calling all writers

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I have been trying all day to think of a snazzy way to phrase this, but I can't, so: everyone who wants to, let's write about why we love (or don't love) Shahrukh Khan on his birthday, November 2. The more pictures of eyebrows or non-shirts, the better.

Comments

Sharon said…
I was SO into SRK when Darr came out, i memorized the lyrics to "Jadoo Teri Nazar" even though I was like, nine-ish at the time. *grin*
October 17, 2006 5:04 PM
Beth Loves Bollywood said…
TOTALLY understandable. As I keep telling people who are new to Bollywood, resistance is futile. In fact, that's what I think I'll call my post.
October 17, 2006 6:04 PM
Unknown said…
To this I say cool beans. As long as I can keep track of the dates, you can count on me to gush about SRK to no end.
October 17, 2006 6:53 PM
Anonymous said…
My second movie seen on the big screen was DDLJ. I hadnt liked SRK in Baazigar and Darr too much. But as Raj in DDLJ, he simply swept me off my feet *sigh* As Beth says, resistance to those dimples was futile
October 17, 2006 11:15 PM
Anonymous said…
And today when I see Baazigar and Darr, I cant make out why I didnt like him in them hahahaha. That's the man's charishma...
October 17, 2006 11:17 PM
Anonymous said…
I totally want to paint him, but I can't actually make a commitment to. But I will someday - maybe for his next birthday if it's not done?

- Rachel in NS
October 18, 2006 8:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Sharukh just has that thing. It's like i don't want to like him, he always plays obsessive/possessive men but there's just something...about...those... EYEBROWS!

I'm convinced it's the eyebrows.
October 18, 2006 11:03 AM
Anonymous said…
Definitely in the eyebrows, t.Hype! And everything in his face sort of moves to compliment those eyebrows - plus his eyes are usually so mischievous.

- Rachel in NS
October 18, 2006 7:54 PM
Anonymous said…
ummm - I'm probably going to let this one pass without significant contribution.... :D
October 19, 2006 4:55 AM
Anonymous said…
hi beth,

i have just arrived home to spend the diwali w'end with my family!

how are we doing the SRK thing? are we all doing it on our own blogs? what did michael say?

have to go now, but will be in touch with you :>
October 19, 2006 7:47 AM
Maja said…
It is all in the eyebrows!

I'll definitely be a part of this, I just set my phone to remind me so I don't forget about it. Better start making some screencaps! :D
October 19, 2006 10:09 AM
sanjay jha said…
happy dipavali to you beth
cheers
jhaji.
October 21, 2006 12:26 AM
Movie Mazaa said…
Oh Gawd!
Why do I hate him soooo much??
:D
October 21, 2006 3:16 AM
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