NEWS: Bollywood Superstar ShahRukh Khan keeps promise to India's Got Talent runner up

Bollywood Superstar ShahRukh Khan keeps promise to India's Got Talent runner up

Gangtok, March 11: Shah Rukh Khan has kept his promise to 12-year-old Deepraj Rai.

The superstar had said he would to gift the first runner-up of India’s Got Talent a car when the boy said he wanted to buy one for his father, a state government driver.

“I heard from Kirron Kher (one of the judges on the show) about your desire to buy a car for your father. If you don’t mind, I would like to step in and gift a vehicle to you,” said Shah Rukh, just after Deepraj’s performance in the grand finale in Mumbai on November 25 last year.

That car, a Hyundai Eon, Deepraj got today. The local Hyundai showroom called the Rais up yesterday and told Dilip, the boy’s father, that the car was ready for delivery.

Deepraj, who without any formal training in music had become the first runner-up, was studying. On hearing the news, Dilip said, his son threw his books and started jumping in joy. Deepraj, who studies in Class V at the Sai Gurukul Academy in Gangtok, ran out to tell his friends: “Shah Rukh uncle has kept his promise.”

The boy had sung Tu na jaane aas paas hai khuda (film Anjaana Anjaani) in the grand finale of India’s Got Talent and won Rs 5 lakh.

Deepraj had said on the show “I want my father to have his own car”, when asked by one of the anchors what his dream was.

Today, when the car arrived and Deepraj was given the keys — it is a white D Lite — the boy thanked Shah Rukh “uncle”. “My father drives a government vehicle and runs a family. I always wanted to become a good singer and buy a good car for him. I am very happy that my dream has been fulfiled so early. It is all because of Shah Rukh uncle.”

Dilip, who is a driver for the department of urban development and housing, said: “There are no words to describe how we feel right now. In our wildest dreams we had not thought that Deepraj’s car would come so soon. Shah Rukh Khan has kept his promise. He is a superstar above all and he has proved that he is a man who never breaks his promise.”

Asked which Shah Rukh film was his favourite, Deepraj named Chak De India.

Dilip said Shah Rukh’s office had called from Mumbai last month to tell him that the car would reach them soon.

Karma Bhutia, the sales manager of the Hyundai showroom in Gangtok, said: “We had received a mail from the head office in Mumbai in the mid-week of February to deliver the car to Deepraj. We could not deliver the car earlier as the model which Shah Rukh had requested for was not available at that time.”

The finalist’s 14-year-old sister, Dipika Rai, said: “I am very happy for my brother and I am looking forward to taking a family drive in the car.”

NEWS: ShahRukh Khan to put Deepika's name first

NEWS: ShahRukh Khan to put Deepika's name first

On the occasion of Woman’s Day, King Khan gave a pleasant surprise to his leading lady Deepika
Padukone. The superstar announced that starting from Chennai Express; all his films will have the
leading ladies’ names appearing before his in the credit titles.

In Chennai Express, Deepika will be sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan for the second time
after her big debut against the superstar in Om Shanti Om. She gladly acknowledged the senior actor’s
chivalrous gesture, "small thoughts bring about big changes. It's a wonderful initiative not to prove that
women are more powerful than men but to create awareness that men and women are equal in all fields
and professions. Shahrukh has always believed woman are equal...not only in the way he interacts
with us but also in his films. I've experienced that first hand with Om Shanti Om and now on Chennai
Express,and I believe this gesture of his is an extension on that.Thank you Shah." And this, probably,
resolves the rumor hounding their fans about their tiff!!

NEWS: Harvard University invites Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan

NEWS: Harvard University invites Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has already delivered lectures at Yale University. Now, reports suggest that the famous Harvard University has invited Shah Rukh Khan to deliver a lecture. Mumbai Mirror reported on Tuesday that the actor has received an invitation to deliver a lecture at Harvard University. Shah Rukh Khan is yet to finalise the dates for the lecture, the report further said.

Shah Rukh Khan, who is an economics graduate and has been an icon of success in the business of making films, is likely to talk about the economics of filmmaking to the students, the Mumbai Mirror report added.

Shah Rukh Khan visited Yale University in Connecticut to deliver a lecture last year.

The visit, however, turned ugly for Shah Rukh Khan. SRK was detained for over two hours at the White Plains airport in New York by immigration authorities

 He was travelling in a private plane and was accompanied by Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. 

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NEWS: I'll work till people want me to: Shah Rukh

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has successfully achieved what he dreamed of, says he will work till people want to see him on screen.

"I feel I was in the industry at the right time and I am very proud and thrilled that lot of things are changing with the films," Shah Rukh, 47, said during a press conference of Nerolac Paints, where he launched its new initiative "Change The Paint".

"When I came in (Mumbai) that time it was only about romantic films. Now things are changing and the journey has been great. I will keep working till people want to see me," he added.

In a career spanning two decades, the actor has achieved whatever he dreamed of. He says an individual should keep dreaming, but at the same time shouldn't move away from reality.

"Everyday a new dream is born. It is nice to keep on dreaming. I dream to make different films, I want to see my kids healthy. But I feel you have to be rooted in reality before dreaming. Believe in reality at the first place and get your education first," he said.

"Right now I am in a position where I can afford to do anything but when I just started off that time my dream was to have a house, car and everything," he added.

NEWS: Shah Rukh works for 28 hours at a stretch!

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has set an example with his dedication to work -- and he proved it once again after he worked for 28 hours at a stretch without taking a break.

The actor, who is the brand ambassador of Hyundai, shot for an advertisement for the car brand, and after wrapping it up, he went straight to rehearse for his performance for the forthcoming Colors Screen Awards. He practised till the wee hours of Thursday morning, said a source.

Following his rehearsals, the 47-year-old, who is also busy shooting for his production venture "Chennai Express", with director Rohit Shetty, spent three hours discussing strategies around the release of the movie.

That is some dedication!

First Look: CHENNAI EXPRESS

NEWS: Shah Rukh makes me feel special: Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone, who made a dream debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2007 movie "Om Shanti Om", reunites with the superstar on screen for "Chennai Express" and says the two are closer now.

"I feel Shah Rukh is still the same. He is as talented as he was (then). Now I have got even closer to him than before. You never get bored with him! He always makes me feel special," Deepika said.

The actress is busy juggling commitments for her two films, "Chennai Express" and "Ram Leela".

"For 'Chennai Express', we are shooting in the outskirts of Mumbai, and 'Ram Leela' will be shot in Mumbai, Gujarat and Rajasthan," she said.

"Ram Leela" is a project by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Deepika features opposite Ranveer Singh in it.

New still from Chennai Express

NEWS: SRK receives BrandLaureate Legendary Award

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received the BrandLaureate Legendary Award for his contribution to the Hindi film industry, and for being India's foremost brand ambassador in Malaysia.

The BrandLaureate Legendary Award has been earlier given to the likes of former South African president Nelson Mandela, Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus, Indian businessman Ratan Tata, late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Facebook CEO Marck Zuckerburg and F1 ace Michael Schumacher.

The 47-year-old was in Malaysia to attend the birthday party of Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad Thursday evening.

"It is an honour to be given the BrandLaureate Legendary Award. It is always a pleasure to be amongst friends and to be given so much love and motivation to do better," Shah Rukh said in a statement.

The actor was honoured by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation, and received the award from Robert Loh, founder of Lord's Tailor, KK Johan, president, The BrandLaureate, and Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad.

PHOTO: ShahRukh Khan and Deepika Padukone leave for GOA to shoot their film