Khan Takes on Manhattan

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February 1, 2010

Dear Mutineers,

There are exciting happenings going on in the bunker nowadays for those interested in all news Bollywood and Hollywood. Taz just came back from Sundance (where she met Aamir Khan and Sendhil Ramamurthy) and today Cicatrix and I will be around in NYC, covering the My Name is Khan press conference featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Karan Johar. If you’ll remember, we talked about Khan’s new movie back in August, where we found out he was going to meet President Obama (played by Christopher Duncan). And of course there was that whole Newark airport incident (which some of you suspected was a publicity stunt done to promote the movie, much like his joining Twitter).

The movie premieres at the International Berlin Film Festival Valentine’s Day weekend, February 12 and today SRK and the gang intend to spend the entire day promoting it in NYC. The fun begins at Wall Street where Kajol and King Khan are slated to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock 9:30 ET this morning, the first Bollywood stars invited to do so. You can watch all the action right here on the NASDAQ live webcam. But not to worry, the day is far from over.

I’ll also be live-tweeting the entire conference this afternoon and posting my video and pics later tonight. Want to be a part of it? Keep checking our Twitter account and make sure you post your questions to SRK, Kajol and Johar in the comments section. Gimme something good, mutineers. I’m counting on you. I’ll pull the best ones and add them to my list. Now back to my SRK research. YouTube music videos await me! (My life is so hard, I know.)

Mutinously Yours,

Arts and Entertainment Film

POSTED BY Phillygrrl @ 8:11 AM

29 comments

1 · Ana Kirola on February 1, 2010 9:46 AM · Direct link

First, many thanks for your lovely thoughts and contributions. I enjoy reading your blog. Now, I just wanted to ask SRK and Kajol 2 questions. How long does it take 4 them to get in2 character for a role in a film? Also how long does it take to detach from the character once the film is done? Give them my love and affirmations. Thank You So Much!!!! Ana Kirola, SF,CA

2 · khoofi on February 1, 2010 9:55 AM · Direct link

watch out for shahrukh "Jambon" khan's laryngeal tuber. it's been known to roll off on to do its own thing.

3 · anon on February 1, 2010 10:00 AM · Direct link

Isn't Nasdaq in times square?

4 · Raymond Turney on February 1, 2010 1:13 PM · Direct link

Hi,

I'll offer a few random questions:

Who came up with the idea for the script?

Why cast Kajol? I mean she's good, and works well with Shah Rukh, but aside from that is there anything specific about her as an actress that mkes her specially suited to the part?

I've noticed that Bollywood movies are showing up in the local chain movie theaters, so is this movie an attempt to take advantage of that by mixing Hollywood and Bollywood elements?

Ray,

5 · Rahul on February 1, 2010 2:45 PM · Direct link

here's a q about srk's choice of ipl team.

did he buy kolkata knight riders because he could be its brand ambassador and promote k-k-k-kkr?

6 · Spycandy on February 1, 2010 3:01 PM · Direct link

Love to know about SRK's future projects, specifically the sequel to Don, and if he is working with Farhan Akthar on anything new.

7 · sunzari on February 1, 2010 6:13 PM · Direct link

"Why cast Kajol? I mean she's good, and works well with Shah Rukh, but aside from that is there anything specific about her as an actress that mkes her specially suited to the part?"

Kajol + SRK = BOX OFFICE $$$$$

8 · Settle 4 Sendhil on February 1, 2010 9:31 PM · Direct link

Where is the proof that Taz shmoozed with Khan and Mocha Frappachino Sendhil?

Pix?!?!

9 · Rheema on February 1, 2010 10:02 PM · Direct link

Sendil's is way better than shahrukh khann who is so overrated.

10 · Taz on February 1, 2010 10:29 PM · Direct link

Y'all, proof is in the pudding and video. Posts from my adventure at Sundance will be linked shortly.

Now, I wanna see what PhillyGrrl got today...

11 · Settle 4 SRK on February 1, 2010 11:09 PM · Direct link

So is MNiK going to be released in the US with English subtitles. I see it's being released by 20th Century Fox, so I would expect so. Too bad SRK and Kajol could not have married each other in real life. They would be a real Bollywood Power Couple. Oh well.

12 · Mixed Nut on February 1, 2010 11:25 PM · Direct link

Here's the man who will play Obama in the film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8N_VAdYOgU

HILLARY-OUS!

13 · Settle 4 SINdhil on February 1, 2010 11:51 PM · Direct link

Sendhil as a dirty blonde (Adam) here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH1u2trG3cY&NR=1

Not too bad at all! Though the scene called for nudity, no booty shots (or otherwise), unfortunately.

14 · Kshatra on February 2, 2010 1:13 AM · Direct link

My name is Kaul

http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indus-calling/entry/my-name-is-not-khan

15 · phillygrrl on February 2, 2010 12:11 PM · Direct link

Now, I wanna see what PhillyGrrl got today...

Video-editing is harder than I thought, but I'm hoping to post something tonight, Taz :P

16 · Basim on February 2, 2010 6:25 PM · Direct link

I like Sharukh, he gave a good expose on how bidders were not allowed to support Pakistani players in the IPL.

17 · Kshatra on February 3, 2010 4:33 AM · Direct link

Boycott is needed against pokistan for sponsoring mumbai attacks. Remember how S Africa was boycotted for apartheid.

18 · rudie_c on February 3, 2010 5:40 AM · Direct link

He is a well good actor. Anjaam classic film yaar!!

19 · Ali Krishna-Das on February 3, 2010 11:14 AM · Direct link

I hope this film is not trying to perpetuate Muslim victimhood and more about the challenges that Muslims face. Muslim means one who submits, but that does not mean one who submits to tyranny obviously as scared westerners would have it. I'm guess My Name is Khan has a little Hollywood though but hopefully a lot more.

Haribol and Salaam!

20 · razib on February 3, 2010 7:56 PM · Direct link

khan is an awesome surname.

21 · Yoga Fire on February 3, 2010 11:03 PM · Direct link

I don't have a nemesis, but if I ever get one, I hope [link=http://www.khaaan.com/]that will be the name.[/link]

22 · Yoga Fire on February 3, 2010 11:04 PM · Direct link

I don't have a nemesis, but if I ever get one, I hope that will be the name.

23 · THE NORTH STAR on February 5, 2010 1:46 PM · Direct link

vhere is the ewidence!?

24 · Wanderer on February 5, 2010 1:59 PM · Direct link

Shah Rukh was interviwed last night by Jonathon Ross ( Uk equivalent of letterman). It is being aired on BCC tonight, with him as Main guest ahead of the Hollywood actors!

Anyhow he will talk about this film and the Hindu right wing reaction to his ipl comment

25 · Wanderer on February 5, 2010 3:25 PM · Direct link

http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=92&programmeId=110138088&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp

check out shah rukh in 2 hours time on bbc website

26 · Wanderer on February 5, 2010 6:57 PM · Direct link

SRK held himself real well

27 · Rahul on February 5, 2010 8:22 PM · Direct link

SRK held himself real well

I guess this is an appropriate point to... er... insert a K Jo joke.

28 · Wanderer on February 5, 2010 8:46 PM · Direct link

HAHHAHAHAHAHA :)

29 · wanderer on February 6, 2010 1:08 PM · Direct link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/

check out srk interview

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