Why Shah Rukh Khan's allure has stood the test of time
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| shah Rukh khan completed 30 years in film industry |
Shah Rukh Khan, an Indian actor, marked 30 years in Hindi film last month. The author of a book on the Bollywood actor's enduring appeal, Shrayana Bhattacharya, explains why he continues to rank among the greatest film stars in the world.
Offering logical
justifications for Khan's continued success in the film industry is undoubtedly
trite. The actor is universally adored by millions of people, to the point
where praise for him in public is frequently considered as cringeworthy
celebrity worship.
But
why is Khan so revered and adored?
The response is nostalgic and beautiful, just like Khan's movies : Khan has always embodied and represented the best of South Asia and India. He gives us a view of a region that is affluent, diverse, and kind—one that can laugh at itself without being enflamed by pious fury.
He continues to serve
as the face of India's tale of economic development for millions of people.
In the 1990s, Khan made his television debut at the same time as India entered the world economy. His fame increased along with the economy's growth.
Khan has also come to symbolise the
progressive plural past that many Indians are attempting to cling to in the
wake of the emergence of the religious right.
The Hindu nationalist government of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is frequently accused of marginalising
India's Muslims, is said by critics to have increased intolerance.
Khan's son, Aryan Khan, was detained in a narcotics case last year and then found not guilty, prompting accusations that the prosecution was intended to bring down India's most prominent Muslim figure. He has always made thoughtful observations about the diversity of India and has performed more Muslim roles than any of his colleagues However, his admirers do not view him just in terms of his religious beliefs; rather, they also find him to be incredibly attractive and knowledgeable.
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| khan plays different roles in many films |
He is secular, but he is also incredibly beautiful, a young fan I spoke with said when discussing the nasty right-wing accusations against Khan aMost significantly, the actor has consistently portrayed the frailty that all humans possess.
Khan frequently portrays frail
characters, including the frail Muslim, the frail spouse, the frail lover, and
even the frail villain. He portrays men who are rarely comfortable with who
they are and those around them.
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| Shah Rukh khan has millions of fans in worldwide |
Over the course of his three-decade
career, the concerns that plague his on-screen personas have changed. They are
frequently emotionally poor, unable to experience complete love, and unable to
let go of their desire to find love.
Beyond the movies, his humour and
humility have been accentuated in television appearances and speeches in front
of large crowds.
Many affluent metropolitan fans I
know are more obsessed with Khan's interviews than his movies. The actor gives
his strongest performance to date in these media exchanges as the unapologetic
middle-class superstar.
Khan has created a public character
that is delectably haughty and composed, constantly luring us with self-aware
moments that are followed by biting brilliance and sarcasm.