Young girls like to star opposite me, but I like older women: Shah Rukh Khan

It was a working Eid for Badshah Khan, in New Delhi to unveil Tag Heuer's India Racing Limited Edition Chronograph. The actor admitted that he was not very driven by Formula One, though impressed with the Buddh racing circuit and the cars.

He said he got confused with the noise in the circuit. But admitted that the late Ayrton Senna was his favourite, and he had seen his last race.

So who did he hope would win the India leg? "Jenson Button is my man," he said. And regarding Micheal Schumacher, Badshah Khan said that he is one of the few people like Sachin Tendulkar whom you never ever want should retire, they should keep doing what they do best.

But sports apart, the actor said he was one person who didn't like being controlled by time, except when he was present for his TAG Heuer events. Numbers restrict him, be it the number game in bollywood or the number slots actors are put like 30 crore, 100 crore , 150 crore. But even though he may avoid numbers, trade pundits are already slotting a 200 crore mark for Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

Shah Rukh Khan laughed and said, "See again they are restricting my creativity, but jokes apart it doesn't matter I make movies because I believe in them am not driven by numbers, truly."

But why is it even before his movie is released battle lines are drawn, its SRK vs the rest of them? "You know am just tired with these so called battles or whatever you may call them, I make a movie or am part of project because I have faith in it, I give it my all that's it. I just focus on my project and am not concerned with what's happening around me, but it's okay I may matter to people if they create a good or bad hype around my movie, I must matter to them," he said.

Getting emotional about his soon to be released Jab Tak Hai Jaan, a movie which is special in more ways than one. Shah Rukh Khan narrated an incident related to the movie which he holds close to his heart. "You know my father used to tell me you should visit Kashmir with your father, in the sense, it's the place of my forefathers so if you visit it you must have your father with you. But my father passed on, and I didn't get an opportunity to shoot there till Yashi ji told me lets go we are going to Kashmir for Jab Tak Hain Jaan, I was surprised but thought of my father and said great am going to paradise with a father figure. Yash ji after canning the last shot with me on the jeep in Kashmir said, "Bas Shah Rukh , ab ho gaya". I said, "kya", Yashji said, "Ab main film nahin banaunga". I said, "Yeh kya bol rahe ho aisa nahi ho sakta", to which Yashji said, "Ab waqt hogaya", he hugged me and we both wept. We are very emotional people Yashji and me. But today when I look back to the incident I wonder Jab Tak hain jaan isn't just a film for me it's much more than that. I don't even know what to say about the film. Even if people ask me about Katrina or Anushka, what do I say. I don't know how to answer anything about the movie," Shah Rukh Khan said.

So, on a lighter note why are his heroines getting younger with each passing film? "The young girls like me and I like older women. Hahhaaa see I have the best.. guys just joking."

21 year and 70 films the Badshah of Bollywood says he is still unsure, but we are sure that if there is a king of hearts it's you King Khan.

Karan is the star of SOTY: Mukesh Bhatt

Filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt is highly impressed with Karan Johar’s “Student of The Year” (SOTY) and says he is the real star of the film.

“It’s a blockbuster. If you have to give the trophy to someone, then it has to be Karan Johar. Hats off to him for making such a good and a big film with newcomers. So if you ask me, the star is Karan Johar,” the 60-year-old said here Thursday at the premiere of SOTY.

He believes the film is going to change the landscape of the industry.

“This film will change the landscape of the industry, I can assure you. The new generation is going to take over and thank god. High time new generation comes and takes over,” said Bhatt.

Bhatt is Alia Bhatt’s uncle, who debuts with SOTY. Talking about her, he said, “Alia is my ‘bacchi’, so it is a very touching moment for me to see this kid blossom into such a beautiful flower.”

At the same time, Bhatt is highly impressed with Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra too.

“If you tell me to give marks, then I will give all three of them 100 out of 100 and this is not a diplomatic statement. All three of them are wonderful,” he said.

“Student of The Year” hits theatres today.

Look who's giving tips to Uday Chopra for DHOOM:3

Shooting for an action movie is a gruelling task. The stunts, fights and races can be quite exhausting. Uday Chopra has found an innovative way to relax between takes, all the stunts and action.

Recently, Uday was spotted on the sets of DHOOM 3 engrossed in reading Dhoom, not the script but his own YOMICS graphic novel, Dhoom Redux 893!

Ever since its launch in July early this year, Uday Chopra's passion project YOMICS has been talk of the town. YOMICS has already launched graphic novel titles such as Dhoom Redux, EK THA TIGER (With two issues: Saving the High Seas & Caught in the Web) while also reintroducing readers to the ever popular HUM TUM. Uday has also launched a brand new title, Daya Prochu, which has quickly become a favourite amongst readers. He is extremely passionate about the medium of comics and endeavours to bring this art and form of entertainment back to the mainstream to help excite and entice existing and a new generation of readers.

Was not aware Shah Rukh Khan was offered Talaash role: Aamir Khan

Despite ruling the box-office with hits like 3 Idiots, Taare Zameen Par, actor Aamir Khan still feels the pressure of delivering his best but insists that he did not let it affect him.

"There will always be pressure which is good as people expect more from me. But it is scary too. I try that this pressure does not come my way," Aamir told reporters here at the music launch of his upcoming film Talaash.

About donning khaki uniform in the film, something that other actors like Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar did in films like Dabangg, Singham and Rowdy Rathore, he said, "I don't think I am competing with anyone of them. Though Salman, Ajay and Akshay have played the roles of a cop but my role is different. It is not an out-an-out entertaining film in that way but I liked it and agreed to be part of it."

"I did not have to prepare for my role in this film much. I did that when I played a cop in Sarfarosh. I feel no role is easy," he said.

Reema Kagti's Talaash, a suspense drama, stars Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee in the lead alongside Aamir who feels the two were apt for the roles they have played in the film and he cannot choose who is better. Kareena plays the role of a sex worker while Rani plays Aamir's wife.

The music of the film was released today at a suburban hotel though the event was earlier supposed to take place at the city's famous red light area -- Kamathipura. But the makers felt it would not be appropriate.

"That was one of the ideas but then we felt it would be insensitive to do so. We don't want to use anyone's misfortune to our benefit," Aamir said.

Talking about Aamir, director Reema Kagti said the actor provided creative inputs for the film.

"Aamir has given creative inputs. I appreciate that. He was quite respectful of my vision. He tried to bring his best. And with Kareena and Rani also in, it was a dream cast," Reema told reporters.

Aamir was also all praise for Reema. "I have worked with lady directors in the past including my wife, Deepa Nair and now Reema.. it is always great to work with them. It is irrelevant whether the director is male or female. She is perceptive of performances, I was guided a lot by her. I saw her demanding as well as open, I could trust her instincts," he said.

There were reports that earlier Shah Rukh Khan was to play the role of Aamir. When asked about the same, Reema said, "I would not like to talk about things that did not work out. This happens in films. I am happy with main and secondary cast of Talaash."

When asked about it, Aamir was clueless that Shah Rukh was approached for the role that he played in the film. "I was not aware who was offered the film."

The film releases on November 30.
To watch Talaash's trailer click the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA958Wu_xYo&feature=g-upl

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' soundtrack has passion and romance

Jab Tak Hai Jaan music review: Music Director: A.R. Rahman; Lyricist: Gulzar; Singers: Rabbi Shergill, Shreya Ghoshal, Mohit Chauhan, Raghav Mathur, Shilpa Rao, Harshdeep Kaur, Neeti Mohan, Javed Ali, Shaktisree Gopalan, and Shah Rukh Khan; Rating: ***

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra has stepped into the director's shoes maybe for the last time, which makes Jab Tak Hai Jaan a very special movie. With Shahrukh Khan, the King of Romance, in the lead, the music raises lot of expectations. Mozart of Madras A R Rahman has composed eight original tracks and one reprise version, while Gulzar has penned the lyrics.

The soundtrack starts off with "Challa", a soothing number sung by Rabbi Shergill, which mesmerises you to the core. The sound of guitar and drums coupled with Rabbi's distinct voice is a total bliss, while the lyrics are easy to the ears. Musically speaking, it is fine melody and minimal experimentation that strike the right chord.

It is followed by 'Saans', which is like a trademark romantic song, reminiscent of Yash Raj Films. The duet sung by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal is deep with good use of instruments like flute and violin. But in terms of composition, Rahman could have produced a better track. It's definitely not the finest from his ensemble, and fails to impress beyond a point.

It also has a slower reprise version, a solo by Shreya Ghoshal. It's not bad but that's all one can say about it.

"Ishq Shava" is an interesting track that fuses Arabic and techno sounds combined with the versatile voices of Raghav Mathur and Shilpa Rao. There is a good use of instruments like the oud, the mandolin and the saz to get the desired effect. Rahman's melody is a fine listen indeed and peppy beats grow on the listener.

"Heer" crooned by Harshdeep Kaur recreates the eternal Mirza-Sahiban romance with the heart wrenching lyrics by Gulzar. The song is surely the high point of the album and takes you to the land of Punjab. Rahman has composed a beautiful piece of music that just bowls you over.

"Jiya Re" is an upbeat song that lifts up your mood with its racy tune and energetic vocals by Neeti Mohan. The sound is youthful and one appreciates the interlacing of flute and strings that uplifts the tempo.

Next up is the title track. "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", starts as a slow romantic track with the voice of Javed Ali, but changes track once the tabla is introduced. Shaktisree Gopalan enters and after a while but there is just something amiss here. Maybe in a bid to make it sound different, the composer went a bit haywire here.

It's followed by the instrumental piece "Ishq Dance", which reminds you of "Dance of Envy" from "Dil To Pagal Hai" that became quite popular.

However, in term of music this one is not at par with its predecessor.

Rounding up the album is "Jab Tak Hai Jaan Poem" penned by Aditya Chopra with a soulful rendition by none other than SRK. It does manage to make way into your heart.

Overall, the music rides high on romantic flavour and tries to capture different emotions surrounding love with resounding success. There are some flaws here and there, but they can be ignored while looking at the larger picture.

Saif Ali Khan And Kareena Kapoor To Marry According To The Christian Faith

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor will sign their marriage certificate today in the presence of family and the marriage registrar only. In the evening, the couple will reportedly exchange vows.

Kareena Kapoor's mother Babita Kapoor is a practising Christian since her mother is Catholic and father a Sindhi.
Babita's daughters, Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor, respect their mother's faith and hence, Saif-Kareena will exchange vows in keeping with Babita's faith.