SRK comes back from London - MNIK faces threat

Shah Rukh Khan, who has been under attack from Shiv Sena, because of his views on the participation of Pakistani players in the Indian Premier League, finally returned to Mumbai from London on Saturday.

He said it was sad that his remarks have been misconstrued but ruled out meeting Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray to resolve the controversy.

"I think what I said has been misconstrued. I am pro good relationship with countries. I am not pro some other country and not my own country. How is it possible?" he told media at airport.

When asked if he would visit Thackeray's home Matoshree to explain his position, SRK said Bal Thackeray was a senior leader and he has gone to his residence whenever he was called. "I have been there so often. Yes, I would like to go and have a drink with him. But on this matter, I don't see... there is no reason for going and asking. But if my stand needs to be explained to someone, I have already done it. I don't think there is an issue on that front," Khan said.

The 44-year-old actor, whose upcoming film My Name Is Khan faces threat from Sena supporters, also added: "If there is any misunderstanding, let's be gracious and let's talk it out."

Against the backdrop of the controversy over his 'Mumbai belongs to all Indians' stand, Khan said, "I only said what every Indian should say. It is in the constitution. I don't want to use big words. If I say anything it will be misconstrued and turned around.

"I am what I am because of Mumbai and I would like everyone in Mumbai to be happy. I think what is happening is very unfortunate. I think all the groups also want Mumbaikars to be happy. Then why create this kind of atmosphere?"

On why his team Kolkata Knight Riders did not pick up Pakistani players, the megastar said, "There was only one slot available and nobody told us to take or not take Pakistani players. We also have to take into consideration the prevailing atmosphere."

My Name is Khan is an epic love story

My Name is Khan will hit the screens on February 12, 2010. This movie brings together Shahrukh Khan and Kajol after several years. We are all waiting for the magic again.

"My Name is Khan, at its core, is an epic love story between two people who have a unique way of seeing the world, but what sets it apart is the landscape on which the story unfolds," said film's director Karan Johar in one of his statements.

"I keep setting out to do something different with my films, but the one constant that remains is my desire to continue to explore the many ways in which two people can fall in love and stay in love regardless of any or every challenge against them," added Karan.

Shah Rukh-Kajol will spin magic again

The all time favourite on-screen couple SRK and Kajol are back after a break of eight years in Karan Johar's next movie.

After the news conference in Mumbai where the Rs 100 crore deal with FOX studios was announced, Karan said:"People came up to me as I was walking down LA's boulevard saying is there a song like Sooraj Hua Madham or like Kabhi Khushi ... and I was like no..." But for those expecting the usual SRK-Kajol romance on screen are in for a surprise. "There is love for those looking for it but it's intrinsic to the characters, you will have to find it," said Karan.

This is a first Karan Johar film that will have no songs. "Karan and I talk about it a lot, he thinks that Kajol and I are the perfect on screen couple," said SRK.

"I love the two of them and I'm very scared that they are coming together after so long," said Karan, who said in one of his earlier interviews that he could not have made the movie without Kajol and Shah Rukh.

"Whatever said and done Kajol is the corner stone of the film," said Shah Rukh. "It's a film about two people, about a bunch of people , about a neighbourhood, about two neighbourhoods, a city, a county and then the world," said SRK.

The film is also another first for Karan Johar as it is his shortest film ever. "My shortest film is three hours and three minutes."

A mega deal, a great film maker, and the best on-creen couple, isn't that enough to give a big hit?

SRK moves on to My Name is Khan

SRK has not stopped by to bask in the glory of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’s success. Instead, King Khan is already set to go all out for his next movie – My Name is Khan. He plays an autistic character with Asperger’s Syndrome, a role that is demanding in every aspect. We will no more see Shah Rukh with the lean look, but he will put on some weight to do justice to this character. We hope to see another brilliant hatke performance from SRK after Chak De India!

Shah Rukh says: “The role requires me to have a fuller look. I am reading, watching documentaries, meeting people who are affected by autism and doctors who deal with it. It’s very unnerving and I salute parents who bring up children with any disorders.”