Jab Jab Jab Jab Dil Miley, Pyar Ke Ho Naye Silsiilay
First of all, Happy Diwali to all!!!!! :) We did puja yesterday, because my brother was home, and today I wore a lehnga to school. Great fun for all! ^_^
Now, I would like to remind everyone (as if you would forget) that today is Rukhie's birthday! (Well, technically tomorrow, but in India it's already the 2nd.) Yay! So, in recognition of my favourite super star of all time, I've made a little dedication post, just for him, so enjoy! (Be warned: Many Rukhie pictures ahead! :D)
Born November 2, 1965 in New Delhi, who knew that he had such great potential ahead of him?
While I was just entering the world in 1988, Shahrukh Khan's career was also taking its fledgling steps. He began on TV with the serial Fauji, and from there, his life took quite a turn. For the better. :)
He made a few small-scale films and played supporting characters for a short while. He did receive a good amount of limelight in his small roles, such as his movie Deewana in 1992, but it he didn't strike big until 1993 with Yash Chopra's Darr, where he stole all the accolades from Sunny Deol, and became the true hero of the film.
Baazigar, in 1993, was Shahrukh's first movie where he was paired opposite Kajol. This jodi went on to become one of the most beloved pairs in Bollywood to date, and the highest-grossing on-screen couple ever.
His popularity continued to rise, not quite topping the other big stars like Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. It wasn't until Yash Chopra's son, Aditya Chopra, took a stab at directing and created the longest-running film in history. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge paired him with Kajol once more. The movie that caught the attention of many NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) shot both Shahrukh and Kajol to super stardom overnight. Shahrukh's old villainous image was thrown out the window, and the audiences eagerly embraced his new romantic avatar. The movie single-handedly brought back pure romantic Bollywood films, and also created a scope for Bollywood viewers outside of India.
The years went by, and he continued to give amazing hits to the industry. In 1997 he gave three consecutive hits with Yes Boss, Pardes and then Yash Chopra's next film, Dil To Pagal Hai. In 1998 he was in three diametrically different films: a comedy with a double role, Duplicate, a romantic love triangle with debutante director Karan Johar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and a serious art film with renowned director Mani Ratnam, Dil Se.
He also took up the role of producer along with long-time friend and co-star Juhi Chawla and director Aziz Mirza. Their company, Dreamz Unlimited, produced their first movie, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, starring both Shahrukh and Juhi. The patriotic film did not fare well, and Shahrukh began to experience the lowest point in his career. Though, in the same year, he had the superhit Mohabbatein to his credit, many labelled him as an overseas success, rather than an Indian superstar. It was quite obvious that his appeal overseas was substantial. With younger actors, such as Hrithik Roshan, entering the fray, Shahrukh's days seemed to be numbered.
Shahrukh is not the kind to give up, though. He and Juhi created another production company called Arclightz & Filmz and produced a less commercial film, Asoka, starring Shahrukh and Kareena Kapoor. Once again, this film flopped and created losses for Shahrukh, yet his overseas audience remained strong.
This strange phenomenon made many producers and directors take notice of the financial opportunities outside of India, and there began to be an influx of movies geared towards NRIs. Today we see there are many movies that do not do as well in India as they do overseas, and marketing overseas has grown to a much larger scale.
Shahrukh's career starting getting back on track in the latter part of 2001. His good friend Karan Johar decided to direct him in his second venture. This time, the cast was huge, with Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor all being main protagonists. The film did exceptionally well, both overseas and in India, but the masses still questioned whether Shahrukh deserved any credit with such a huge star cast involved.
Proving them wrong once and for all, Shahrukh gave the industry a financial hit and critically acclaimed performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's opus Devdas. It was his only release for the year, but it was also one of very few movies that succeeded in the slow year. Everyone was amazed by the aesthetic and emotional film.
But if you thought Shahrukh's career had reached its peak, you are mistaken. Devdas was the beginning of the end, and there was no more looking back for Khan as he began to give the industry consecutive hits.
In 2003, his production company Dreamz Unlimited came back with the hit Chalte Chalte. Unfortunately, at this time, he found that he had a back injury and needed to have surgery done. Many movies were postponed and scrapped while Shahrukh took a break from filming for a few months. Thankfully his back recovered, and his career got back on track.
He ended off the year with the modern yet emotional hit Kal Ho Naa Ho. Everyone in the industry wanted to work with the Bollywood Baadshah! He began to rule to roost once again.
2004 marked the debut of choreographer Farah Khan as a director, and she decided to cast her good friend Shahrukh as the lead. He also worked as the producer of the film under his Red Chillies Entertainment company. The movie Main Hoon Na defied all sorts of conceptions; an action-comedy from a female director. The movie went on to do very well, becoming one of the biggest hits of the year. But there was more success in store for King Khan.
Yash Chopra returned to directing after seven long years with the love legend Veer-Zaara, a movie that broke many national records. Shahrukh, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee glowed under their vast amounts of success. If financial success wasn't enough, Shahrukh went on to do Ashutosh Gowariker's Swades and received a great amount of critical acclaim as well, even from his worst detractors.
Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan co-produced the multi-starrer Kaal, and SRK even appeared in an item number for the movie. This year, Shahrukh's Paheli, under the Red Chillies production house made a lot of money overseas, and also bagged the honour of being selected as India's Oscar nomination.
A few weeks ago, Shahrukh Khan's documentary, The Inner and Outer World of Shahrukh Khan released globally. He continues to shoot for his upcoming movies; the remake of Amitabh Bachchan's Don with Farhan Akhtar, Happy New Year, Farah Khan's next and Karan Johar's next Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Everyone is waiting with bated breath for his next movies. His name has become synonymous with quality.
Not only is he a great actor and entertainer, but Shahrukh Khan is also a family man, with his two kids, Aryan and Suhana, and his wife Gauri. So much is known about Shahrukh's family, simply because they are related to the superstar, and they have become celebrities in their own right.
Shahrukh Khan strove to break into the film industry, though he was an outsider. The shock of losing both his parents at a young age motivated him to keep working harder and become the star he is today. Happy 40th Birthday Rukhie! ^_^ I hope you keep on entertaining the world for years to come!
Fun fact: He is exactly 22 years, 2 months and 20 days older than me! ;)
Also, SRK is in NYC right now filming for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, and Preity Zinta, in an interview said that they might be throwing a surprise party for Shahrukh. With Karan around, I'm sure it'll happen! :D
And many thanks to Reema, who's site I got most of these pics from! :)
Now, I would like to remind everyone (as if you would forget) that today is Rukhie's birthday! (Well, technically tomorrow, but in India it's already the 2nd.) Yay! So, in recognition of my favourite super star of all time, I've made a little dedication post, just for him, so enjoy! (Be warned: Many Rukhie pictures ahead! :D)
Born November 2, 1965 in New Delhi, who knew that he had such great potential ahead of him?
While I was just entering the world in 1988, Shahrukh Khan's career was also taking its fledgling steps. He began on TV with the serial Fauji, and from there, his life took quite a turn. For the better. :)
He made a few small-scale films and played supporting characters for a short while. He did receive a good amount of limelight in his small roles, such as his movie Deewana in 1992, but it he didn't strike big until 1993 with Yash Chopra's Darr, where he stole all the accolades from Sunny Deol, and became the true hero of the film.
Baazigar, in 1993, was Shahrukh's first movie where he was paired opposite Kajol. This jodi went on to become one of the most beloved pairs in Bollywood to date, and the highest-grossing on-screen couple ever.
His popularity continued to rise, not quite topping the other big stars like Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. It wasn't until Yash Chopra's son, Aditya Chopra, took a stab at directing and created the longest-running film in history. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge paired him with Kajol once more. The movie that caught the attention of many NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) shot both Shahrukh and Kajol to super stardom overnight. Shahrukh's old villainous image was thrown out the window, and the audiences eagerly embraced his new romantic avatar. The movie single-handedly brought back pure romantic Bollywood films, and also created a scope for Bollywood viewers outside of India.
The years went by, and he continued to give amazing hits to the industry. In 1997 he gave three consecutive hits with Yes Boss, Pardes and then Yash Chopra's next film, Dil To Pagal Hai. In 1998 he was in three diametrically different films: a comedy with a double role, Duplicate, a romantic love triangle with debutante director Karan Johar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and a serious art film with renowned director Mani Ratnam, Dil Se.
He also took up the role of producer along with long-time friend and co-star Juhi Chawla and director Aziz Mirza. Their company, Dreamz Unlimited, produced their first movie, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, starring both Shahrukh and Juhi. The patriotic film did not fare well, and Shahrukh began to experience the lowest point in his career. Though, in the same year, he had the superhit Mohabbatein to his credit, many labelled him as an overseas success, rather than an Indian superstar. It was quite obvious that his appeal overseas was substantial. With younger actors, such as Hrithik Roshan, entering the fray, Shahrukh's days seemed to be numbered.
Shahrukh is not the kind to give up, though. He and Juhi created another production company called Arclightz & Filmz and produced a less commercial film, Asoka, starring Shahrukh and Kareena Kapoor. Once again, this film flopped and created losses for Shahrukh, yet his overseas audience remained strong.
This strange phenomenon made many producers and directors take notice of the financial opportunities outside of India, and there began to be an influx of movies geared towards NRIs. Today we see there are many movies that do not do as well in India as they do overseas, and marketing overseas has grown to a much larger scale.
Shahrukh's career starting getting back on track in the latter part of 2001. His good friend Karan Johar decided to direct him in his second venture. This time, the cast was huge, with Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor all being main protagonists. The film did exceptionally well, both overseas and in India, but the masses still questioned whether Shahrukh deserved any credit with such a huge star cast involved.
Proving them wrong once and for all, Shahrukh gave the industry a financial hit and critically acclaimed performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's opus Devdas. It was his only release for the year, but it was also one of very few movies that succeeded in the slow year. Everyone was amazed by the aesthetic and emotional film.
But if you thought Shahrukh's career had reached its peak, you are mistaken. Devdas was the beginning of the end, and there was no more looking back for Khan as he began to give the industry consecutive hits.
In 2003, his production company Dreamz Unlimited came back with the hit Chalte Chalte. Unfortunately, at this time, he found that he had a back injury and needed to have surgery done. Many movies were postponed and scrapped while Shahrukh took a break from filming for a few months. Thankfully his back recovered, and his career got back on track.
He ended off the year with the modern yet emotional hit Kal Ho Naa Ho. Everyone in the industry wanted to work with the Bollywood Baadshah! He began to rule to roost once again.
2004 marked the debut of choreographer Farah Khan as a director, and she decided to cast her good friend Shahrukh as the lead. He also worked as the producer of the film under his Red Chillies Entertainment company. The movie Main Hoon Na defied all sorts of conceptions; an action-comedy from a female director. The movie went on to do very well, becoming one of the biggest hits of the year. But there was more success in store for King Khan.
Yash Chopra returned to directing after seven long years with the love legend Veer-Zaara, a movie that broke many national records. Shahrukh, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee glowed under their vast amounts of success. If financial success wasn't enough, Shahrukh went on to do Ashutosh Gowariker's Swades and received a great amount of critical acclaim as well, even from his worst detractors.
Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan co-produced the multi-starrer Kaal, and SRK even appeared in an item number for the movie. This year, Shahrukh's Paheli, under the Red Chillies production house made a lot of money overseas, and also bagged the honour of being selected as India's Oscar nomination.
A few weeks ago, Shahrukh Khan's documentary, The Inner and Outer World of Shahrukh Khan released globally. He continues to shoot for his upcoming movies; the remake of Amitabh Bachchan's Don with Farhan Akhtar, Happy New Year, Farah Khan's next and Karan Johar's next Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Everyone is waiting with bated breath for his next movies. His name has become synonymous with quality.
Not only is he a great actor and entertainer, but Shahrukh Khan is also a family man, with his two kids, Aryan and Suhana, and his wife Gauri. So much is known about Shahrukh's family, simply because they are related to the superstar, and they have become celebrities in their own right.
Shahrukh Khan strove to break into the film industry, though he was an outsider. The shock of losing both his parents at a young age motivated him to keep working harder and become the star he is today. Happy 40th Birthday Rukhie! ^_^ I hope you keep on entertaining the world for years to come!
Fun fact: He is exactly 22 years, 2 months and 20 days older than me! ;)
Also, SRK is in NYC right now filming for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, and Preity Zinta, in an interview said that they might be throwing a surprise party for Shahrukh. With Karan around, I'm sure it'll happen! :D
And many thanks to Reema, who's site I got most of these pics from! :)