INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
a dwarf in Zero and an astronaut in the Rakesh Sharma biopic - Shah Rukh Khan, who turns 53-years-old on today - has been experimenting and
reinventing himself by taking risks, say experts
The risks may have not always reaped praises, especially with films like Dilwale and Jab Harry Met Sejal, but that hasn't deterred the actor
from trying something new.Superstar Aamir Khan has vouched for Shah Rukh's Zero, after watching its trailer at a special event
"SRK, you have outdone yourself," Aamir tweeted, impressed by a glimpse into the Aanand L Rai directorial which also stars Katrina Kaif and
Trade analysts who have already had a sneak peek into it have said the movie, which is likely to have a "strong undercurrent of emotions",
promises "hardcore commercial drama and melodrama at its best".While Zero will release on December 21, according to filmmaker Rahul
Dholakia, who directed Shah Rukh in the gritty Raees, the actor's energy and appetite to experiment is still like that of a 23-year-old."At
And he has so much to offer that I am not surprised as to why he is trying different roles, and I am really glad he is open to that
He can play intense scenes as easily as he could charm and romance
He has the biggest, widest and most convincing range than any other actor in the industry," Rahul told IANS over phone.When asked about the
impact of the rise of actors like Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao and Vicky Kaushal, who are scoring big with offbeat films, He said: "I
don't think Shah Rukh's work will be affected
If at all, he will reinvent himself to suit, match and excel at new scripts and narratives that are emerging and getting popular.""For
actors like Shah Rukh, it's going to be about picking different parts and right scripts
He is very smart and hardworking
He has got the passion and drive of a newcomer," he added.Shah Rukh, who entered the industry via the small screen route with Fauji, went on
to win the audience's heart with films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Not only in terms of love stories, Shah Rukh garnered a huge fan following for his villainous roles in movies like Darr, Baazigar and
Anjaam.In the past five years, the actor has featured in movies like Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Dilwale, Fan, Dear Zindagi, Raees and
While some scored success, some stories did not strike the right chord with the audience.Shah Rukh had even reportedly refunded distributors
of "Jab Harry Met Sejal" after it failed to generate the expected response.Trade expert Vinod Mirani feels Shah Rukh should take a career
"Instead of doing same romantic roles again and again, Shah Rukh should do something different
Like Rishi Kapoor took a break in his career and then rediscovered himself, SRK should also do the same," he said, adding that mediocre
scripts are responsible for the actors' films which have not performed well.He said: "It has been more than 25 years since SRK is a part of
With each of his projects, his fans expect something new from him
He should do stories which are different and don characters which people could relate with."Shah Rukh himself wants no mediocrity - so
suggested one of his latest tweets in which he wrote: "I am okay to die of excess I welcome starving because of want just don't let me
succumb to an accident with mediocrity."Actor Sonu Sood, who worked with the 'Bollywood's Badshah' in Happy New Year, finds Shah Rukh's
process of "rediscovering" himself interesting."He always tries to explore himself, with the kind of body work he has
He is discovering new projects
That is the journey of a true actor when you keep trying new things and try to rediscover yourself
He is doing that and he is a well-read man
I am sure whatever he will do, will be something he will always be proud of," Sonu told IANS.(Except for the headline, this story has not
been edited by TheIndianSubcontinent staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
