SNEAK PEEK “A superstar is just a logo. I've never felt like one,” says Shah Rukh Khan, as he opens up on Ra.One and clears the air about Lady Gaga being part of the film
Shah Rukh Khan, the Baadshah of Bollywood, never ceases to surprise you. In a candid interview during promotional rounds for his upcoming Ra. One, the actor handles questions with ease and explains what it takes to be a superstar and a superhero. Excerpts…
Is it true that your next, Ra.One, has two superheroes — one your character G.One and the other Rajinikanth!
If Rajini sir does the film, there will be only one superhero in it — Rajini sir. I have requested him when I spoke to him sometime back. I am a very big fan of Rajini sir and Amitji. It's been my life's desire to work with both. Fortunately, I got a chance to work with Amitji very early. I really wanted Rajini sir to be in this film, especially after I saw his Robot. If his health allows and if he gets a chance, it would be a huge blessing for the film. But at this point, it is not confirmed. He was not well when I spoke with him, but he is much better now. Nothing matters more than making sure that Rajini sir is healthy.
Is it true that just like Akon, Lady Gaga was also supposed to be part of the music score?
I met the managers of Lady Gaga. By the time we presented the song and asked her to participate, it was too late to produce it. Her managers were gracious, but she is not part of our film.
Is Ra. One, India's most expensive film?
I don't know how much money others put into their films, but it is the highest budget from our production company. It is the most expensive film I have worked in. It was my dream to be part of a film that's special.
Shah Rukh Khan, the Baadshah of Bollywood, never ceases to surprise you. In a candid interview during promotional rounds for his upcoming Ra. One, the actor handles questions with ease and explains what it takes to be a superstar and a superhero. Excerpts…
Is it true that your next, Ra.One, has two superheroes — one your character G.One and the other Rajinikanth!
If Rajini sir does the film, there will be only one superhero in it — Rajini sir. I have requested him when I spoke to him sometime back. I am a very big fan of Rajini sir and Amitji. It's been my life's desire to work with both. Fortunately, I got a chance to work with Amitji very early. I really wanted Rajini sir to be in this film, especially after I saw his Robot. If his health allows and if he gets a chance, it would be a huge blessing for the film. But at this point, it is not confirmed. He was not well when I spoke with him, but he is much better now. Nothing matters more than making sure that Rajini sir is healthy.
Is it true that just like Akon, Lady Gaga was also supposed to be part of the music score?
I met the managers of Lady Gaga. By the time we presented the song and asked her to participate, it was too late to produce it. Her managers were gracious, but she is not part of our film.
Is Ra. One, India's most expensive film?
I don't know how much money others put into their films, but it is the highest budget from our production company. It is the most expensive film I have worked in. It was my dream to be part of a film that's special.
How does it feel to be Shah Rukh Khan?
You need to make whoever employs you happy; you need to give them value for the trust they repose in you. It takes a lot of time for people to trust another face, another name. I work for a lot of directors and producers but I am my audience's employee. My naani used to tell me that you lose one second of life with every photograph that is taken of you. It's my heart's desire that I get so many pictures clicked ke jitna jald ho sake utni jaldi khatam ho jaaoon. I will be able to serve the audience. I have been working for 20 years, the energy comes from the fact that I want to go out there and do even better, look nicer and work harder.
Sometimes, I get angry, I misbehave, and at home, I am scolded for it as well. I feel very bad. I try my best to be humble.
What is the difference between a superhero and a superstar?
A superhero is unselfish. A person can become a superhero in any way, it is not necessary that he has to wear tights and fly. I feel love is a big superpower. You can become a superhero if you are selfless. A superstar is just a logo. I have never felt like a superstar. If people call me that, I feel nice. If they call me baadshah, I feel nicer. But I don't believe in any of this. I don't think that if I am a baadshah, then I am not worried on a Friday. I believe every Friday I have to make sure my work is appreciated.
You need to make whoever employs you happy; you need to give them value for the trust they repose in you. It takes a lot of time for people to trust another face, another name. I work for a lot of directors and producers but I am my audience's employee. My naani used to tell me that you lose one second of life with every photograph that is taken of you. It's my heart's desire that I get so many pictures clicked ke jitna jald ho sake utni jaldi khatam ho jaaoon. I will be able to serve the audience. I have been working for 20 years, the energy comes from the fact that I want to go out there and do even better, look nicer and work harder.
Sometimes, I get angry, I misbehave, and at home, I am scolded for it as well. I feel very bad. I try my best to be humble.
What is the difference between a superhero and a superstar?
A superhero is unselfish. A person can become a superhero in any way, it is not necessary that he has to wear tights and fly. I feel love is a big superpower. You can become a superhero if you are selfless. A superstar is just a logo. I have never felt like a superstar. If people call me that, I feel nice. If they call me baadshah, I feel nicer. But I don't believe in any of this. I don't think that if I am a baadshah, then I am not worried on a Friday. I believe every Friday I have to make sure my work is appreciated.
