Post by Amz on Jul 6, 2006 1:30:59 GMT
Shah Rukh Khan Is Right
July 04, 2006
Shah Rukh Khan Is Right
By Krishna Jewel, AllBollywood.com Staff
Perhaps Shah Rukh is right, "Some journos need copy at any cost."
A current article in a well-known Mumbai paper is riding on the so-called dispute between the Bachchans and Khan, however, now the author of the article is attempting to involve the Chopras.
The article claims the Chopras are snubbing Shah Rukh in favour of Abhishek Bachchan for Aditya's next film, pointing out that Shah Rukh was in both DDLJ and Mohabbatein, but will not be in Aditya's upcoming project.
However, Dhoom was an Aditya production, and Shah Rukh was nowhere to be seen in it either, but rather Abhishek. Yet, no one claimed a rift at that time.
The article claims it is 'rumoured' that owing to Shah Rukh's 'alienation' of the Bachchans, the Chopras have decided to alienate Shah Rukh. Apparently the information came from a source, but it is not stated how the source is connected to Abhishek Bachchan, the Chopras or Shah Rukh.
However, one has to ask if there is such a problem between the Chopras and Khan, why would Yash himself say in an interview last week, "Shah Rukh is like my family. I don't have to sign him for my projects. He will always be with me even if he is not part of my projects." Going on to call Shah Rukh his 'jaan'.
It is widely known that Yash Chopra was so in support of Khan during Darr that he had a fight with Sunny Deol. It's claimed that following Darr the Deols and Chopras never worked together again, however, people seem to forget that Esha Deol, star of Dhoom, is the half-sister of Sunny and Bobby Deol. So much for not working with the Deols anymore.
Now, the Chopras have even signed Bobby Deol for Shaad Ali's Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom. The source claims, "Chopras are reconciling with everyone, just to make Shah Rukh feel that he not indispensable." This seems unlikely, as it does not benefit anyone to isolate Shah Rukh or the Chopras. Why would either side shoot themselves in the foot, so to speak?
Shah Rukh has always maintained his dignity and said, "I don't believe in all these rumours. Amitji is above all this. Abhishek is like my younger brother and my kids are fond of him." He even said in a recent interview that during the New York schedule of KANK, he and Amitabh would spend hours on end talking after pack up, and when Abhishek left for three days to attend a wedding, Shah Rukh missed him. He has stated that the Bachchans are family, and the Chopras have said the same of Shah Rukh.
On Uday Chopra's new website, www.udaychopra.com, he speaks of Shah Rukh fondly and often, saying he is his favourite actor and his nickname, U.D. -said Udi - was given to him by Shah Rukh. Uday says he has learned the most about acting from Shah Rukh and one of his favourite films is a Shah Rukh film, which is not a Chopra film, by the way.
Do these things sound like a family at war with Khan?
At the end of the day, they are business people as well as friends, and sometimes business is a tough thing. Yash Chopra may have 'blocked all major theatres and multiplexes' for the release of Dhoom2, which is slated for a Diwali release. At the same time Ritesh Sidhwani is planning to release Farhan Akhtar's film Don, starring Shah Rukh Khan. However, this does not necessarily indicate anything more than an effort to make money. At the end of the day, all films are up against each other, and if two big films come out at the same time, the distributors must do what they can to insure box office success. Every one in the industry knows this.
Of course, Shah Rukh and Yash Chopra have denied the so-called war between them, as there is none.
Next, these same journos will be creating a war between Hrithik and his father and Khan. Incidentally, while he was holidaying in London with his family, Shah Rukh hosted a special dinner for Hrithik when he visited London to promote Krrish.
Hrithik was very touched by Khan's gesture.
Why some journalists feel they must stir things just to make copy is beyond understanding. There is enough that actually takes place every day, without creating stories.
On the other hand, they know the name Shah Rukh Khan sells, be it on celluloid or in print.
So, as I said, it seems Shah Rukh Khan is right, "Some journos need copy at any cost."
www.allbollywood.com/v2/bd/stc/nws/2006/7/4/18711.shtml
July 04, 2006
Shah Rukh Khan Is Right
By Krishna Jewel, AllBollywood.com Staff
Perhaps Shah Rukh is right, "Some journos need copy at any cost."
A current article in a well-known Mumbai paper is riding on the so-called dispute between the Bachchans and Khan, however, now the author of the article is attempting to involve the Chopras.
The article claims the Chopras are snubbing Shah Rukh in favour of Abhishek Bachchan for Aditya's next film, pointing out that Shah Rukh was in both DDLJ and Mohabbatein, but will not be in Aditya's upcoming project.
However, Dhoom was an Aditya production, and Shah Rukh was nowhere to be seen in it either, but rather Abhishek. Yet, no one claimed a rift at that time.
The article claims it is 'rumoured' that owing to Shah Rukh's 'alienation' of the Bachchans, the Chopras have decided to alienate Shah Rukh. Apparently the information came from a source, but it is not stated how the source is connected to Abhishek Bachchan, the Chopras or Shah Rukh.
However, one has to ask if there is such a problem between the Chopras and Khan, why would Yash himself say in an interview last week, "Shah Rukh is like my family. I don't have to sign him for my projects. He will always be with me even if he is not part of my projects." Going on to call Shah Rukh his 'jaan'.
It is widely known that Yash Chopra was so in support of Khan during Darr that he had a fight with Sunny Deol. It's claimed that following Darr the Deols and Chopras never worked together again, however, people seem to forget that Esha Deol, star of Dhoom, is the half-sister of Sunny and Bobby Deol. So much for not working with the Deols anymore.
Now, the Chopras have even signed Bobby Deol for Shaad Ali's Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom. The source claims, "Chopras are reconciling with everyone, just to make Shah Rukh feel that he not indispensable." This seems unlikely, as it does not benefit anyone to isolate Shah Rukh or the Chopras. Why would either side shoot themselves in the foot, so to speak?
Shah Rukh has always maintained his dignity and said, "I don't believe in all these rumours. Amitji is above all this. Abhishek is like my younger brother and my kids are fond of him." He even said in a recent interview that during the New York schedule of KANK, he and Amitabh would spend hours on end talking after pack up, and when Abhishek left for three days to attend a wedding, Shah Rukh missed him. He has stated that the Bachchans are family, and the Chopras have said the same of Shah Rukh.
On Uday Chopra's new website, www.udaychopra.com, he speaks of Shah Rukh fondly and often, saying he is his favourite actor and his nickname, U.D. -said Udi - was given to him by Shah Rukh. Uday says he has learned the most about acting from Shah Rukh and one of his favourite films is a Shah Rukh film, which is not a Chopra film, by the way.
Do these things sound like a family at war with Khan?
At the end of the day, they are business people as well as friends, and sometimes business is a tough thing. Yash Chopra may have 'blocked all major theatres and multiplexes' for the release of Dhoom2, which is slated for a Diwali release. At the same time Ritesh Sidhwani is planning to release Farhan Akhtar's film Don, starring Shah Rukh Khan. However, this does not necessarily indicate anything more than an effort to make money. At the end of the day, all films are up against each other, and if two big films come out at the same time, the distributors must do what they can to insure box office success. Every one in the industry knows this.
Of course, Shah Rukh and Yash Chopra have denied the so-called war between them, as there is none.
Next, these same journos will be creating a war between Hrithik and his father and Khan. Incidentally, while he was holidaying in London with his family, Shah Rukh hosted a special dinner for Hrithik when he visited London to promote Krrish.
Hrithik was very touched by Khan's gesture.
Why some journalists feel they must stir things just to make copy is beyond understanding. There is enough that actually takes place every day, without creating stories.
On the other hand, they know the name Shah Rukh Khan sells, be it on celluloid or in print.
So, as I said, it seems Shah Rukh Khan is right, "Some journos need copy at any cost."
www.allbollywood.com/v2/bd/stc/nws/2006/7/4/18711.shtml
