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Shah Rukh Khan on Evolving From Romantic Hero to Action Star and Why He Hasn’t Gone Hollywood: ‘I Just Want an Indian Story to Be Accepted Worldwide’ (EXCLUSIVE)


Superstar Shah Rukh Khan discusses his action films, approach to selecting roles and his views on the changing landscape of Indian cinema.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his charismatic screen presence and shedding his shirt for both action and romantic roles over his three-decade career, is opening up about his motivation, the occasional lack of it, and what sustains his passion for film. Khan’s breakout roles — the antagonist in “Darr” (1993) and the lead in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1996), which catapulted him to superstardom — were both filmed in Switzerland, so the award marked a “full circle” moment for him. In an exclusive interview with Variety at Locarno, Khan discusses his recent action films, his approach to selecting roles and his views on the changing landscape of Indian cinema.

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