We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.
Teatime enjoys a special place in Hindi films.
Fan gives Shah Rukh Khan space to exploit the actor in him and he tries hard, with a nod to his creepy characters in Baazigar and Darr.
When asked if he will return an award to take a stand, Khan said, "I have not been in a situation like that. But I respect the people. If they think this gesture is going to turn things around, it is very brave, very honest."
Here's how Bollywood makes use of towels.
'I have faced a lot of rejections in my life.' 'I would get at least four rejections every day.' 'I am here to stay.'
'Having worked in this space for 25 years, I have become larger than life. It is difficult to get out of it at times. There was a lot of help to remove the shahrukhiyat out of me.'
Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and his movies.
'I am no longer a lover, I am love.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the debutants of that year and how they've fared since.
Ananth Mahadevan takes on the audience.
'Fan has become the highest opening-day grosser for the year so far.'
Shah Rukh Khan turned 25! we are not kidding, he actually completed 25 years in Hindi film Industry.
Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and movies.
Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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'Are we seeing the beginning of the communalising of one of the most iconic film industries in the world?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'
He isn't Bollywood's go-to guy for the funnies for nothing.
'I like the fact that people think I am a funny guy and can make them laugh.'
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
In reel life, folks. Meet bubbly Ishita Dutta.
'It's been two and a half years since I debuted and I am happy with my journey at the moment. If you are passionate about something, with hard work and opportunity, you will continue as long as you are enjoying what you do.' Kiara Advani is very excited about her next Machine.
The most thrilling, romantic, terrifying, musical and comical tring tring moments!
'My chacha's music is sweet and intoxicating'
Sex jokes. SRK's lover boy act. Sonu Sood's washboard abs. The Happy New Year team went all out to woo their New Jersey fans with their SLAM! tour!
Asin joins a long list of actresses, who married rich businessmen!
Shah Rukh and his family flew home to Mumbai last weekend. Roscoe Mendonza, who was on the same flight, captures his impressions of an unlikely encounter.
'Everyone has his destiny. Shah Rukh became an overnight star with Deewana. I remember they had shot half the film with another actor. Shah Rukh came into the project at a late stage. If that isn't destiny, what is?' Shah Rukh Khan's directors celebrate the superstar.
As Shah Rukh Khan turned guide in Jab Harry Met Sejal, Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's original Guide.
Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.
'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'
Kaanchi must have read important on paper but it's complete baloney on celluloid, rants Sukanya Verma.
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