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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan's new chiselled look with biceps and tattoos sends fans into a frenzy as King announcement nears: ‘History is in the making'
While fans eagerly await Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen following the massive success of Jawan and Pathaan, the superstar recently turned heads with his striking new look for his upcoming and highly anticipated film King. At a recent public appearance captured by paparazzi, Shah Rukh was seen flaunting his chiselled physique, with prominent biceps and tattoos that instantly drew attention. In the videos and photos that have since gone viral, Shah Rukh is spotted wearing a white vest, loose grey pants, a beanie cap, and black sunglasses. The actor is seen walking with his bodyguards and graciously greeting everyone present before leaving the spot. What a look! 😧 King Khan just looking fantabulous in his latest look with tattoo 🎉🎉🎉 Brace yourselves for #King #shahrukhkhan #srk #teamshahrukhkhan — Team Shah Rukh Khan Fan Club (@teamsrkfc) June 1, 2025 Fans couldn't stop gushing over Shah Rukh's new avatar once the look went viral. One netizen wrote, 'What a look! 😧 King Khan just looking fantabulous in his latest look with tattoo 🎉🎉🎉 Brace yourselves for #King #shahrukhkhan #srk.' Another fan added, 'History is in the making.' Previously, during an event in Dubai, Shah Rukh had briefly spoken about King. He said, 'My director, who is Sidharth Anand, is very strict. He made Pathaan. So he is very strict. He said, 'Don't tell people about the film, what you are doing in it.' So I can't tell you, but I can assure you it will entertain you. You will have fun.' With his trademark wit, Shah Rukh also commented on the film's title and quipped, 'I've used many titles…Now we have run out of titles… Now Shah Rukh Khan as Shah Rukh Khan in King. Thoda show-off hogaeya (That was a bit of a show-off).' During another live interaction with the Artistic Director of the Locarno Film Festival, the Jawan actor also revealed that he is currently undergoing physical preparation for the film. He shared, 'The next film I'm doing, King, I have to start working on it. Have to lose some weight and stretch a little so my groin doesn't get caught while I am doing action. It's very painful and hurtful. I have two bags full of icing machines. It's the worst thing to see me on set after action. I look really cool in the film, but after that I look tied up, somebody is pressing my back. It's difficult to walk and then suddenly you see people and send them flying kisses.'
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jackie Chan, 71, says he will ‘always' do his own stunts: ‘That's not changing until the day I retire, which is never'
Actor Jackie Chan will always vouch for doing his own stunts in his action movies. The star, who has gifted moviegoers and fans all over the world with several action films, most notably in the Karate Kid franchise, said that he has no plans to change the fact anytime soon. After a 15-year absence from the Karate Kid universe, the 71-year-old star is reprising his role as Mr. Han in the latest instalment, The Karate Kid: Legends. (Also read: After Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025) In an interview during global promotions, Jackie Chan said, "Of course, I always do my own stunts. It's who I am. That's not changing until the day I retire, which is never! And to be honest, when you've done it for 64 years straight, there's no physical preparation anymore. Everything is in your heart and soul; it is muscle memory.' The star also commented on how much technology has complemented the stunt work in movies. He added, 'In the old days, the only (choice we had) was to be there and jump; that's it. Today, with computers, actors can do anything, but there's always a sense of reality that you feel is missing. It's a double-edged sword. On one hand, actors become more and more capable of doing impossible stunts with the help of technology, and yet, on the other hand, the concept of danger and limit gets blurred, and the audience is numb (to it). But I'm not encouraging anybody to risk their lives to do the stunts like I did; it truly is too dangerous.' The Karate Kid: Legends is set to release in theatres on May 30.
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jackie Chan To Receive Career Achievement Award At Locarno Film Festival After Shah Rukh Khan
Last Updated: Jackie Chan will receive a career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival for his contributions to action cinema. The festival runs from August 6 to August 16. Martial arts legend and global cinema icon Jackie Chan is set to be honoured with a prestigious career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. Widely celebrated for his unmatched contribution to action cinema, Jackie rose to superstardom in the 1990s as Asia's top-grossing actor. Beyond his charismatic screen presence, he also made his mark behind the camera, directing cult classics such as The Fearless Hyena (1979), Police Story (1985), and Who Am I (1998), blending comedy, stunts, and storytelling into a signature style that continues to inspire generations. Giona A. Nazzaro, the artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, praised Jackie Chan's extraordinary impact on global cinema while announcing the honour. 'Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema," he said in a statement. 'From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it." The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16. Last year, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made history as the first Indian to receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (or Career Leopard) at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. (With inputs from PTI) First Published:
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
Action star Jackie Chan is set to receive a career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on August 9th. The festival's artistic director, Giona A Nazzaro, praised Chan's significant influence on both Asian and Hollywood cinema, highlighting his multifaceted career as a director, actor, and stuntman. The festival is scheduled to take place from August 6th to 16th. Action star Jackie Chan will receive the career achievement honour at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday. Chan, who has featured in films like "The Fearless Hyena" (1979), "Who Am I?" (1998) and "Police Story" (1985), will be honoured on August 9, according to the festival's official website. Giona A Nazzaro , artistic director of the festival said Chan's influence has "rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema ". "Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema. "From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it," Nazzaro said in a statement. Last year, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was felicitated with the award. The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
Actor Jackie Chan will receive the career achievement honour at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday. Jackie, who was Asia's highest-grossing action star during the 1990's has also directed a number of films, including The Fearless Hyena (1979), Who Am I (1998) and Police Story (1985). (Also Read | Shah Rukh Khan sings Kuch Kuch Hota Hai with crowd at Locarno Film Festival. Watch) Giona A Nazzaro, artistic director of the festival said Jackie's influence has "rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema". "Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema," he said in a statement. "From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it." The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16. Last year, actor Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian personality to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award, also called Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard, at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival.
