'He is a brave producer and secret philanthropist': Director Vivek Sharma on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday - 'Shah Khan' has a child's passion for technology

Shah Rukh Khan turns 60 today. On the special occasion of her birthday, Bhoothnath director Vivek Sharma told Divya Bhaskar that she still has a child inside her, which encourages her to learn new things. He also revealed that Shah Rukh Khan secretly donates to the treatment of cancer patients at Nanavati Hospital as his parents also died of cancer. These qualities make him the king of Bollywood. Vivek Sharma said, "Namaste, I am Vivek Sharma. Whenever I talk about Shah Rukh Khan, I call him 'Shah Khan', and I think I am the only one who calls him by that name. I have had some wonderful experiences with him, and one thing I have always felt is that there is a child, a childlike enthusiasm inside him. It's that kid who makes him a very passionate and true dreamer." A 'risk-taking' producer and actor, Shah Khan's biggest strength is his courage to take risks. He chooses films not just on the basis of mathematics but on the basis of instinct and emotion. I remember Amol Palekar narrating the story of a film to him. He liked it so much that when we were shooting an advertisement at Kamalistan Studios, he immediately said, 'Vivek, we are making this film under our banner.' His look was completely different, Rajasthani and desert-like, with a big turban and a rich sense of adventure. The film may not have been successful at the box office, but people appreciated Shah Khan's work a lot. And this is their identity: their willingness to take risks and have the courage to try something new. He is an adventurous person and will always take risks. This perspective makes him a visionary maker. 'Passion for technology and loyalty to friends' Shah Khan has a great passion for technology and VFX. This stems from the child inside them who is always excited about new things. He was among the first to introduce technology to the industry, and it is his vision that inspires him to push the boundaries of cinema. He is a 'friend of friends'. He always stands up for his friends. I still remember when we were arranging dates for 'Bhootnath'. At that time, Shah Khan was shooting for a big advertisement for Jet Airways directed by Shekhar Kapur. Without a doubt, he postponed the shoot so that he could give me dates for 'Bhootnath'. This is his generosity, his loyalty to his friends and his work. 'A kind man and secret philanthropist' Shah Khan has many qualities, not just one, but his kind heart is paramount. He doesn't boast of his charity; He does a lot of things quietly. Not many people may be aware that they provide assistance for cancer treatment for children at Nanavati Hospital. His own parents died of cancer, perhaps because of his deep compassion and service to the disease. They don't preach his generosity, and that's what makes them all the more legendary. His human side shines through more than his stardom. 'Shah Rukh Khan has a vision for the future' Shah Khan is not just an actor, he is a capable producer. Even today, if he wants, he can bring back the era of powerful, content-oriented films like 'Swadesh' or 'Chak De India'. I believe his talent, his ability to take risks, his love for technology and his ability to stand up for friends all make him the 'King Khan' of the industry. I call him 'Shah Khan' because he has a unique blend of a kinglike outlook and a child's innocence. Very few people know that 'Chak De India' was initially offered to Salman Khan, but when Shah Rukh Khan came to know about the script, he directly called Aditya Chopra and asked him to let him do the film. In return, he'll cut his fees in half. "I wish Shah Khan a very happy birthday and wish him always a happy, healthy and successful life."