Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as the “King of Bollywood,” is one of the most successful and influential actors in Indian cinema. Born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, India, he began his career in television before making a sensational debut in Bollywood with the film “Deewana” in 1992.
Over the years, Shah Rukh has starred in numerous iconic films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chennai Express and My Name is Khan, earning him a massive fan following not just in India but across the globe.
Shah Rukh Khan is also highly active on social media, where he engages with his fans and shares glimpses of his personal and professional life. With millions of followers on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, he uses these platforms to communicate directly with his audience.
His social media posts often include updates about his films, behind-the-scenes looks, personal insights, and messages of gratitude to his fans. Shah Rukh’s Twitter account, in particular, is a hub of activity where he frequently interacts with his followers. He is known for his witty and humorous replies, and he often takes time out to respond to fans’ questions and comments.
SRK reveals why he is not acting in Hollywood films
In an interview with The National News, the Bollywood superstar revealed that he will work in Hollywood if they approach him with a story of a 46-year-old brown Indian guy. Ge was 46 at that time. SRK made it clearer by saying, “I don’t dance better than John Travolta. I don’t look nicer than Tom Cruise. I don’t aspire to, not because I don’t want to, but because I can’t.”
Shah Rukh Khan responded to a rumor about starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Schrader’s film Xtreme City. He mentioned that such a project would need six to eight months of preparation, but since he had two other projects lined up, the film never materialized.
As far as the work front is concerned, Shah Rukh had a stellar 2023, delivering three back-to-back hits with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. He’s set to return in Pathaan 2 and will also share the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan, who made her acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. They will appear together in Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming thriller.
Anil Kapoor Reveals Why He Stopped Doing Hollywood Films!
Anil Kapoor is 67 years old and the phrase “aging like a fine wine” suits him quite perfectly. Anil Kapoor is one of the terrific actors in the Bollywood film industry. He is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Hindi films.
Notably, he has also acted in international films and television series. The legendary actor’s contribution to Bollywood has never been in doubt. In a career spanning over 40 years as an actor and as a producer since 2005, he has featured in more than 100 films.
Furthermore, he is widely acknowledged for his significant roles in multiple iconic, popular and cult films. He has received several accolades including 2 National Film Awards and 6 Filmfare Awards. He will next be seen in his upcoming film JuggJugg Jeeyo alongside Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul, and Prajakta Koli.
We all know that Anil Kapoor has not just featured in Bollywood movies but also in many Hollywood films and projects as well. For the unversed, he replaced Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the main host of Kaun Banega Crorepati in the 2008 award-winning Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire.
Anil Kapoor shares why he is not doing Hollywood movies
Notably, the movie went to do sensationally well at the Oscars and bagged a total of 8 awards at the prestigious ceremony. The legendary actor also appeared alongside Hollywood’s Top Gun: Maverick superstar Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol.
Meanwhile, the veteran actor himself has now revealed the reason behind not doing Hollywood films anymore. Speaking to Variety, the actor said, “There are shows, films, which are pitched to me. Sometimes things don’t work out, because of various reasons. It might be the role. It might be the script, it might be the timing when they approached me.”
“And sometimes it might be situations where I feel as if it is not worth my time to go there for this kind of film, or this kind of role. But I’m always open to jobs that challenge me, which will help me grow my craft as an actor. And I would love to work with filmmakers who can challenge me and can make me a better actor in the West. I’m looking forward to that,” he added.
