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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I never thought I can't be a part of this world because I'm an outsider: Shah Rukh Khan on insider-outsider debate
Ambition, hunger, pain, problems – those are just lofty words. We just need to be determined – yehi meri duniya hai, aur mujhe yahan pe kaam karna hai ,' said , brushing aside the insider-outsider debate. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The industry, he said, welcomed him 'like a new sun on Marine Drive.' The thought was shared by his co-panelist , who recalling her early days, said that when Om Shanti Om happened, she was simply allowed to thrive, to make mistakes, to learn – and was never made to feel like a newcomer, let alone an outsider. At the WAVES summit, both the stars admitted that parties still make them feel like misfits. 'We are just two awkward people,' Deepika said. '(At parties), I feel like an outsider,' Shah Rukh said, adding, 'She is so tall, so I just hide behind her' As the two stars spoke at the session, The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler on the inaugural day of the WAVES summit in Mumbai, they both recalled their beginning in the industry. While SRK spoke about the power of resolve and the importance of never letting failure define you – what matters, he said, is remaining true to oneself – Deepika spoke about her journey into motherhood. Excerpts from the session. The Pathaan co-stars, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, in a session moderated by , spoke at length about the insider-outsider debate in showbiz. Emphasising the need for economical cinema tickets, SRK said, 'I still believe the call of the day is a lot more theaters, small theaters in small towns, cheaper theaters so that we can show more films to people in every corner of the country' 'This world does not give a damn about you. You're insignificant' SRK called out the romanticised notion of struggle and said, 'Ambition, hunger, pain, problems – they're just lofty words. It's wonderful to describe yourself as ' Haan main bahut bhooka tha aur maine bahut mehnat ki' … but these are lofty words. I don't believe in them.' Dismissing the outsider-insider debate, he added, 'I have a problem with the distinction between the outsider and the insider. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I think it's not important ki aap kis jagah se aaye ho aur kis world mein basna chahte ho. What is important is jo bhi world aap choose karo – business, films, politics – a ap usmein apni jagah kaise banana chahte ho.' Too often, he argued, people convince themselves that a lack of legacy or connection is a barrier to entry. 'What happens is that most people start thinking, 'Oh! I'm from the outside world; only the privileged will get a chance. I don't have such a distinguished background.' If you start falling into self-pity and start thinking these things, you will never give your full energy to make a space for yourself in the world that you want to be in. This world does not give a damn about you. You're insignificant. Unko koi farq nahi padta Deepika kahan se aayi, Shah Rukh kahan se aaya, Karan kahan se aaya. Jab main yahan par aaya tha , I never thought I cannot be part of this world because I'm an outsider. I believed – yehi meri duniya hai, aur mujhe yehi karna hai. From day one, everybody in the film industry embraced me like the new sun on Marine Drive.' 'I feel failures twice as much because I feel I let down lots of people' When Karan Johar asked if Shah Rukh Khan had ever considered stepping back, the conversation turned towards handling failure. 'Whenever I fail, I always feel the failure twice as much – ki meri film flop ho gayi, mera kaam kharab ho gaya. I feel that I let down lots of people. I know in 35 years, bahut saare log dil mein chaah rakh kar meri film dekhne aate hain. Jab main gandi picture banata hoon toh main bahut zyada personally leta hoon. It really bogs me down,' he said. SRK added that he refuses to 'feel defeated'. 'I've never felt ki main gir gaya, ab uth nahi sakta. Dukh bahut hota hai, rona bhi bahut aata hai, pareshani bhi bahut hoti hai, ek do baar maine cooking bhi seekh li – acting chhor ke chef ban jata hoon, lekin haarta nahi hoon. I don't allow defeat to overtake me,' he said. Karan brought up SRK's old claim that he could romance a tree, leading Deepika to challenge SRK to romance a bottle. King K didn't miss a beat, he picked up the bottle next to him, and recited the 'teri aankhon ki namkeen mastiyaan' dialogue from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, leaving the room in splits 'I was never made to feel like an outsider' For Deepika, the idea of being an outsider was never something she internalised. She said, 'When I began, it was a new world. I was a 17-year-old who came from Bangalore, and Farah Khan took interest in casting me. She didn't even audition me.' She remembered her earliest days and said she focused on the things within her control – dedication, discipline, and hard work. While working on Om Shanti Om, Deepika said she was given the space to grow. 'I was just allowed to thrive, make mistakes. I was never made to feel like a newcomer or an outsider,' she said, calling the film a rare moment of generosity – a double role for a newcomer opposite the country's biggest star. 'Call it destiny, hard work, whatever, but the point is that it felt comfortable. I could make mistakes,' she added. 'I'm now navigating what life as a mom is going to be' Talking about taking a new role as a mother, Deepika said, 'The minute you have a child, you're now responsible for another human being. In this industry especially, where everything is about you, suddenly, you're caring for this little thing that is dependent on you for everything. It's just about being responsible for another person, and that person comes before you. I'm navigating that, and I don't think I've found the answer to that yet.'
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Shah Rukh Khan uses Deepika Padukone's height to his advantage at Bollywood parties
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone may be one of Bollywood's most iconic onscreen pairs, but their off-screen friendship is just as endearing—and occasionally hilarious. The duo, who first lit up the silver screen together in Om Shanti Om back in 2007, recently reunited at the WAVES 2025 Summit for a candid and entertaining conversation that gave fans plenty to smile about. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions During a special session titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler', moderated by Karan Johar , SRK pulled back the curtain on his dynamic with Deepika. While fans often see the suave, confident superstar on screen, Shah Rukh admitted he can be surprisingly shy and awkward in real life—especially at Bollywood parties . In a moment that left the audience chuckling, he confessed that he often uses Deepika as his 'shield' at social events. Thanks to her height and presence, she becomes his go-to hiding spot in crowded rooms. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo Deepika Padukone's response Deepika, clearly amused, agreed with a laugh and admitted they both end up hiding behind each other like two awkward people stuck in a loop. The banter was light, genuine, and a perfect reflection of the camaraderie they've built over nearly two decades of working together. — PIB_India (@PIB_India) MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT SRK about Deepika's motherhood But amidst the jokes and banter, Shah Rukh also took a heartfelt turn. Speaking with warmth and genuine admiration, he reflected on Deepika's newest chapter in life—motherhood. With her recent arrival of his daughter Dua, SRK expressed that he believes the most beautiful role Deepika will ever play is that of a mother. He shared how he's confident that she will be a truly wonderful one, praising the grace and strength she carries both on and off screen. Their bond, built over years of working together in hits like Chennai Express, Happy New Year, and Pathaan, clearly extends far beyond film sets.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WAVES Summit 2025: Shah Rukh Khan Reveals Karan Johar's script made him nearly leave Bollywood
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone reflected on their journey. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone reflected on their journey. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Entertainment Shah Rukh Khan on Leaving the Film Industry About WAVES 2025 Summit About WAVES 2025 Summit Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. Film director and producer Karan Johar recently hosted a panel on the inaugural day of the WAVES 2025 Summit. The session was titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler, which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone . Both the stars were perfectly fitted for the panel, as neither of them had any connection in the film industry and started from nothing to become Bollywood's highest-paying actors and build their own the session, both the actors reflected on their journey and shared life lessons and the need to accept failures. The 'King of Bollywood' looked back on his 35-year career and stated that during his earlier days he was brash, overconfident, and a lot more stupid. 'I'm happy I was like this; otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen the path I did,' the 59-year-old actor stated. His fellow panelist Deepika Padukone looked back at her career and stated she was proud of her 18-year-old self, who took the risk to come to Mumbai and start her career in the industry without knowing director and producer Karan Johar recently hosted a panel on the inaugural day of the WAVES 2025 Summit. The session was titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler, which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Both the stars were perfectly fitted for the panel, as neither of them had any connection in the film industry and started from nothing to become Bollywood's highest-paying actors and build their own the session, both the actors reflected on their journey and shared life lessons and the need to accept failures. The 'King of Bollywood' looked back on his 35-year career and stated that during his earlier days he was brash, overconfident, and a lot more stupid. 'I'm happy I was like this; otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen the path I did,' the 59-year-old actor stated. His fellow panelist Deepika Padukone looked back at her career and stated she was proud of her 18-year-old self, who took the risk to come to Mumbai and start her career in the industry without knowing about whether he has ever wanted to leave the industry, Shah Rukh Khan replied that whenever he delivers a flop, he feels the failure twice as much because he believes he has let the fans down. However, the actor recalled one moment when Karan Johar's script nearly made him quit the industry. Remembering the incident, SRK shared that one time Karan Johar had pitched him a movie that required him to wear a skirt in the whole film. 'That was the only time I wanted to step back,' SRK jokingly recalled. In his defense, Karan Johar replied that the character was written that way and hence the skirt was World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit is a global summit for the entertainment industry that offers a platform and opportunity in advertising, content production, music, and other fields. This year the summit will be held from May 1 to about whether he has ever wanted to leave the industry, Shah Rukh Khan replied that whenever he delivers a flop, he feels the failure twice as much because he believes he has let the fans down. However, the actor recalled one moment when Karan Johar's script nearly made him quit the industry. Remembering the incident, SRK shared that one time Karan Johar had pitched him a movie that required him to wear a skirt in the whole film. 'That was the only time I wanted to step back,' SRK jokingly recalled. In his defense, Karan Johar replied that the character was written that way and hence the skirt was World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit is a global summit for the entertainment industry that offers a platform and opportunity in advertising, content production, music, and other fields. This year the summit will be held from May 1 to 4.
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02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Firstpost at Waves: Shah Rukh Khan recalls an incident when he felt like quitting Bollywood: 'Karan Johar came to my house with a script which required me to be wearing a...'
Titled The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone shared their journey and some interesting anecdotes in the session read more On the inaugural day of the WAVES 2025 Summit at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, filmmaker Karan Johar moderated a session with his close friend, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and actress Deepika Padukone. Titled The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone shared their journey and some interesting anecdotes in the session. The megastar shared an incident when he want to quit Bollywood and said, 'Whenever I fail, I always feel the failure twice as much because I never do it personally and think, 'Oh, my film flopped or my work was ruined.' I feel that I have let down lots of people because I know in 35 years that a lot of people came to watch my movies with a lot of love in their hearts. So whenever I make a bad film, I take it very personally.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Recalling the instance, he shared, 'Some years back, Karan Johar came to my house with a script which required me to be wearing a skirt throughout the film. It was one of those stories from the olden times when men wore skirts, and that is the only time I wanted to step back.' While Karan Johar defended himself by saying that the character was written that way and skirt was required, SRK replied, 'Tu khud skirt pehenkar khud acting karna. (You should wear the skirt yourself and act in the movie.)' On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan will start the shooting of King. Directed by Siddharth Anand of Pathaan, War and Fighter fame, the film also features Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan in prominent roles.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan says Bollywood needs 'Cheaper Theatres' to thrive
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a compelling case for the future of Indian cinema during his address at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai on Thursday. Participating in a panel discussion titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler', the actor touched upon key challenges facing the industry and offered candid insights on how Bollywood can be revived amid changing audience habits and rising entertainment costs. ' Cheaper theatres in smaller towns are the need of the hour' In his address, Shah Rukh Khan stressed that the Hindi film industry needs structural changes, starting with affordable theatres across India. 'The call of the day is a lot more theatres, simpler theatres and cheaper theatres in smaller towns and cities so that we can showcase Indian films, in whichever language, to a larger majority of Indians at cheaper rates,' he said. SRK explained that the current concentration of multiplexes in metropolitan cities limits accessibility and drives up ticket prices, discouraging wider viewership. Drawing parallels with China's expansive theatre model, he remarked, 'We keep talking about the China model with regard to the number of theatres; that can happen here as well. It'll increase footfall.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bolivar: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Praising PM Modi's initiative for WAVES Khan also acknowledged the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the WAVES initiative. 'It's outstanding that the initiative for WAVES has come from the Honourable Prime Minister himself. Or else, film industry members keep crying, 'Humko industry status kab doge'!' he said, blending gratitude with his trademark wit. He noted that with digital platforms booming, it's become increasingly difficult to pull audiences into theatres. Events like WAVES, he said, could help push for reforms and ease production hurdles. SRK's previous outing On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in Atlee's Jawan, an action-packed blockbuster that featured him in a dual role. The film, which tackled corruption and justice, starred Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi alongside SRK. Shah Rukh Khan spotted in Bandra incognito
