India-times.com
that. May/June 2003
younus: Hi Shah Rukh, how is your back after the surgery?
Shahrukh_khan: Masha Allah, by God's grace it is healing well, although it may take another three months to heal completely.
kalyani: What can I expect from Chalte Chalte?
You can expect Shah Rukh Khan, you can expect Rani Mukherjee, and you can expect a great romantic story. And you can expect good, pure entertainment.
veinoo: My name is Mohit Saksena. May I know how you proposed to your wife?
Everyone has their own method, I recommend you don't try mine.
shru_triv: When will you and Kajol work together again?
Whenever a great script comes along the way and Kajol's Baby gives her some time.
amira: Are you doing any films with Salman or are you not in touch?
So far, no one has come up with a good enough sequel to Karan Arjun.
aradhana: What are your next films?
At the moment are Das Chalte Chalte, Ashutosh Gowariker's Swades and Main Hoon Na by Farah Khan.
namrata: Please tell me, what made you produce a film like Chalte Chalte after you suffered huge losses with Asoka?
I have always wanted to make different films, films with a message. And I think all three of my offerings were different and interesting. Phir Bhi was a thoroughly funny film, Asoka had a historical theme and Chalte Chalte takes a serious look at relationships.
amira: What is your favorite song in Chalte Chalte?
I like Sunona Sunona a lot but Ghumshuda has a lot of energy in it. However, as a producer, I will tell you that I like all the songs.
supriyaaa: Who are your favourite actor and actress?
My favourite actor apart from SRK is Dilip Saab and of course Amitji. As far as heroines are concerned, I think it is a tricky question. I want to live.
rani: What is your dream role?
Everything that inspires me.
amira: Will you make any horror films?
Only if I get the lead role as the Bhoot (ghost).
ricky17: What would you rather do, a romantic film or an action film?
Whatever is doing well at the box office at the moment.
srkfci_aisha: When will you come back to Indonesia?
Whenever a show, filming or invitation calls me.
aafreen_zakee: Who is your favorite actor in English films?
Far too many.
starisborn: Since you were in the hospital, how did you complete your film Chalte Chalte?
I completed the film after that as I went to London for the surgery and then flew back to India for post production. Now I am back in London for my physiotherapy and my film will start tomorrow with God's grace and hopefully it will be a success.
anmol: What is the source of your energy? We always hear that you are always on the move and active, what keeps you going?
That's just who I am. I'm grateful to God that I can channel that energy into all of your entertainment.
hip: Suhana's birthday is approaching, so many warm wishes from me, give her a hug for me.
Thank you very much. I will pass on your good wishes to her.
ikra: As an actor, you play so many different roles. What about your own character? Can you tell it apart from your roles?
An actor has to keep his real life and his reel life separate. I cannot be the characters I play. In that sense, I don't have to be a murderer or an obsessive man or a psychopath in real life, but I can do that on screen. Similarly, the real Shah Rukh is different from his characters.
phoenix_girl: If you had the chance to play a role in a Harry Potter movie, who would you want to play?
I would love to play the grown-up version of Harry Potter, with lots of songs, dances and grown-up scenes in there. Let's just say Moulin Rouge meets Devdas meets Harry.
nitin_srk: Are you going to do any negative roles soon?
I have played her in the past and I don't mind playing her again if the script is okay.
vidyesh: Do you still regret leaving Lagaan?
It was unfortunate that I couldn't do Lagaan for various reasons, but I am happy that I will be working with Ashutosh Gowarikar in Swades, which has a great subject.
atomicjelly73: Who are your favorite film partners? Who do you enjoy working with the most?
I enjoyed working with Shah Rukh Khan in Duplicate. He is a great partner in a dual role.
j_online4u: Is it true that your wife Gauri designed your wardrobe, both in the film and at home?
She makes a lot of decisions, but in consultation with me. After all, women really do have better taste.
tej_online4u: Why don't you do local films like other actors and actresses do?
I did Hey Ram, whatever that was good for. I only know Hindi and English, so making local films is a problem.
faiza-farooq-khan: I read that Shahid Kapur is copying you. What do you have to say about that?
I haven't seen the film. I hope it doesn't copy me. No one can come close to copying me.
amira: What is your biggest fear?
That someone is going to cut off my arms!
priya_pooja: What is your favourite film so far?
I wish I knew you guys very much and also Sholay. Ich personal mag kabhi haan kabhi na, yes boss, baazigar, kuch kuch…
nitin_87: Your latest advertisement is for Santro Xing, what kind of car do you drive?
At home I have a BMW and of course a Santro.
zul: What do you believe in most?
In God and honesty.
atomicjelly73: Why do you name your house Mannat?
Mannat means in Urdu: It is something that you desire, that is why it is a beautiful name for a house.
phoenix_girl: Do you like cricket? Who is your favourite cricketer?
I like many of them, I like Sachin, I like Saurav's fighting spirit, Harbhajan is funny, I liked the Pepsi commercials, Rahul Dravid and Kaif are also good.
supriyaaa: Which English film do you like the most?
I liked It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. That's my favorite.
hjh: I think you like reading, what is your favorite novel and who is your favorite author?
Douglas Adams, his book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is my favorite.
supriyaaa: What do you do in your free time?
I'm playing with my kids, and I just finished playing a video game based on The Matrix.
atomicjelly73: I heard you love computer games. What is your current favorite?
I also play on the Playstation. I just finished The Matrix and was playing Grand Auto Theft.
www.gagan.tk: I heard that you first approached Kajol to sign her for your film but she refused. Is that true?
When we spoke to her, she was expecting a baby, so she didn't want to do it at the time.
rithik: How do you describe your path in this glamorous world?
It's 98 percent fantastic and 2 percent brilliant.
srk-online1: What is your favorite place in India?
In India I like to go to Goa on the weekends.
aliyaa: What is your favorite food?
I like anything with chicken. Preferably dry, tandoori.
sinthu_87: Is it true that you only drink Pepsi and no water?
Yes, I used to, but because of the condition of my back I now have to drink a lot of water.
srk_fan_no1: Did you refuse to do a kissing scene with Madhuri Dixit in DTPH?
I don't do kissing scenes. Most people who know me know that. I'm shy.
Acceptivanya: When is your birthday?
Am 2. November.
amira: Is it true that you hate swimming?
I don't like it too much. I don't hate it, but I'm not a very good swimmer.
phoenix_21: Aren't you tired of being called Raj and Rahul in all your films? Why don't you use different names at least in your own films?
Do you get tired of your own name? Do you change it every year?
Acceptfaithinsrk: Do you watch TV? If so, how many hours? What is your favorite TV show?
I don't get to watch TV, well, with what's on offer, but my kids watch Cartoon Network, so I'm going to end up liking it.
atomicjelly73: You look hot in Chalte Chalte, have you been training lately?
No, not really. I have been suffering from problems with my back for the last year and a half.
srk_fan_no1: Is it true that you had acted in an episode of Wagle Ki Duniya?
Yes, my first serial in Bombay was two episodes of Wagle Ki Duniya.
pon: What is your ambition?
Right now, I think, just doing good work.
Closing message: Thank you for joining the chat. I enjoyed the chat. Sorry but I can't take any more questions as I'm not feeling well, but I'll be back soon. God bless you.