Tuesday, November 20, 2007
"I have a lot of respect for Manoj Kumar." - Shah Rukh Khan
After veteran actor Manoj Kumar threatened to sue filmmaker Farah Khan and actor Shah Rukh Khan for aping him in their newest film, Om Shanti Om, SRK has come forward with an apology.
Denying that there was a “conspiracy to humilitate and ridicule Manoj Kumar”, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I don’t want to hurt anyone. I dont think this film should be taken seriously, it’s a comedy.”
He also said that since Manoj Kumar had not said anything to him in person, he would not take it otherwise.
“Elderly people get jolted. Our fathers and grandfathers do that. I have a lot of respect for Manoj Kumar and I admit we should have been more careful,” Shah Rukh added.
In a lighter vein he said, “I have been copying actors for the past 15 years. I never took anyone’s permission. I think I should have called him to take his permission.”
He also said that they have been getting a lot of messages from actors appreciating their work in the film and calling it a tribute to Indian cinema.
Denying that there was a “conspiracy to humilitate and ridicule Manoj Kumar”, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I don’t want to hurt anyone. I dont think this film should be taken seriously, it’s a comedy.”
He also said that since Manoj Kumar had not said anything to him in person, he would not take it otherwise.
“Elderly people get jolted. Our fathers and grandfathers do that. I have a lot of respect for Manoj Kumar and I admit we should have been more careful,” Shah Rukh added.
In a lighter vein he said, “I have been copying actors for the past 15 years. I never took anyone’s permission. I think I should have called him to take his permission.”
He also said that they have been getting a lot of messages from actors appreciating their work in the film and calling it a tribute to Indian cinema.
Labels: Farah Khan, Manoj Kumar, Om Shanti Om, Shahrukh Khan
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