Open letter to King Khan

   Along with my morning Coffee comes life as it may. Surfing around as usual, a line forced its bullets to my eyes "But unfortunately you chose surrender to evil SRK. You bowed to hate and hate won" I almost chocked on my last Coffee sip that at that moment never tasted more bitter.
What nonsense is this! King Khan doesn't surrender to anyone! nor bow for that matter, He is The King and will forever remain so. a title that was bestowed upon him by his loving fans and perhaps only them has the right to change that which will never happen because unlike you former Canadian minister of health, we know him well.


Of Course we all know the origin of this whole thing after the shameful Uri Attacks that left the Indian heart as well as ours bleeding and it is a government decision to ban Pakistani actors from working in Bollywood movies or even to cross the border, anyone who opposes that will be in legal troubles. Not you or anyone would put his reputation and business going down that lane. Not a question of kingship here,but of wisdom. Millions are invested in Bollywood films, not only profits but thousands of families of workers and crew members depending on these two giant production houses you mentioned be it Dharma or Red Chillies entertainment. what did you want them to do? 
it would've been more apt in my point of view if you dedicated your hot pen and full pride to the government officials and ask them to retrieve this ban and exclude Art from politics. keep it a free bird as it is the case in Canada where you live or the countries you can talk about.

King Khan did not succumb to hate or evil, you will never fit in his shoes, so don't try to imagine how it feels like. In fact He did the most Heroic and noble act ever that you probably won't have the guts to do had you been given the chance.


 SRK doesn't interfere in the choice of his cast in any film. It is solely Director choice according to the story so it was not his choice. Mahira Khan is a great actress and her being Pakistani has nothing to do with that! just like your being a Health minister in a Canadian government that has nothing to do with you being Indian. Art is Her only Passport the way it should be. And king Khan trying to patch up some old cracks in this sad world in his own little way! tried to bring a once one thread closer. but you people don't get it! you don't get him! His own people! it's really painful. He knows it's thorny yet he chosen to bleed for a better future.


It was a moment of absolute power. of courage and bravery! the desire to save millions be it workers or the smiles of people who will enjoy this work. and yes He transforms from a king to a beggar for those smiles, for that priceless love of billions, He is the beggar of seeking love only and its mercy. 


 King Khan is the voice of truth.  The One Proud Indian who brings India to the universal spotlight everyday just as he wakes up and breathes this air. He is the Idol of billions youngsters and the beloved of all adults and the heartbeat of us women all over the world. if love to have a face it would be his and if kindness to speak it would've been in his voice. not mentioning all his charities or achievements. you can google that, but as for a fan lover from across the globe, Shah Rukh Khan saved my life and made me better person today. if that is not his dignity, then i don't know what is. 
so He wins, Mr. former minister. He wins our hearts and unconditional love for what he did, does and will be doing for years to come.
 
Oh yes, many Indians would have been ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with Him in the ensuing fight, but why risk it? suppose those many Indians had some job appointments and family commitments and couldn't show up to stand shoulder to shoulder in the ensuing fight, that will leave him all alone, by himself, facing the forces of darkness and pseudo patriots dictating him what to say or do to be a good citizen, He whose father died as the youngest freedom fighter of this country! He would've been left bare to the storm and as usual you would write a clapping letter while seated on your air-conditionned office somewhere in Democratic Canada to your earned his title in your eyes now King Khan while his posters being burnt and film losing to hate goons!
like it happened before, a whole Deja vu for me..there,  

Take one:
Date: 12 February 2010.
Mode: Flashback
"My Name is Khan" release. SRK in New York ringing the NASDAQ bill and serenading the live audience with his wet eyes singing "Tere Naina" as his daughter's favorite tune of the movie.
while back home in Mumbai, Maharshtra specifically his film was being boycotted, posters burnt and audience hit before cinema halls over a controversy after a line he said in a cricket interview that had nothing to do with the years of hard work and thousands of people involved in the making of this magnificent labor of love that was warmly received all over the globe and made its way to be one of of his highest grossing films overseas.
He got hurt badly and so did we. His worldwide fans who felt so helpless before the destructive power of hate. back then we were all new to the word, still are i think, so we stood by him and he stood tall. King Khan doesn't bow nor bend. He sways in the tune of our love only.
and the times passed, left a wound and a scar yes, but that's how real men are made of. till date i still can't forget those night tweets, how sad he was and how heart wrenching it became for all of us his lovers. not even sure how and why it happened in the first place though.
His name is Khan and He is a Loverist!

Take two:
Date: 23 December 2015
Mode: Still Flashback
"Dilwale" release after another totally hogwash controversy lead by a misquoted statement that was totally misunderstood and extremely blown out of proportion. that too on his birthday!
boycotting calls circulated everywhere on social media, hate showed its ugly face and some cinemas were threatened to be burned if they run the film, audience got beaten and souls were endangered!
Sad SRK surfing the world for the promotion of his film. regardless of anything he does what he has to do with all dignity and grace. we bleed with him. in our birdy talks and literal loud screams. we support our idol and life inspiration but still he is alone out there! facing the Hurricane of bully and wearing nothing but his HEART. keeping in his mind the army of love that depends on him for a living, the workers and crew. His fans and well wishers everywhere who awaits his cinematic risings like the full moon in their darkest nights. why always HIM? is it because he is so successful? independent, made it on his own outsider who had nothing on but his heart, guts and lots of sadness to overcome? he owes nothing to nobody, He deserves where he is right now, on top. though he is in real the most grateful, humble and down to earth person ever but someone has to say it for him. So we Fans do. It left him heart broken and deeply hurt again, he kept his head high and his dimples flashed in every camera encounter but the wound reopened and another scar got born.

 Take three: 
Date: 9 December 2016
Mode: Flash-forward
 On Monday, Shah Rukh Khan paid the MNS chief Raj Thackeray a visit to assure him that the leading lady of Raees from Pakistan won’t be coming to India to promote the film.

After a tremendous thrilling response to his upcoming movie "Raees" Shah Rukh Khan the actor was shifting residence to cloud n-9. so many praises to his ecstatic performance and the glimpse of the most awaited venture is reassuring of a full ride of excellence and artistic class.
so much effort was put in the movie, powerful script and slick action topped by the epic performance of King Khan who is good when is good but when bad is way better.  
but Shah Rukh Khan the businessman had to make sure his wound won't reopen and he won't be getting another scar for the new year so he did what he had to do to protect himself, his long years of dedication be it in this film or his honorable legacy of 25 years of love, blood and sweat.  
but the- moral police goons sitting before their screens fighting the Don Qixhote windmills of righteous decisions of others they know absolutely nothing about -didn't like it! and started preaching as usual, king khan bowed to hate and bla bla bla..and since i am already a High BP patient, it made me sick to my stomach! i mean who the hell were there in any of the previous takes Shah Rukh kad to go through all alone without showing how painful it was just to keep people happy!
who of those screen bullies will come forward to pay the losses if protests of hate burst by the Shiv Sena or any other political party damaging all these years of heart work Shah Rukh and his co producers and Raees crew put in the film? He was working non stop for months with a broken patella putting his health on the line not listening to his doctors, living on pain killers and relief patchesjust to finish the film in time and not cause any extra troubles for the makers including his own company. where were you those who patronize? oh yes bingo! bingoo! sitting on your big fat asses chewing your pathetic old bitter anti-national gums and waiting for anything he does to start an unnecessary fire.
It became a cliche, a disgusting and most ridiculous one at the matter of fact. India is bigger then that.we love India because of Shah Rukh Khan. He through his films and personality introduced us, his foreign fans to a beautiful, tolerant, loving and most secular India that i as many of us too wished in my heart in my every coming life (if i still have any) that i would be Indian just to feel him more in his own skin.
Shah Rukh Khan is not only a National asset or Indian Pride He is a universal passion. An ambassador of love and humanity, we claim him in our hearts but we know that His heart is an Indiawaala.

 
Dear Shah Rukh,
King Khan, you earned this title and deserve it. You did the right thing. you offered a hand of love and peace. set an example of selflessness and care of others that should be taught. we are so proud of you king Khan!You carry a huge responsibility upon your shoulders, a burden of expectations. we understand and much appreciate all you do to entertain us in these horrid days where smiles are becoming too precious everywhere around.
There is nothing wrong in doing what you have to do to protect your loved ones, "Raees is your unborn baby, on his way to the world you need to ensure him a safe delivery and a smooth welcome. and we your fans and lovers from all over the world stand by you, support and love you always. nothing and no one can touch our love. You take care of yourself and believe in us. we will make sure your baby is most loved. don't ever be sad king, we are around you and at your back, you can count on us. your knightwriters will all be Raees for Raees ki peaceful release.
After all, it's "The universe ki hawa mein Shah rukh Khan hai, iss hawa ko kaise rokoge? "

Sincerely,
your loving Fans.

link to the original article by the former Canadian health minister Ujal Dosnajh published in the Indian Express on Tuesday 13 December 2016.

http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/gossip/33931-former-canadian-health-minister-lashed-out-at-srk-called-him-a-coward-for-saying-he-won-t-work-with-pak-actors.html

Some tweets of love and support

@waglenikhil @IndianExpress You don't know what has happened and you don't know why he did that.. U were never there when he got hate.

— IkRaees❤️ (@Ikra4SRK) December 12, 2016

After Dilwale, I support everything SRK does to ensure a smooth release of his films. Those days still haunts me 😔😏

— Benediction of GOD (@deba2501) December 11, 2016

@iamsrk did what he had to do for his business which supports thousands. That is what you do when you are the head. I fully support SRK

— Tony Ashai (@tonyashai) December 13, 2016

I support SRK because he's an outsider he hasn't been handed anything for free. He's worked HARD, and DESERVES to be at the position he is.

— Meera (@ruinyuo) December 4, 2016

"And everyone opposing Shahrukh would have done the same damn thing under the given circumstances." ....yeah!

— Candy Rukh Khan ❤ (@Kemet2MkMert) December 13, 2016

With you in this, that and all. You have my heart, love and full support. You do what you see right. I believe in you #Raees @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/C4EgrE4daD

— A. Lovely Dreamer. (@Beeros75) December 12, 2016

Whatever a person does, big or small, is of some significance. #Dialoguebaazi #TalkLikeRaees pic.twitter.com/5Qs3QXwi9e

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 12, 2016

Saari Duniya ki Dimaag, Raees Fans ki Daring #WeLoveYouKingKhan  

Dear Zindagi Review

 

  "A film is not really good until the camera is an eye on the head of a poet"- Orson Welles
And what a poem it was this "Dear Zindagi"! a ballad recited in a starry night.
 Film making is like realizing your dream is coming true, turning the cater pillars of your cocoon mind into colorful butterflies that take the sky and fly towards its freedom and light. and with so much bravery Gauri Shinde unfolded her wings. The story protagonist is Kaira the talented cinematographer who deals with a phase in her life that we all been through or still are. choices, being with the right guy or the right girl eternal dogmatic question and then being the dumpee before being dumped and the tragic consequences of this emotional burden we all carry like a second hump on our backs besides fear. then hell broke lose at the insomniac nights of heartbroken Kaira, saw a younger me turning like a hungry lion in a circus cage from the bed to the terrace and from one nightmare to the other. realistically portrayed by the gifted Aliaa Bhatt, i identified with Kaira only i wasn't fortunate enough to have the handsome Dr. Jehenghir Khan around . Mental illness is not a shame, it is like any disease and it needs treatment! a girl is a human being half of any society that is still in our countries suffering for just that. it took lots of guts from the mind stirring director to highlight these important issues that are our communities' crisis currently. take as many bows as you can dear Gauri Shinde, you stroke a chord in the heart of the world.  i felt like in a celebration of life watching this spring fresh of a film. like all the shy buds bloomed off my watered eyes and sunny heart. a touching experience that i will never forget.
Ready, wearing all my unrequited life queries and a little kid excitement at a trip to the fares, i stepped lovingly to the dark hall number 3.

I had read about Shah Rukh Khan the theater monster, the mammoth emotion volcano that erupts sometimes only in his fixed gazes and throws the lava of ability off his well built back turn and soul dozen packs, but then i saw him tonight in this -all seasons of a year in one- ride of delight film. 
not that he had gone anywhere tho, the same Shah Rukh Khan who did A Chak De or swades did Happy New Year and Dilwale with the same dediction and zest and with pouring all his heart, mind and soul he gave us "Fan". it is a matter of dedication that he commits to with the same belief, waking up every day wearing make up and embracing the world. He gives all he has be it candy floss cinema or niche films as this one is termed. though i am not so much into any kinda art frames. Shah Rukh Khan is always there, a director actor, and a tremendous artist by default.    
Watching all his previous Camera encounters and enchanting larger than life endeavors, i thought i saw it all. how will he ever renovate? create someone new every time with a totally different acting technique? but there oops He did it again! Shakira style (cheezy i know but couldn't help it) He brought Jehangir Khan to life with so much ease and effortlessness, portrayed all his emotionless emotions and not suppose to appear but we feel them, inner human struggles. this muted storm he is passing through, his muscles scorching and hands veins screaming dialogues got me totally in "shivers".
the last shot of Jug deserves all the Oscars and awards in the universe for decades. Shah Rukh Khan the actor is an Iceberg that we only scratched its summit while what lies beneath the surface is unmeasured.
(i just wish the Kursi hadn't creak. deep down in my heart i knew it would without showing it, but it was still an unforgettable moment that all of a sudden reminded me it's a movie not real life anymore) 
How he took his Character to himself, that fine line between the responsible professional therapist  and the ordinary passionate man was drawn exquisitely by Shah Rukh's epic performance. The body language and his on fleek sense of humor, the use of every emotion just reached me as a viewer with all efficiency.
he wears his feelings like a glove, a true blue master of acting, i wonder how he take them off in this 2 hours long cold shower rinse! 
He is where he is for a reason, an almost hour length role that bewildered me in every scene, those sea scenes were as refreshing as its real breeze splash on my tiered soul. now i know whenever by the beach, i will have some Mess(y) goals to score.
I knew more always to come out of his hat, the delivery of his simple yet deep dialogues, he nailed it and how! the extraordinary ordinary, like a full moon he was shinning yet hiding his darkest side.
the only set back is that i wanted more of Jug! i didn't want him to go..this vulnerability i sensed in a left written note on the door and an reciprocated goodbye hug touched me to the core.
this tenderness of i am holding your hand go on look at her confession will haunt me forever. i was sold to these little details of his spectacular performance, that "Kusi" thingy i will always keep.
dear Shah Rukh, keep doing and being the magic you are and we will keep falling in love with you all over again. just like we should.

Now coming to Aliaa,  she totally took me by surprise! a full package of wonders, she hit me by storm how solid performance, a bundle of emotions moving, an ocean of talent, a Meryl Streep of her own merit. Still 23 yet completely full of her role and mastering every detail, the dress code and the facial expressions that really took me on a roller coaster. i cried with koko and cheered when she did. Kaira made me one of her 5 inner circle. everyone of us boys and girls relates to kaira. her fears and insecurities, hopes and expectations. and i will never forget that 10 years old boy who was sitting in the chair next to me that i heard sobbing at the brilliant crying scene with Dr. Jehangir and rolling tears on my cheeks myself, i handed him a tissue.
thing is i don't know how will you ever get off that highway my love, you are now practically moved in. 
i am super proud of my lovely discovery Aliaa Bhatt! You Go girl! super duper awesome you are! and i am with you in this Dear Zindagi forever. You just got yourself a new ardent Fan.

Since i had lost count of the times i had watched English Vinglish and how my mom and i consider it one of our dearest friends that we enjoy its company, i had high hopes from dear Zindagi. but now after watching it, our girls night in just got a new intimate friend. 
Being the Scorsezee you are i am extremely grateful you exist in this world of cinema dear Gauri Shinde! the Maestro of this enticing sonata of life. a glamorous direction, sensitive topic that was handled with extreme artistry and elegance. made me look in the mirror as i got home and dearly caressed those bulging folds of my years with love not frustration.
revisited my childhood memories sprinkled balsam on the healing still open wounds.
How mighty is your camera, like a woman in love, each turn was like a coming home hug and every shot was like a kiss. the cinematography is sublime, the cadres were like paintings, a  Monnet in your own elements. every frame whispered beauty in its finest gallery. the pace was very good not one dull moment which is exceptionally brilliant to achieve in such genre of niche films. in fact i wish it lasted longer.
Such a beautiful ride of life you took us to. it is not impossible to accept ourselves just the way we are,  forgive life and open our hearts to love without fear. such a meaningful chocolate content in a folded silver paper of pretty.
Thank you all who were heroes in this film, Jackie, fatty, Raghu, Alka, Sid and Rumi. everyone fits amazingly in. 
the writing is a superstar, a splendid script and an extremely heartwarming performance of all artists.
every song played on a nerve, drenching and soothing. but i wished Zindagi gale la gale was there too.
This gem of a film is just outstanding, i highly recommend watching for all. 
4.5 stars just go for it!
thank you for this memorable trip that i am cherishing in my heart as my dear zindagi's own shrink. after all we do know by now that Goa is never a bad idea.

from the seat of a viewer
Abeer Mohamed.   
AKA @Beeros75
          
   

Fan view

There is a thin line between passion and obsession. when you are in love sometimes you can't see it, it blurs in the bright lights of your illusion. you can justify everything to your loving self and though with all good intentions, sometimes you end up hurting before yourself the one you love the most.
Too much of anything is less. but the Fan can't see beyond his own world and doesn't understand that the star he watches sparkling on the screen has a dark side too. 
Fan is a film every Fan should watch. because if doesn't help to build your life for the better, it's not love, then it turns into mere selfish obsession. 
Shah Rukh Khan versus Shah Rukh Khan they all said, i was waiting for this one because the story line tickles us all in many ways, we are all fans of something, and some of us do get carried away. This is how important this film is, it has a message that needs to reach all FANs.

Now wearing my favorite everything, all ready to go, early as usual i sat with my Coffee and observed around, all are ladies and children and all extremely excited that i saw a family coming late asking for tickets, it was house full! only front seats were available and yes, they took it.
From the first five minutes i met Gaurav,  Shah Rukh Khan creation, my friend asked: who is this actor, looks like SRK a lot! i smiled then told her: yes i wonder where they found him!
every expression of Gaurav is familiar to me, the way he collected the photos, hanged them on his wall, the passion in his eyes. i could relate. though not having photo painted wall in my room, only in my heart.
That first theater stage scene of Gaurav needs an award on its own. the way he is imitating his star and his star is in the background imitating himself all over again. this scene is a spark that lit the whole experience for me. i know SRK is a tremendous actor who is yet to show his assets, but it was freaking brilliant! schizophrenic seemed but sexy at that moment. 
I clapped with Gaurav speech. you can't help but stay with him, he takes your heart, steals your logic, you relate and see his reasons. minds can't agree but hearts understand. each on of us is a Gaurav, and it's only fair to be inspired by the one whose unconditionnal love resides in billion hearts. but always with good intentions.
Every camera turn did its purpose, the make up is another hero! reaching this level of effortlessly representing VFX is magical! you don't see it but its there! take all the bows you can Red Chillies vfx entertainment. Epic stuff, Hollywood have nothing on you guys! this is such a proud moment.
Maneesh Sharma frames  puts you right in the fire. I know he is a Fan boy too, but this time He mastered it.it gave me chills all the tricks Gaurav did, how human nature changes when hurt. it's the blindness of love or may be it's sight.
But it's Shah Rukh Khan that is striking again, this unmatched energy, physical fitness and extreme dedication is beyond my mind, bec i know how hurt he was shooting and his knee injuries troubled him but you can't notice even a limp! this is what professional superstar is about. The actor in him roars excellence, those chase scenes are superb! 
the darkness of the jail walls, the ache in gaurav weeping his 25 years of passion, the fire in his eyes burning the moments he made, rolled my tears all the way.
Aryan anxiety, depicting its maturity and understanding, this struggle was real and rising the bar for any artist from now on, because FAN is a masterpiece of ART.
what can i say, everyone loved it, the climax is smashing, i heard sighs, lil Ohhhss and ahhh..right in my ears from ppl i donno. i was mesmerized by the background score too, everything in this film touches you.

No songs needed, not dances but Gaurav sang with FAN eyes and Aryan danced with his starry glittering skin. keeping that balance between power and vulnerability is hard, but it's Shah Rukh Khan 
where it can all happen, just right.
 
I am FAN OF FAN.
I got FANned and you should go get this breath of fresh air too. 

P.S. I still can't believe Aryan and Gaurav and Shah Rukh Khan are the same person! this is triple FANtasy..I am mind blown king Khan! Thank you for #FAN