Thursday, March 28, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan Recounts Meeting With German Fans Who Didn't Speak Hindi But Understood His Films

Darpan News Desk IANS, 05 Apr, 2019 10:45 PM
  • Shah Rukh Khan Recounts Meeting With German Fans Who Didn't Speak Hindi But Understood His Films

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan believes humour and entertainment are one of the most powerful tools to strengthen human bonds across various cultures, races, nationalities and religions.

 

The 53-year-old actor, who was honoured with a doctorate in Philanthropy by The University of Law, London, on Friday, believes the reason for his popularity across the globe is the fact that what he expresses on screen is a universal emotion which everybody relates with.

 

"One of the greatest learning for me has been to appreciate the sheer simplicity of humour and entertainment as a powerful tool for strengthening human bonds across all races, cultures, nationalities and religions. I remember meeting fans in Germany one freezing winter evening. None of them spoke a word of Hindi, they told me that they didn't even watch my films with subtitles yet they understood everything," Shah Rukh said in his acceptance speech.

 
 
 
 
 

"This might have been the result of the melodrama of Bollywood plots but it was more likely just the fact that shared emotions and the simple language of their expression reaches across and binds people of all definitions. In fact, I can't emphasize enough, the importance of expression as a binding force for compassion. It is only by expressing our stories that we create the ground for our life experience to be accepted and understood," he added.

 

He received the merit during a graduation ceremony for more than 350 students, held at the Barbican in London.

 

Shah Rukh, who lends his support to the welfare of the people through his non- profit organisation, Meer Foundation, said hoarding one's success makes them insecure.

 

"Hoarding everything, especially the fruits of success, only leads to a narrowing of perspective, insecurity and the fear of losing power. Giving makes us alive with the possibility of others growing with us, sharing in our work and enriching our lives with their own uniquely beautiful perspectives," he said.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Shivling At Dabangg 3 Set Sparks BJP-Congress Row, Salman Khan Clarifies

Salman Khan later issued a clarification and said the "Shivling" was covered with wooden planks to protect the idol and maintain its sanctity.  

Shivling At Dabangg 3 Set Sparks BJP-Congress Row, Salman Khan Clarifies

There Has To Be Basic Honesty: Javed Akhtar On PM Modi Biopic Credit Row

On March 22, Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to say that he had not written any songs for the Vivek Oberoi-starrer and was "shocked" to find his name on its poster.  

There Has To Be Basic Honesty: Javed Akhtar On PM Modi Biopic Credit Row

Actor Rajpal Yadav Meets Sheila Dikshit, Seeks Ticket From Delhi: Report

Actor Rajpal Yadav Meets Sheila Dikshit, Seeks Ticket From Delhi: Report
Rajpal Yadav confirmed the meeting with the former Delhi chief minister and said he has often paid visits to Dikshit. He said he plans to contest the Lok Sabha election from Delhi.  

Actor Rajpal Yadav Meets Sheila Dikshit, Seeks Ticket From Delhi: Report

Was Tough To Revisit My Dark Chapters: Sunny Leone

Actress Sunny Leone, who is gearing up for the final season of the web series "Karenjit Kaur - The Untold Story of Sunny Leone", says she often broke into tears w

Was Tough To Revisit My Dark Chapters: Sunny Leone

WATCH: After Performing As A Farm Woman, BJP Mp Hema Malini Now Drives A Tractor In Mathura

Wearing sunglasses, the Mathura candidate Hema Malini was seen driving a New Holland tractor and happily posing for cameras making a victory sign.

WATCH: After Performing As A Farm Woman, BJP Mp Hema Malini Now Drives A Tractor In Mathura

After Playing PM Modi, Vivek Oberoi Gets A New Role: BJP Star Campaigner

'PM Narendra Modi' has been at the centre of a raging controversy, with opposition parties alleging that its release was scheduled for April 5 with the intention of influencing voters ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.  

After Playing PM Modi, Vivek Oberoi Gets A New Role: BJP Star Campaigner

PrevNext