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| A screenshot of Shah Rukh Khan’s full speech at University of Edinburgh (video below) |
October 15, 2015, NewsCrunch
Bollywood actor Dr Shah Rukh Khan spoke at the United Kingdom's University of Edinburgh after receiving an honorary doctorate on October 15,
The speech started off badly with a few off colour jokes, which did not seem to go well with the academic crowd. But the actor continued spiritedly and discussed his movies and the lessons they taught him.
He recalled films from his long career - Deewana Darr, Baazigar, Chak De!India , My Name Is Khan, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - and spoke about how each of them played a role in shaping his approach to life.
Here is a sample of what he learnt:
Romantic madness is a prerequisite to a happy and successful life.
Don't let your fears become boxes that enclose you. Turn them into the greatest courage you are capable of. I promise you, nothing will go wrong.
Confusion is the route to all the clarity in the world.
Bollywood actor Dr Shah Rukh Khan spoke at the United Kingdom's University of Edinburgh after receiving an honorary doctorate on October 15,
The speech started off badly with a few off colour jokes, which did not seem to go well with the academic crowd. But the actor continued spiritedly and discussed his movies and the lessons they taught him.
He recalled films from his long career - Deewana Darr, Baazigar, Chak De!
Here is a sample of what he learnt:
Romantic madness is a prerequisite to a happy and successful life.
Don't let your fears become boxes that enclose you. Turn them into the greatest courage you are capable of. I promise you, nothing will go wrong.
Confusion is the route to all the clarity in the world.
Don't become a philosopher before you become rich.
If you aren't charged up about doing something, then don't do it.
Whatever is pulling you back, it’s not going away unless you stand up and start moving all your might in the opposite direction.
Study hard. Work hard. Play harder.
Live now, live today - don't be bound by rules, live your own dream.
After the speech got over it was film time - Dr Shah Rukh Khan joined a group of dancers on stage to perform lungi dance.
Video: Shah Rukh Khan draws life’s lessons from his movies at