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Shah Rukh Khan Opens Up About His Initial Hesitation to Play ‘Devdas’ and Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Conviction

Our Vizag — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:52:40 +0000

Renowned actor Shah Rukh Khan admitted that he initially hesitated to portray the character of ‘Devdas,’ considering him to be a loser and an alcoholic.

However, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was adamant about casting him for the role. Shah Rukh shared that Bhansali told him, “I will only make this film with you because your eyes embody the essence of Devdas.”

This revelation came during a Q&A session at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where Shah Rukh Khan received the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera award, making him the first Indian film personality to be honored at the event. ‘Devdas,’ a beloved tale in Indian literature and cinema, is an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1917 novel.

Previous versions of the story in Hindi cinema starred legends such as KL Saigal in 1936 and Dilip Kumar in 1955. Recounting a poignant memory of watching Dilip Kumar’s portrayal of Devdas in a theater alongside his mother, Shah Rukh Khan mentioned that he struggled to connect with the character at that time due to his alcoholism and inability to commit to a relationship.

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Shah Rukh Khan Makes History with Lifetime Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival

Our Vizag — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:00:26 +0000

On August 10th, Shah Rukh Khan made history by being the first Indian figure to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award known as the Career Leopard at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. As usual, King Khan captivated the audience with his timeless charisma. During his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to the attendees and the festival’s artistic director, Giona A Nazzaro, for their warm reception. He graciously accepted the honor with a sense of humility, kindness, and goodwill. “I extend heartfelt thanks to you all and to India,” SRK conveyed, concluding his speech with ‘Namaskar’, ‘Dhanyawaad’, and blessings for everyone.

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Shah Rukh Khan Graces Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland

Our Vizag — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:57:19 +0000

Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned actor, has traveled to Switzerland to attend the Locarno Film Festival, where he is set to be honored with a prestigious career achievement award. Furthermore, he is scheduled to engage with the audience at a specific event. Popularly known as Bollywood’s Badshah, the actor was sighted at Mumbai airport on Thursday morning as he made his way to Switzerland. In a video posted on Instagram by paparazzi, Shah Rukh can be seen stepping out of his car and walking towards the airport entrance. He was dressed in a white T-shirt, an orange jacket, and blue jeans, complemented by stylish black sunglasses. Despite the cheers from the paparazzi captured in the video, Shah Rukh chose not to stop for photographs.

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