directed by Yash Chopra, ‘Veer-Zaara’ is a period film. It is a saga of love, separation, courage and sacrifice. Released in November 2004,the film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the role of Veer Pratap Singh, an Indian Air Force officer, and Preity Zinta as Zaara, the daughter of a Pakistani politician. Veer gets imprisoned on false charges and ends up in a Pakistan jail, while Zaara spends the rest of her life thinking he is dead. It is after 22 years, that both lovers are reunited thanks to the efforts of a lawyer played by Rani Mukerji.
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The 1998 release, SRK’s ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, is a cult classic directed by Karan Johar. The film stars the popular on-screen pair of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles along with Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan. The first half of the film explores the dynamics between Rahul (Khan), Anjali (Kajol) and Tina (Rani Mukerji). Rahul and Anjali are thick as thieves. But their friendship breaks apart when Rahul falls in love with the new arrival in college. The second half is more lighthearted and focuses on Rahul’s daughter attempting to rekindle a relationship between her father and his former friend.
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There’s a reason why ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ remains the ultimate romantic fantasy for generations of women in the Indian subcontinent. That probably explains why even after decades people flock to see reruns of the film at the Maratha Mandir. SRK’s fledgling career underwent a rebirth with this film and made him the undisputed heartthrob all across the country.
Directed by Aditya Chopra and starring SRK and Kajol in the lead, the story revolves around Simran, a demure NRI girl who discovers love (in the form of a doe-eyed and puckish Raj ) on her trip to Europe. Over the course of several misadventures, the duo fall head over heels in love with each other. The second half of the movie explore’s Raj’s quest to win over the family members of his lady-love. Even after nearly 28 years, the movie remains fresh for its depiction of a slowburn yet tender romance and several memorable cinematic moments that make you smile, feel giddy and even shed a tear or two.
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‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ was released in 2003 and starred Preity Zinta opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. Although this Nikkhil Advani-directorial had shades of the 1971 Hrishikesh Mukherjee film ‘Anand’, the movie managed to be a standalone entity thanks to a water-tight screenplay and picture-perfect performances from the cast. Khan plays Aman, a happy-go-lucky guy who nurses a big secret. He eventually becomes matchmaker between Naina (Preity Zinta) and Rohit (Saif Ali Khan). Naina is infatuated with the cheerful and likeable Aman, but he turns down her romantic overtures and acts seemingly disinterested.
Although his character will give you flashbacks of Rajesh Khanna’s Anand Sehgal, Khan refuses to let you ponder too much on the similarities. He delivers a tour de force performance as Aman, a guy whose carefully buoyant attitude covers several untold tragedies. He manages to infuse pathos and wry humour in what is essentially the male version of the ‘manic pixie dream girl trope’. Khan’s magnetic charm prevents Aman from becoming yet another tragicomic do-gooder cardboard character.
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Based on the 1917 novel ‘Devdas’ by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, the film was released in 2002. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, it stars Shah Rukh Khan (as Devdas), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Devdas’s childhood love Paro) and Madhuri Dixit (as Chandramukhi).
The plot of the movie follows Devdas, who returns from London to marry his childhood friend Paro. However, the rejection of their marriage by his own family sparks his descent into alcoholism, ultimately leading to his emotional deterioration and him seeking refuge with the golden-hearted courtesan (Chandramukhi).
Based on the 1917 novel ‘Devdas’ by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, the film was released in 2002. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, it stars Shah Rukh Khan (as Devdas), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Devdas’..
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Directed by Yash Chopra, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor and Akshay Kumar was released in 1996. The film shows romance blossoming between Rahul ( SRK ) and Pooja (Madhuri) while working on a dance musical play. On the other hand, the movie shows Nisha (Karisma Kapoor) developing a feeling for her best friend, Rahul as well. Apart from its love triangle, this film is also famous for its dance sequences and romantic songs as well.
Directed by Yash Chopra, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor and Akshay Kumar was released in 1996. The film shows romance blossoming between Rahul ( SRK ) and P..
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‘Mohabbatein’ is a Yash Chopra film that was released in 2000 and starred Shah Rukh Khan in the role of Raj Aryan Malhotra, an idealistic music teacher, who intends to transform the environment of the college in which he teaches.He finds the institute's culture efficient but stifling. Malhotra embarks on a quest to make the college more inclusive and welcoming. This leads to him locking horns with Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan) the authoritative headmaster who swears by ‘parampara, pratistha, anushasan’.
Although the movie was undeniably ‘inspired’ by the 1989 American coming-of-age drama ‘Dead Poets Society’, the film has managed to become a cult-classic over the years for the melancholic yet saccharine sweet romantic episode between Khan’s Raj Aryan Malhotra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Megha and the epic tug of war and power play between the Khan and Bachchan’s (Amitabh) characters. Khan is as usual outstanding in the role of the quietly ambitious Raj Aryan who is determined to usher in sweeping changes at the gurukul. You probably wouldn’t hire him in real life, but couldn’t help but be in awe of his zeal!
‘Mohabbatein’ is a Yash Chopra film that was released in 2000 and starred Shah Rukh Khan in the role of Raj Aryan Malhotra, an idealistic music teacher, who intends to transform the environment of th..
