Shah Rukh Khan Confesses Star Power

“I will never do anything that others want me to do. I have enough money, I am a rich star, I am famous and have enough awards. I will do films that make me happy like I did Ra.One because my children likes superheroes. My father played hockey so I wanted to do Chak De. It is important to feel excited about doing what you want to,” he said.

Khan said his forthcoming releases, YRF’s Fan and Rahul Dholakia’s Raees fall under the off-beat cinema category and he is happy to be a part of them.

The star, who has been in the industry for more than two decades, said even at this stage in his career he does not worry about his work as he knows he is evolving as an actor with each passing day.

“I have no worries at all. I am good at the craft, I am at a good level. I know my choices and do my best. I have no worries as every day you evolve as an actor. Actors don’t worry, and if they do they are not actors they are stars. And I am an actor. My stardom overshadows my work,” he said.

Khan is aiming to usher in a crackling Diwali at the box office with his upcoming film Happy New Year. The movie will see the reunion of SRK and choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan after the success of Main Hoon Naa and Om Shanti Om.

The actor said during the making of the film, which also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Vivaan Shah, he learnt many important lessons, especially the virtue of being patient.

“I have never done an ensemble film where everyone has an equal part. When you are trying to entertain people you have to get bigger and better. Happy New Year is a venture which we all have tried to take to the biggest level possible to entertain people so that they are happy on Diwali.

“As an actor who has worked for 20 years and who could lose patience easily I think what this film has taught me is you got to be patient. Every good thing comes with patience. It doesn’t come with speed, aggression. I think patience is another name for creativity,” Khan said.

Happy New Year, produced by SRK’s banner Red Chillies Entertainment, is expected to hit cinemas in the UAE on October 23.
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