Controversies affect SRK, but he doesn’t let it show

Actor is sensitive but tries to conceal his feelings in public.


Ians February 01, 2013
SRK admits the argument with a guard at the Wankhede Stadium was wrong and he could’ve dealt with it in a better manner. PHOTO: FILE

MUMBAI:


Getting involved in controversies is a part and parcel of any celebrity’s life, but superstar Shahrukh Khan says it does affect him personally, though he doesn’t let it show in public.


“They all affect me. I am a very educated, sensitive and an extremely private person. So all of them [controversies] sadden, disturb and anger me in the comfort of my house,” Shahrukh told IANS in an interview. “And what is even more disturbing is that when you go out in public, you need to behave in a certain way. It is a no-win situation.”

The actor says he has not been a very media-savvy person and is unaware of what the politically correct thing to say is.

“This whole ideology of saying the right thing at the right time and the whole PR activity, I have never done it. I am the most media unsavvy person. I say what I feel and I get in trouble for it,” said the 47-year-old.

“I have not learnt to deal with it, but I am a good actor and when I come out in public I deal with it [controversy]. But I don’t like it — it is embarrassing, saddening and humiliating,” he added.

Though, the actor considers 2012 as a good year as he was a part of legendary film-maker Yash Chopra’s last directorial venture Jab Tak Hai Jaan and his team Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League (IPL), but at the same time, he often found himself in trouble too; his brawl at the Wankhede stadium being at the top of the list.

“It was a good year. Like I said I have beaten up people before when they said wrong things. I am extremely sorry to my children for embarrassing them. But as a father, I would do it all over again, if I have to. My wife often gets angry when I say all these things honestly,” he said.

Elaborating on the Wankhede Stadium controversy after the IPL final last May when he got into an argument with a security guard, the actor admitted he made a mistake.

“I thought the guard was wrong and I also thought it was more wrong for me to behave like that. Now I surround myself with more security, so that I get more pushed up in my ivory tower and stop being a normal person. That’s the way the world wants to see me, so that’s how I will be,” he said.

The actor will be a part of Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA), which launched this year. Shahrukh said awards are still very important to him and he feels extremely proud when he receives one.

“I like awards. I am very childlike when it comes to them. I get very excited with my kids’ awards and medals which they get as well. We display them,” he said.

“When we are surrounded by so much fame and controversies, the thing that keeps you going is that there is recognition in this form. At the end of the year you get happy with the awards. Whenever I get an award, I go and keep it in my children’s room. It’s like a gift,” he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 1st, 2013.

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COMMENTS (4)

Najma Iftikhar | 11 years ago | Reply

At this age and day why do we idiots fight on religion whether Muslin,Hindu,Sikh,Christian or Jew every one should be respected,loved and taken care of being a human being. I dont understand life is so short there is no time for giving love how can one find time ofr hate.

Najma Iftikhar | 11 years ago | Reply

Where ever you are born whether India,Pakistan or for that matter in the Western World. The basic need of human being is to be treated kindly and humanly . We are living in this world where no religion should disturb anyone at any cost in his daily life, this is very personal and women should be treated equally and part of the society.As far as SRK is considered he is Indian and he will be Indian and we Pakistani love him for being what he is (nothing to do with religion) I pray to Allah to give every one a rational brain and not to indulge in these ety matters (Life is short for love how can one find time for hate). najma

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