Mani Ratnam : SRK was my first choice

SRK was first approached to play the lead role in Raavan. However Abhishek will be playing the role now opposite Aishwarya. Shahrukh Khan was first interested in playing the role when he heard the script from Mani Ratnam but due to the delayed start of the movie he got committed with Aditya Chopra's Rab ne bane di Jodi and couldn't make it. When asked SRK he said there is always next time.

SRK teams up with Murugadas

Its now confirmed that Murugadas will team up with King Khan for his next project. The director is riding high after the success of the Hindi remake of 'Ghajini'. Earlier he had plans of doing a couple of movies in Tamil before returning to Bollywood but seems like King Khan is keen to work with Murugadas and so he has planned to do a Romantic flick with him. He is changing Ramana's script to suit international audiences and is likely to be produced by either Red Chillies or YashRaj Productions.

SRK DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL

Shah Rukh Khan was discharged from the Breach Candy Hospital today afternoon. He made a quiet exit from the back entrance of the hospital to avoid media glare.He was visited by his friends Rani Mukherji, Karan Johar and Farah Khan. They tried to keep the things around him quiet so that the others were not inconvenienced.

SRK was admitted for a shoulder surgery yesterday afternoon after injuring the same while shooting for an action sequence of Dulha Mil Gaya and was successfully operated by Dr.Sanjay.The Doctors have advised King Khan to cease all stunt performances or vigorous movements for a month.

Hairdressers not happy with the title 'Billu Barber' :

These days very few films release with out getting into controversies. This time its SRK's Billu Barber joining the bandwagon after Ghajini and Victory. The Beauty Parlors Association is unhappy with the title and they want it to be Billu Hairdresser as they find the word Barber as a disparaging and insulting. Meanwhile the Association's secretary has had a word with SRK's spokesperson, who has promised for a special screening of the film for the members of the Association. The Secretary has also informed that necessary action will be taken in case they find anything unsavory. The members have been provided with posters and CD's to put up in the shops across the city. Well this seems to be a new way for marketing the film