Sharukh Khan has had a dream run in Bollywood cinema for literally about 10 years. He is pitted the safest bet for a Hit in the industry. He has fans all over the nation. Being from chennai I very well know what great opening does a SRK movie gets even here. Its just un imaginable.
The fan following for him is just incredible. Recently voted the *MTV youth icon of the year, * his stature and popularity is ever growing in the Bollywood Industry probably only next to the Big B alone. Recently Neha dupia quoted ‘ only sex and SRK sells’, such is his greatness in the industry. His popularity is growing globally as he has fanatic polish fan following with five of his films being screened in the Polish Film Festival recently.
I would like to list a personal list of favorite SRK movies:
SWADES:
Though this movie didn’t do well in the box office its one of my all time favorites. SRK is always used to play larger than life characters, but Ashutosh made him to play Mohan Bhargav, which could be easily related to reality. He did the role beautifully. He deliberately underplayed and got accolades. This character almost got SRK a National award but for Saif ali khan. It is memorable and a thought provoking movie, backed by great cinematography and the best overall soundtrack from Rehman. A great movie.
BAAZIGAR:
This movie made SRK reach stardom. The whole industry took notice of him with this movie. He never hesitated to play the negative character so early in his career. It was a super duper hit. The movie was a well-made package. With lots of sentiments, action, romance and comedy. Johnny lever was amazing as the memory less servant. The movie had great music from Anu malik, which ruled the charts for many months. This movie broke many records in the box office. SRK bagged the film fare award for it. Great mass entertainer.
DDLJ:
It Broke all record at the Box office. The longest running movie ever in the history of Cinema. It recently completed 500 weeks at the Maratha Mandir. This shows what the movie is off. It was a wholesome family entertainer. The chemistry between SRK and Kajol was just awesome. The pair looked great on screen. It was one of the best movies from the Yash Chopra Factory. The movie had commendable performances from Amrish puri and Anupam kher. It had great music. ‘Tuje dekha tho hai jaana sanam’ is probably the best romantic song ever in the bollywood Industry.
KAL HO NA HO:
This was a neat movie. It was Produced by the Dharma productions. It had all the ingredients of good family entertainer. SRK was just brilliant. He carried on the character so well. The movie had splendid performance from Priety Zinta and Saif ali khan, getting him a Film fare award. Awards and Accolades kept pouring in. The music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy was their best effort till date. The debut director Nikhil got everything right to make this movie one of the huge grosser in Hindi cinema.
KABHI HAAN KABHI NAA:
This was during the early stages of his career. The movie was about a guy who finds luck nowhere in his life be it his exams, his music band or the girl he loves. This is a great lighthearted movie. SRK in his younger days suited aptly for this character, which he portrayed with great energy and enthusiasm. In the movie, the way he plans for something and finally gets into all sort of trouble are all so enjoyable. He tries out all sorts of stuff to win the heart of his love (Annie) played by suchitra krishnamurthi with no success. A very enjoyable movie and one of my favorites.
As I said earlier it is just my favorite ones, im sure there would be people who disagree with me. Please let me know your suggestions and comments.