BBC Asian Network presents Shah Rukh Khan

BBC Asian Network
Date: 12.04.2012Last updated: 12.04.2012 at 11.00

Category: Asian Network



The BBC Asian Network today announces that it is to bring listeners a choice selection of exclusive content from some of world’s biggest Asian stars.

From May-September, the digital network will present a range of programming, including specialised meet the stars events, comedy, drama and dedicated programmes, hearing from voices including the king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, comedy sensation, Meera Syal and screen legend, Madhuri Dixit.

Husain Husaini, Head of Programmes, BBC Asian Network, adds: “Shah Rukh Khan is the centre piece, the biggest star in Indian cinema has made five very personal recorded programmes for us and is also presenting a live show on the network. Listeners will get the amazing opportunity to appear with him.

For the first time ever, Bollywood’s biggest star Shah Rukh Khan will present his own radio shows, gracing the station’s airwave with Shah Rukh Khan’s Heroes (4-8 June). This five-part series sees the star exploring his five heroes, treating listeners to some fascinating stories along the way. He’ll also delve into the world of his favourite songs, revealing why he connects them to his five inspirations.

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Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes

Date: 19.04.2012 Last updated: 12.04.2012 at 11.15

Category: Asian Network

In this exclusive five-part series, Bollywood’s biggest star shares previously untold stories and pays tribute to those who have influenced and inspired him the most. Presenting his own radio shows for the very first time, Shah Rukh Khan also picks music that matters to him the most and dedicates it to his heroes.

Taj Mohammed Khan, Monday 28 May, 7pm

In Part One of his Heroes, Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his father as the ‘most important hero of my life’.

Named as one of the youngest freedom fighters for India at the time, Taj Mohammed Khan, from Peshawar, played an integral part of Shah Rukh’s life, right up until he died of throat cancer when Shah Rukh was 15.

The Bollywood star credits his father as the reason for him becoming an actor, explaining how he drew similarities between Shah Rukh and his brother, labelling them both as ‘artists’. He also relays all the things his father taught, kindness, patience, humour and that ‘it is not special to be special, it is special to be ordinary.’

He talks of how he misses his father, ‘the stories can go on and on about my father, and I can spend a whole lifetime talking about my dad. And tell you how he has been such a major impression in my life… and I really do miss him.’ In addition, he reveals that his father is the figure that he looks up to the most – the person that he would most like to be like.

Dhyan Chand, Tuesday 29 May, 7pm

Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player, considered as one of the greatest players of all time. Born in August 1905, he died aged 74 in 1979 and in this second programme, Shah Rukh Khan talks about why he has inspired his life. The actor reveals how he has learnt from Dhyan’s success, ‘success is not something that can be passed on. The greatest of people, the most successful of people perhaps will never be able to teach their children or their colleagues, to be as successful as they were.’

He also speaks about Dhyan opening his eyes to more than just the sport of hockey, ‘Mr Dhyan Chand made me realise how important it is to be sporty or be involved in some kind of activity which makes you win and lose, or gives you a feeling of a life that there is a level playing field for everything.’

Finally, Shah Rukh discusses how Dhyan’s inspiration branches wider than sport, explaining that, ‘just in case you can’t even achieve success in the field you wanted too, there are always going to be opportunities which will allow you do so later on. So don’t give up.’

Amitabh Bachchan, Wednesday 30 May, 7pm

The third programme in this series sees Shah Rukh Khan spotlighting one of Bollywood’s most popular icons, Amitabh Bhachan. Born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on 11 October 1942, Amitabh has acted in hundreds of films during a career spanning more than four decades. He is now regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.

Shah Rukh describes him as ‘a hero to millions and billions’ and that one of his personal greatest achievements was when he ‘was able to stand in the same frame (as Amitabh), breathe the same air and that I got to work with him.’

He explains how Amitabh had a remarkable influence on his life, how he feels privileged to know him. How the longevity of his career is outstanding, ‘he just goes on and on because he’s one of the few things which is completely against the medium that good things don’t last, he is the good thing. There is no ending to this.’

Shah Rukh also highlights Amitabh’s professionalism and his sheer hard work, remembering the experiences he has had with him on set over the years. The fact that Amitabh is a perfectionist and always strives to be great.

‘He is one of the finest finest people, finest actors, and a great human being to have come into my life.’

The Heroines, Thursday 31 May, 7pm

In part four of Shah Rukh Khan’s Heroes, the actor credits the actresses who have acted alongside him throughout his career. He says he is lucky to have worked with three generations of leading ladies, labelling it as ‘a great learning experience’ and that the ’heroines have made me the star that I am.’

In a male dominated industry, he reveals that he thinks that the actresses deserve most credit and how he has been inspired by them throughout his career - from instilling more confidence in him as an actor to teaching him dancing techniques on set.

He reminisces about a time when he had to dress as a woman for a film, how difficult it was in the clothes, make-up, wigs, and false eyelashes – so difficult that he ended up in hospital for two days after filming!

He credits the actresses’ professionalism, hard work and humble nature and explains how he has built the greatest of relationships with many them.

The Ordinary Man, Friday 1 June, 7pm

In this final programme, Shah Rukh Khan dedicates his last Hero to the ‘ordinary man’ – ‘a man who is normal, like you and I.’

Revisiting his father’s view, that it is special to be down to earth, Shah Rukh talks about the hard work that he believes he has invested to cover up his lack of talent and how he has the same fear of failure as he did when he started working in the industry. He talks about his faith in God and religion and how he truly believes himself to be an ordinary man – doing things exactly like other normal men.

Telling a story about a ordinary man who lives in Mumbai, India, we hear a typical day in this man’s life; making his own food, standing on an overcrowded local train into the city to work, the need for him to come home and make his wife happy and mother comfortable and to not have that much money to spend on life’s luxuries. He says, ‘it’s not the cost of the shirt or jacket that you wear, it’s just how much you enjoy wearing it”, explaining that these ordinary men are heroes because they enjoy life in spite of the world’s issues.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/asiannetwork/shah-rukh-khan.html#section-1

omgosh! this sounds amazing!! just thinking about listening to him talk about all these people in his own voice.. wowwww

Thank you so much Ima for informing us about this. Does this mean 7pm Indian Time? And has some one a Link where We can hear this Channel? I so wants to hear it.

Gud, informative
can any1 tel me how to create a post?

You're welcome. I'm not sure but they will tell us the details in May. Here's the info for now:

The Shah Rukh Khan Show, Wednesday 20 June, 7-10am
Often referred to as "The King of Bollywood", Shah Rukh Khan has graced the cinema screen for over three decades. In addition to his Heroes series recorded exclusively for the BBC Asian Network, he will present ‘The Shah Rukh Khan Show’ with help from Breakfast presenter Tommy Sandhu. Listeners will be able to talk to the celebrated star via social media, text and phone and listeners can win a competition to meet the actor on the day (details to be announced in May.)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/asiannetwork/meet-the-stars.html

omg! the second post in like the best thing ive ever read from shah recently! i soooo want to hear this like now! the full stuff

oh wow thank u so much..

will be a very interesting programme to watch out for

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@TommySandhu when shahrukh is gracing your show round july time,plz plz plz can i meet him?

Found this on thier Webside

Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes


Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his heroes.

Coming up

Today, 19:00 on BBC Asian Network

Taj Mohammed Khan
Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his father, his most important hero.
See all 6 programmes coming up (including repeats).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jcby1

And Here you can hear it today 7pm Britian Time
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_asian_network?search-search=Search Radioplayer

There is something in June too.
Shah Rukh Khan is coming to Join Us!



Shah Rukh Khan is coming to BBC Asian Network and you can be there too!
Yes, we're giving you the chance to meet the Baadshah of Bollywood and be a guest on his very own radio show. To be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize, make sure you tune in to BBC Asian Network in June for more details.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/shows/asian-network-presents/features/about/#

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Taj Mohammed Khan

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Synopsis

In the first of this five part series, Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to his father as the "most important hero of my life".
Named as one of the youngest freedom fighters for India at the time, Taj Mohammed Khan played an integral part in Shah Rukh's life until he died of throat cancer when the Bollywood star was just 15.
Shah Rukh talks about all the lessons his father taught him; kindness, patience, humour and that "it is not special to be special, it is special to be ordinary."
The Bollywood star also credits his father as the reason he entered the industry. Shah Rukh says the great Dilip Kumar was his dad's favourite actor and that's why he decided to play the role of Devdas in the remake, a role originally played by Dilip Kumar.
He also talks about how he wants to be like his dad; a gentleman, a good father and someone with a lot of strength.
The actor explains how he misses his father, "the stories can go on and on about my father, and I can spend a whole lifetime talking about my dad. And tell you how he has had such a major impression on my life and I really do miss him.".
Broadcasts

1. Mon 28 May 2012
   19:00
   BBC Asian Network
2. Sun 3 Jun 2012
   12:00
   BBC Asian Network

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jcbyc

Here you can find when they air which Episode.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jcby1/episodes/upcoming

he is so brilliant.

In a few Minutes it will start. So can't wait.

i love listen srk

Don't know it makes me so sad to hear Shah Rukh speak about his Father. Oh i want to give Shah Rukh a Hug. Shah Rukhs Father would be proud of Shah Rukh.

yes verry proud!

I'm not hearing anything!

sofie the link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_asian_network