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My heart doesn’t allow me to work on any film right now, says Shah Rukh Khan

The King of Bollywood wants time to unwind.

23 Jun, 2019

Shah Rukh Khan has taken some time off after Zero and it's because he says his heart just isn't in it at the moment.

The Bollywood actor was earlier rumoured to have signed on to the Rakesh Sharma biopic, Saare Jahan Se Accha, as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Sahir Ludhianvi biopic, but now Khan has put all rumours to rest.

“I have no film with me right now. I am not working on any film," he said.

"Usually what happens is when your one film is coming to an end, you begin work on your next film and I get involved within 3-4 months. But this time I am just not feeling like... My heart doesn't allow me to.." added Khan. "I just felt that I should rather take time out, watch films, listen to stories and read more books.

It's not just to unwind but also to give time to his family, he explained. "Even my kids are in their college stage... my daughter is going to college and my son is about to finish his studies. So I just want to spend more time with my family."

Let's see when the King of Bollywood decides to come back to the big screen.

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Naeem Jun 23, 2019 01:14pm

This is basically beginning of the end of SRK.

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A pakistani Jun 23, 2019 01:28pm

Fair enough, every nature of work requires a sane human being to take time off and recharge. Only cows and buffaloes can plough fields without a break.

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Saadia muazzam Jun 23, 2019 01:41pm

You have proved yourself a great actor. Films can be a hit or flop but you are now far ahead. It's good to take a break after so many years of hectic work and being self made MashaaAllah. Stay happy and focused.

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Ttr Jun 23, 2019 01:44pm

If you still want hero roles its not going to be unless you produce your own films. Transition into chrachter roles or manage your kkr cricket franchise and production company.

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daskalos Jun 23, 2019 01:46pm

Good luck SRK, whatever you decide. You have entertained millions of people all over the world and deserve time off.

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Kumar(Varanasi) Jun 23, 2019 01:49pm

@Naeem ,No. Actually, beginning of a the real life lived for one's sake before it is too late to begin anything .

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Mani Jun 23, 2019 01:50pm

SRK doesn't need to work any more. He's already rich and famous. He can afford to chill and relax without a worry in the world for the rest of his life.

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Zaffar Jun 23, 2019 02:02pm

I think its best for him to take time and reconsider acting. He needs to reinvent himself and look up to Aamir Khan who has been making movies with substance. I am a big fan of SRK all my life but his recent roles and choice of selection surprises me.

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nadeem Jun 23, 2019 02:04pm

Thank you "Uncle"

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Deependra Jun 23, 2019 02:05pm

Polite way to accept his innings are over.

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Topbrass Jun 23, 2019 02:07pm

Writing on the wall. You can't putup against the likes of Ranveers and Ranbirs anymore. Better read books.

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Laila Jun 23, 2019 02:16pm

@Naeem End? There are other career paths than acting.. Production, directing, song writing, painting, writing, start an education, set up a charity.

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Prateik Jun 23, 2019 02:21pm

Career over.

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Ayesha Khan Jun 23, 2019 02:35pm

Yes we wanted a desperate break from you also.

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M. Saeed Jun 23, 2019 02:53pm

Shahrukh Khan must take the example of Dilip Kumar. Dilip had developed acute depression after acting in so many sad films and was then advised by doctors to either take comedy films or retire within him. He did the both.

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Thinking Jun 23, 2019 02:56pm

Please take a longer break and quit smoking, doing hero roles. Use this break for some acting classes too. We expect better acting from you, after amassing so many years of experience

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Voice ò Reason Jun 23, 2019 02:56pm

It's economics 101. SRK ruled every single heart in India till a few years ago. Then a journalist used him to malign the then govt. An he had a fall out, with his audience. He disrespected, maligned the very people who made him everything he today is. Lots of people used to go to cinema just because the movie had SRK. That connection was smash broken that day. Now people know what SRK is, how he thinks, feels. No more emotional connect with SRK and it shows in the performance of his movies. With such dismal returns on his prijects he ain't the star he was. It's the death of a star effected by himself.

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Rocky Jun 23, 2019 03:03pm

SRK is and will remain an institution of Bollywood cinema industry for a long time.

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Sam Siddiqui Jun 23, 2019 03:17pm

This seems to be the end of SRK's career. He should start opting for roles like Amitabh Bachan

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naveem Jun 23, 2019 03:30pm

Heart doesn't allow you or you know that your movies are never going to work. Go for retirement and start taking character roles.

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Ashish joshi Jun 23, 2019 03:52pm

Shahrukhji make most of your time with family. They had missed you earlier. Take care

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Aban Usmani Jun 23, 2019 04:06pm

SRK we love you You are the King of Hearts This should be your well deserved sabbatical

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Expat (usa) Jun 23, 2019 04:06pm

There is an alternative - retire completely, you have made billions (Indian rupees). Take your family to cruises , enjoy life with your family , remaining time spend on social welfare. 1/3 of Indians are living below poverty line.

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Johar Jun 23, 2019 04:09pm

with the rise of new stars like Ranveer Singh, SRK is smart enough to envisage that its time to hang the boots. He is a super rich tycoon with enough money in banks, IPL and production house and does not need to continue working mediocre roles. I think its best to retire with dignity and as a legend.

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Mahmood Jun 23, 2019 04:16pm

Oh what a relief! Time for him to retire for good!

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Suresh Jun 23, 2019 04:18pm

Sorry mate, your last few films were super flops. Dont waste any more money as the audience has changed their taste.

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Aditya Jun 23, 2019 04:28pm

Its not the career end of King, he just needs to change his team who finalize the scripts for him and also he needs to change him self, when he know that something is not logical then why he putting his time, efforts, money and ruining the career with the movies like harry met sejal, zero ( after interval it was hell) Shahrukh needs to take his business mind out-of the films sript and requires to think from the audience point, he made a big mistake to refuse the script based on (Rakesh Sharma biopic) But if mr khan thinks about the business perspective then he should be smart like Amir khan, at least he made some good cinema with good business (not talking about thags - galti sab se ho jati hai) but Shahrukh was a king and would be the king forever, and we all still love him. Best of luck Shahrukh Khan

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Jabba Jun 23, 2019 04:35pm

Good decision for his own sake and sake of others (poor movie-goers expecting good acting).

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Sel Jun 23, 2019 04:42pm

@Deependra I agree, has he being flopping since recently?

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Uma Jun 23, 2019 05:22pm

Mr. Shah Rukh Khan, you have entertained us for so many years. A big THANK YOU for that!! Listen to your heart, take a break and see you on the other side completely rejuvenated and back... AND HOW!!! All best wishes and loads of love.

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Bhaijan Jun 23, 2019 05:30pm

He may began to help people of India as philanthropist. The innocent poor simple audiences from India have great credit to appreciate his performances, he is an Indian specific hero, certainly not compatible in Hollywood.

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Pawan Jun 23, 2019 05:32pm

@nadeem Thank grandfather SRK.

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Pawan Jun 23, 2019 05:34pm

@Rocky Joke

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Sands Jun 23, 2019 05:46pm

SRK the actor has become boring , old & irrelevant. Take as along a break as needed,you will not be missed, thanks to the talents of Ranveer, Ranbir,Ayushman etc. Retirement beckons & take Sallu bhai with you!

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RationalBabu Jun 23, 2019 05:47pm

@Ayesha Khan, so what stopped you?

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Abood Jun 23, 2019 06:05pm

With all the flops you and salman guve i dont think so you should be filming now our ever.

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Anwesha Dattagupta Jun 23, 2019 06:11pm

@Naeem A legend has no end. Even if he chooses to retire, for the worst case; it would be no end for him. I repeat, A Legend Has No End.

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Wayne Katsikaris Jun 23, 2019 06:18pm

I always think Great Actresses and Actors who become our hero's and help guide us through their movies should be above us... meaning they should live, and look younger to pass on the qualities of straight and proper life... But the Reality is they seem to sacrifice more by cramming one movie after another and before you know it they are old or failing in health... my heart goes out to these hero's and heroine's of film.. However, printing a bi-line as you did about about Khan's heart is mean and a cheap trick to get viewers... Not right Dude...

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Marcia Fierro Jun 23, 2019 06:18pm

Family is life, it's good to recognize when to balance work and play. I wish you all the best in both. When you are rested, l hope to see your next film here in America as l truly loved Zero, it made laugh and was a feel good movie. Also, l hope you consider working in a fresh new way with some of India's extremely talented TV actors they are amazing!

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omveer Jun 23, 2019 06:32pm

Better to retire gracefully than to give a string of consequitive flops. It's a new age cinema.

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Ali Jun 23, 2019 06:32pm

He is very lucky, he can even retire at this stage easily and enjoy his life and time as he wishes.

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Josfedco Jun 23, 2019 06:35pm

Sir you are the king of your heart

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Ali Vaqar Awan Jun 23, 2019 06:56pm

SRK needs to give new talent a chance and launch them. He has given wonderful contribution to Bollywood. He is past his prime to play hero, suitable role for him would be playing elder brother to hero. Still he needs to appreciated for his contribution to Bollywood. SRK definitely deserves a break.

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Syed Ali Hashmi Jun 23, 2019 07:22pm

Nice decision by Shah Rukh khan...its human nature that humans run for the fame, wealth and materialistic lifestyle..and many desires ..but anything which is materialistic in nature doesn't satisfy our inner soul.. After getting all things, sometimes we feel this was nt important...important is something else. Like our family, relationship & religion... I think the career of SRK has driven away him from his inner self..so he should work more on himself...in fact,,,humans are under construction until destruction of their breaths...!

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Arfeen Khan Jun 23, 2019 07:24pm

@Prateik -- Thanks to BJP and RSS.

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Haryanavi_chora Jun 23, 2019 07:35pm

Good desision after giving so many flops!!!

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IMRAN QURAISHI Jun 23, 2019 08:01pm

Who would want to work when one already have millions of dollars in the bank account and constant flow of money coming in every month without even stepping out of the house. It is a no brainer. I wouldn't.

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Handa Jun 23, 2019 08:13pm

Thank you uncle SRK. Frankly, I walked out of Zero. I thought we deserved a refund for wasting money on this movie. It seems Godfather Yash Raj's death has impacted you adversely and brought the real in you. Also, your makeup, aging and the nature of roles are not in keeping with the times. Frankly, it would be a great financial risk for anyone to cast you in a lead role!

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Desi Dimag Jun 23, 2019 09:50pm

Pakistan film Industry must give him some work, he is unsecured in India.

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Natashasabreena Jun 23, 2019 10:24pm

It's fair enough that you want to take some time off for your family. You've been a great actor right from d beginning of ur career n d best superstar on a national n international level as well. I'm a huge, huge fan of URS right from my school days till now n will forever be.

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Cv Jun 23, 2019 10:58pm

My heart is also not in it. Unfortunately I can’t take time off.

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rama Jun 23, 2019 11:12pm

you are no 1 and remain number 1 in india

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Natashasabreena Jun 23, 2019 11:22pm

It's fair enough that you want to take some time off from work and devote time to your family. You've been a great actor right from the beginning of your career. You are the best superstar I've ever seen in my life both on a national as well on an international level. I've been one of your biggest fans right from my school days till now. Stay blessed always.

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Indian Imaan Jun 23, 2019 11:30pm

It's been a long journey..He needs rest for some time..Let's welcome his gesture..

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Tahir A Jun 23, 2019 11:50pm

This news will change everyone's life, it seems as if.

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Expat (usa) Jun 24, 2019 12:01am

Rule of pseudo KHANS is about to end. Too many KHANS have ruled the Bollywood too long.

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Pervez Jun 24, 2019 12:09am

Translation ; nobody is offering me a role anymore!

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Jibon Roy Jun 24, 2019 12:17am

Shahrukh will rise again ... just one good script away .... great charismatic actor ... even Amitabh had to reinvent himself ... all the best SRK

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Indoaryan Jun 24, 2019 01:11am

Good for you Shah Rukh Khan , you are not short of a bob or two and being rich is of no use if you can't enjoy it. You know what they say about all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You only live once, might as well enjoy it !!!!!!

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BRR Jun 24, 2019 01:51am

Good riddance, makes crappy movies anyway

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Mohd Mujahid mansoori Jun 24, 2019 02:32am

9479614673

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Nicole Sumi Jun 24, 2019 02:51am

King Khan you are king of Bollywood no wonder. please take a good rest and come back when ever you want. Your fans are still yours lots of love and good wishes to you and your family My King

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Zak Jun 24, 2019 03:22am

The man is too talented for india. Without him, bollywood would be zero.

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Toni Jun 24, 2019 03:35am

Shah Rukh , hijo, I'll miss you terribly but understand. I'm deeply sorry that your Indian audiences were not mature enough or compassionate enough to appreciate Zero. Do not take that personally--it's about them, not truly about you. Take care of yourself and family. Know that you're deep in my heart along with my own kids.

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Samia Jun 24, 2019 03:37am

@Zaffar Couldn't agree more! The most accurate comment here.

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Toni Jun 24, 2019 03:53am

Why do my posts disappear? I wrote Shah Rukh , hijo, I love you and want you to take care of yourself and your family. Yes, I look forward to seeing you in more movies. I don't want you to take it personally that Indian audiences weren't mature or compassionate enough to appreciate everything that went into making Zero. It's about them, not you. You are deep, deep in my heart along with my own children. Rest. Rejuvenate. And take you....and us...on your journey when you can.

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peace Jun 24, 2019 04:21am

maybe move to your beloved Pakistan and make movie there

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peace Jun 24, 2019 04:25am

you should not have revealed the traitor in you. You, Amir Khan and so many more wanted to move out of India. People showed so much love and you betrayed them. However, at least you were honest. Now be yourself and move out of India.

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Fareed N Jun 24, 2019 06:04am

You are rich beyond any imagination,you don't need to work anymore. Enough of those exaggerated song and dance movies without any substance.

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Bharat Jha Jun 24, 2019 06:36am

Now my pocket also doesn't allow me to see your work...

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Sach Jun 24, 2019 06:50am

One emerging trend for people in middle ages is to take a sabbatical. They want to catch up on things they feel they lost or just glossed over. They want to wink in all those experiences. Inspite of being with family many of us are cut off from family. And for an actor, they need to get inspired. Ideas, emotions, new experiences are those things that define us. It's just an age and stage of life thing and all of us pass through these. Younger people won't understand.

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Khan Kaptaan Baba Jun 24, 2019 09:01am

time to find the purpose of life ... may be ...

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Shubs Jun 24, 2019 09:13am

@Desi Dimag "Pakistan film Industry must give him some work, he is unsecured in India." I don't think they'll be able to afford even his signing amount.

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TITHI PAL Jun 24, 2019 09:47am

@Kumar(Varanasi) well said

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Renu kannan Jun 24, 2019 11:46am

Who sees his films by the way he looks so old I HV seen him. now he should find something else to do stop dancing like a Snake haa

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Renu kannan Jun 24, 2019 11:46am

Who sees his films by the way he looks so old I HV seen him. now he should find something else to do stop dancing like a Snake haa

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mkbarua Jun 24, 2019 12:14pm

@Saadia muazzam It is not true, not his heart, it is nobody(majority) want to see him again in big screen for his some anti India remarks.

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Right Voice Jun 24, 2019 01:23pm

Thank you.

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Indie Guy Jun 26, 2019 07:13am

I have difficulty watching SRKs movies. I have always found his acting to be a bit over done. Amir Khan on the other hand is a terrific actor, director and producer. I eagerly wait for his movies.

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