Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Happy 21st Anniversary Shah Rukh!

After my good friend, Ikra, reminded me through her blog post that today happens to be Shah Rukh's 21st anniversary in Bollywood...I immediately thought to write this post! It has been 21 royal years for Shah Rukh, who has been royally serving us with his innumerable talents.

On this very day, 21 years ago, Shah Rukh made his debut in the film Deewana. If you have watched Deewana, then you'd know that his entry in the film happens in the second half of the film. He is the second hero in the film. He enters the screen singing "Koi na koi chahiye". Although he was looking for one girl who would die on him and love him...he found an army of girls with that song instead! Be careful with what you wish for Shah Rukh :P

I think I watched the whole film once or twice, like from beginning to ending because like any other Shah Rukh fan, I also like to start the film from the second half. Firstly, that's when Shah Rukh comes and secondly, cuts the length of the film very short :D :D

He plays a crazy lover, and the title seems to suit him the best. His name in the film was Raja who falls in love with a widow, Kaajal. Raja's actions get Kaajal's mother-in-law to convince her to marry him but she doesn't love him. A couple of days pass and Kaajal slowly realizes Raja's love for her. Raja left his rich father for Kaajal so he starts a mini car workshop with his friends. A small accident of Raja can no longer hide Kaajal's feelings for him. And they unite finally. But unfortunately...yes unfortunately, Kaajal's first husband comes back because he didn't die. He is a nincompoop who gets in a fix with some goons when Raja saves his life in that fix. Raja considers him a friend from that point onwards and even invites him to a party. In the party, Ravi meets his wife and mother. After this, Ravi and his mother decide to leave Kaajal and Raja alone.

After going away, Ravi's Uncle, the one who tried to kill Ravi, sends kidnappers to Raja's and Kaajal's home to kidnap them! Ravi comes and saves them both and decides to kill himself with his Uncle. And the movie ends.

From Koi na koi chahiye to 1, 2, 3, 4 get on the dance floor...it has been one helluva journey for Shah Rukh.  On this sweet day, I would not like to divulge on negative problems but highlight the best things instead. He has won many awards and recognitions, not just from India, but worldwide. The amount of fans he has, numbers in millions across the globe. He is in fact, the identity of Indians in places where India itself is alien to the people of those places.

He charms with his quick wit, dimpled smile, husky voice, signature dance steps and a broad knowledge on numerous topics. Besides making films, he loves to read books and spend time with his two lovely kids. Shah Rukh has seen perhaps all kinds of shades of life which an average human might not be able to witness in his/her lifetime.

The best thing about him is that he still preserves his middle class roots in spite of so much fame and wealth. Shah Rukh is King whose feet are always on ground yet he still aims highly. He taught me that the best shot can be executed from the ground as you can view the sky better.

He is a gracious competitor who competes only with himself. Shah Rukh defines the phrase "I, me, and myself" the best. The man doesn't know of any limits, any stops or any barriers.

See, this is my problem...I can't praise him enough because words fall short but okay, 21 years, 21 words for him -->

1. Loveable
2. Hero
3. Inspiration
4. Magical
5. Crazy
6. Regarded
7. Hilarious
8. Adorable
9. Handsome
10. Determined
11. Perfect
12. Important
13. Memorable
14. Precious
15. Sophisticated
16. Intelligent
17. Vibrant
18. Warmhearted
19. Energetic
20. Enchanting
21. Delightful


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