Awesome Chak de India Premier
Last week we were at Somerset House, London for Chak de India premier, Shahrukh Khan was there to attend the premier.I along with bunch of friends were there waiting at the other end of the courtyard as we were tipped off that Shahrukh will at the other end to meet the media and so there we were waiting patiently for 1/2 hr along with other people .It wasn’t that crowded as I guess everyone were rushing to the courtyard to get the best place for a picnic n watch the movie. A little about why chairs are not allowed is Every summer, the magnificient courtyard at Somerset house is transformed into a full scale open air cinema with state of the art gaint screen, 35mm projection and surround sound and allow only 2000 people.This is the first time that they are hosting a Indian Movie premier.
The whole air of filled with shahrukh frenzy and everyone were eagerly waiting and there he was so amazing as ever, slowly got down the car, said hello to everyone and started signing few autographs.
It was absolutely amazing to see him so welcoming, humble and an absolute superstar without the attitude. There was something around him that makes people so crazy not that he is a great bollywood star but the persona is an amazing thing that everyone cannot have .
he did made our day with a wonderful smile and went off to give few interviews, we were still excited and for a minute forgot about why we were there in the first place
Then we slowly went to the courtyard spread our rugs and were all ready for the movie with all the excitement. There were around 2000 lucky people who got the tickets were slowly coming and settling down with wonderful picnics, it was an amazing sight
At around 9:00, Shahrukh introduced the movie to us and said that he was overwhelmed to see so much support from the audience and asked whether he will get the same positive response after the movie.
At 9:15, the movie started and Oh Boy I had never seen a terrific actor as him.
Shahrukh as kabir khan was terrific and the girls hockey team were so real. Not even once we felt as if we were watching a movie, it was like a real match, real emotions, real life events happening around you!!
I feel each and everyone who’s involved in this deserve a special mention!
2 more days for us to fly to INDIA, can’t wait to see everyone at home.I will try to blog from India as well but guys if i can’t, then i wish you have a great time, cook some amazing dishes and keep sending those amazing n encouraging mails.
wow! what an amazing experience that must have been! good to know u enjoyed the movie. I remember Preity Zinta was in my flight on my last trip back home and it was excitement all thru out the journey heh!heh!
Have a fun trip!
Richa so glad to see you here and indeed we frens had a great time, great experience!!
thank you
thats sounds like a great experience. you must have had a great one. nice pics.
oh I dont now if my first comment reached you?!!
I am not much into these stars and events but looks like a fun day to spend!Good to see you gals enjoying there too!:))
Have a great trip to India.See you when you come back!
Hey Padma!
glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in my hometown London.
I always have an awesome time when I travel to mumbai which is like every othr day.
The reason why I’m commenting is because I agree with all your points. I am a SRK fan & was fortunate enough to get to know him personally, now I work with him & yes I am still a fan especially after Chak De! India.
I was born & brought up in London Uk by my bengali muslim family whom originate from Bangladeh & India (practically one country which was severed by the country I call home today!)
Although my family have always watched hindi films I was the first member who spoke the language fluently compared to bengali & decided to pursue a career.
Thanks to blessings from Allah & the support from my family & people like Shah Rukh, KaranJohar & Yash Chopra my dreams are turning to reality.
I have alot of respect for Shah Rukh as he is a true symbol of human spirit & in the film he personified that with his characterisation of Kabhir Khan.
The premiere was an experience to remember for all whom attended & those whom organised it.
I really pray that CDI does win accolades as it made me feel proud of being Indian, Asian & last but certainly not the least A Woman!
Thanks for blogging about the experience & wish you a safe journey home.
lol Tara:)
Hey Padma!
glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in our hometown London.
I always have an awesome time when I travel to mumbai which is like every othr day.
The reason why I’m commenting is because I agree with all your points. I am a SRK fan & was fortunate enough to get to know him personally, now I work with him & yes I am still a fan especially after Chak De! India.
I was born & brought up in London Uk by my bengali muslim family whom originate from Bangladeh & India (practically one country which was severed by the country I call home today!)
Although my family have always watched hindi films I was the first member who spoke the language fluently compared to bengali & decided to pursue a career.
Thanks to blessings from Allah & the support from my family & people like Shah Rukh, KaranJohar & Yash Chopra my dreams are turning to reality.
I have alot of respect for Shah Rukh as he is a true symbol of human spirit & in the film he personified that with his characterisation of Kabhir Khan.
The premiere was an experience to remember for all whom attended & those whom organised it.
I really pray that CDI does win accolades as it made me feel proud of being Indian, Asian & last but certainly not the least A Woman!
Thanks for blogging about the experience & wish you a safe journey to India.
lol Tara:)
ya its always fun when u ahve friends around sharmi so it was great to enjoy a movie that way!!
nice to have u here
hey sharmi!! u’r message earlier did reach me thank you
Asha
Shahrukh is one star who is truly a star, its not only he is film star, he’s got a great personality which makes it all different for me!! nice to see u here
Tara!! I am so overwhelmed reading your heart felt words and added a new meaning to blogging!!
Thank you so much for writing u’r exepriences!! its really amazing to hear how others opinions!!
it was indeed a great movie which is so close to real life and that made it all different.When people start watching that movie, then they will understand what we are trying to say here!!
Thank you once again Tara
It sounds like a great experience with so much excitement!!!
Thanks for sharing the pictures!!!
hey cinnamon
we did have a great time and haven’t stopped talking about it!!
I do love Shahrukh Khan!
Have a great time in India and looking forward to hearing all about your travels.
it must be a great experience.have a nice trip back.
Wow! That must have been an amazing experience!Lucky you!Thanks for blogging about it & posting ur pics here
You seem to have had an awesome time Padmaja! And this makes me want to watch the movie now!!
Wow Padmaja…. You lucky lucky gal….
that was a great experience… and looks like you and your friends had a ton of fun…
Have a great time in India, and enjoy all the good food… See you when you get back… Hugs
Hi,
I am glad you had a good time.
I was never an SRK fan and I feel this movie must have been good despite him, not because of him. But that’s my opinion. I have a niece in London who is probably the world’s biggest SRK fan and we argue a LOT
I Love Shah Rukh and the coolest thing is that here in Germany all the Germans are crazy about him too. Did you know SRK can speak perfect German? They show his movies here dubbed in German LOL! At least the songs are in the original tone!!
Lovely experience Padmaja - thanks so much for sharing!
Cynthia!!
You do!! I didn’t think that he had many fans who are not into bollywood but guess i am wrong.
Ramya
thank you and nice to see you here
TBC
Thank you and can’t wait for my holiday now
Coffee
Don’t miss if u get a chance, it’s
an awesome movie
Sig!!
Am I crazy or what!!!he he!!haven’t stopped talking about it as yet!!
Raaga!!
hey u are not a fan of him???
mmhh wish u were near me, i would have converted you!! just kidding!!
Meeta!!
I am surprised to hear that shahrukh movies are dubbed there and he can speak german?
I was totally amazed here as well u know why? there were more brits waiting for me than indians u know?
Lucky you, Padmaja! i am envious
Glad that you enjoyed a lot. looking at the story, it does sound like a great movie…..something i would love to watch, and i love SRK :-D. thanks a ton, dear, for bringing this lil’ photo fiesta :).
and if i were you, i wouldn’t stop talking about it in years :-D. thank you for making my day ;).
hugs,
musical.
Looks like you friends had a great time and yeah King Khan looks handsome as ever. Happy time in India Padmaja. We will miss you for sure
wow…Interesting post dear….So had a good time eh….Great
Thanks for sharing with us
I am envying you…..looks like u enjoyed it!
Hi Padmaja,
You are lucky my dear….Very nice…you enjoy the movie……So after your review I also plan to see this movie.:)
Nice to know that you enjoyed Padamaja. Interesting post.Viji
But hey… I did catch the movie and enjoyed it
Welcome back
Lucky you padmaja, U got to see the first premier show of Chak De India.. I am jealous..:D…
We were spellbound by the film and the film twice on consecutive days..:).. Nice pics too.
As always he looks rocking. Blv me, Shahruk was in the same school as my brother, n he was an outstanding student there. There were a few pics of him in the school mag, n he looked such a “lallu” then, that its unbelievable to see him grow into such a wow looking man!!! Anyway, i loved the movi totally