SRK’s three essentials to make Hindi films global

Bollywood lacks three very essential skills - screenplay writing, technology and discipline - says superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has been in the industry for almost two decades.
‘Hindi films lack in three very important aspects of filmmaking. The first amongst them is screenplay writing. We need to understand the format and adhere to screenplay writing technique like them (Hollywood). The sooner Indian filmmakers realise that screenplay writing is not an art form but a science, the faster our films will globalise,’ Shah Rukh said Friday at the India Today Conclave.
‘Secondly, I feel so odd that on one hand we have the biggest software developing industries of the world, but somehow we are lacking behind in it’s usage in India. We have the means to buy the machines, but we don’t have mechanics to stand by them. That is a big investment we are looking for from Hollywood.’
‘We need our own people who can make us our own cheaper, better, faster software for visual-effect teams,’ he added.
‘The third important thing that we need to learn is the discipline with which they (Hollywood) do their business. It does exist in other sectors, but it is lacking in the film industry.’
‘If our industry wants to thrive economically, we also need to figure out and learn ways of selling our dreams to the largest number of people in the shortest span of time. We need to learn the science of marketing from them,’ he said.
The actor also felt that if one didn’t understand the importance of these aspects, sooner our young audience will stop watching our own domestic product.
At the same time, Shah Rukh felt that Indian filmmakers need to maintain their own individuality.
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It disturbs me to see filmmakers chasing crossover cinema, says Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan believes that the Indian movie industry is at its best times and says people should focus on globalising it instead of chasing crossover cinema.
‘The world is looking at India... But I have an aversion to one word - it disturbs me that all Indian filmmakers are chasing an elusive dream of crossover cinema,’ Shah Rukh said Friday at the India Today Conclave.
‘It is nothing at all - there is nothing known as crossover film. If there would have been one, our smarter cousins Hollywood would have made crossover films in America and taken over Indian film industry. We should think of taking over, we should be thinking of globalising Bollywood,’ he added.
With studios like Warner Bros, Sony and Disney coming to India and making Hindi and regional films, Shah Rukh feels that: ‘We need to have give and take relationship for the western cinema. We need to welcome Western films with open arms.’
‘Let them enjoy the benefits of investing in this growing Indian TV and film market, make alliances and allow them to make films here because we are cheap when it comes to expenses.’
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Shah Rukh Khan Produces Documentary On ‘Mughal e Azam’

The ‘Shahenshah’ of B’Town is obsessed with the royal love story of Salim and Anarkali, so much so that he even owns the original camera on which ‘Mughal e Azam’ was shot. Now, SRK has shown his admiration by making a 40 minute documentary on the classic, in which he also plays the narrator.

Shah Rukh apparently has very close ties with director K. Asif’s family. According to a highly placed source, “SRK is a huge fan of the film. He is extremely close to K. Asif’s son Akbar Asif, who resides in London. Every time they meet, they have long discussions over the film.”

When Akbar revealed his wish to make a documentary to honour his father, Khan immediately offered to not just produce it, but also play ‘sutradhar’. The documentary which has been put together by Deven Munjal is now ready for release and SRK is expected to unveil it in his inimitable grand style very soon.

B’Town’s ‘Baadshah’ deeply reveres the real life ‘Salim’ as well, and this documentary is his way of paying tribute to Dilip Kumar. “SRK has always maintained that he is a huge fan of the legendary actor Dilip Kumar and this will be his way of doing something in honour of the film,” adds the source.

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Kashyap’s Khan Choice: ‘Dabangg’ Dude Over Shah Rukh Khan (SRK)!

He’s caught in the Khan crossfire. And it’s a real life saga that Abhinav Kashyap hadn’t imagined that he’d ever be caught up in. Reportedly, Kashyap has been lavished with the option of having to choose between greenlighting Salman Khan’s sequel ‘Dabangg 2’ and helming SRK’s flick for Red Chillies Entertainment.

Earlier, the mediavine was abuzz with news that Abhinav had a hush hush meeting with Shah Rukh Khan at his residence on the insistence of the actor. Apparently, SRK put forth his proposal: he wanted Kashyap to direct a full throttle commercial flick for his production house in which he’d act too.

Meanwhile, there were reports stating that Salman Khan and Abhinav had sorted out their differences amicably and were readying up for ‘Dabangg 2.’

States a highly placed source, “Since Abhinav had to choose, he opted for Salman who made his debut film a super duper winner. Yet there are others who insist that it was Salman who put his foot down and insisted that Abhibav start work on ‘Dabangg 2.’ The shooting of Salman’s sequel starts in December 2011. As of now, SRK hasn’t even been able to lock the script. The SRK project is still far away.”

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Shah Rukh Khan to be in jail on Valentine's Day

Bollywood is usually associated with love and romance, but this Valentine's Day celebrities are not so enthusiastic about celebrating it and most of them will be busy working.

Most B-town celebs are either out of the city on Feb 14 or working.

This is what they have to say:

Shah Rukh Khan: My Valentine's Day will be in jail since on that day I'll be shooting in a jail in Malaysia for a film.

Deepika Padukone: I would be in Bhopal shooting for Prakash Jha's film "Aarakshan". So basically no special plans for Feb 14.

Aamir Khan: I will be in Berlin Feb 14 since I'm among the jury members for the Berlin film festival. So won't be here to do anything special.

Katrina Kaif: I have no plans for Valentine's Day since I'll be working on Feb 14 like all other days.

Kareena Kapoor: I have no plans and I am not going to gift anything on that particular day.

Priyanka Chopra: I think this whole idea of Valentine's Day is a little over hyped. Why wait for a single day to express your love? Everyday should be like that. So I won't be doing anything special on Valentine's Day.

Arbaaz Khan: I have no plans as of now. Let the day come and will see what can be done.

Arshad Warsi: Every day you have to keep your wife happy. So every day is a Valentine's Day.

Gul Panag: I have no Valentine. I wish I get one very soon. Till then Valentine's Day is just another day for me.

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