Paulo Coelho, the famous Brazilian lyricist and novelist and recipient of numerous international awards, some 2 months ago spoke highly of Shah Rukh Khan’s 2010 movie My Name is Khan.
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The author of several popular books such as The Alchemist, Brida, Adultery and Eleven Minutes praised the film on twitter.
My Name is Khan also featured Kajol and was directed by Karan Johar addresses the global issue of discrimination and intolerance towards a race of people and linking them to the evils of terrorism
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Mr Coelho, 67, praised the film on Twitter:
“My name is Khan” (2009) is the best movie I watched this year http://t.co/tLEGOdNQzX
— Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) August 7, 2015
He further added:
. @karanjohar @iamsrk Congrats for “My name is Khan” . I wish we could see more of your movies in Europe. I had to wait 6 yrs to watch this! — Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) August 7, 2015
Shah Rukh thanked him for his compliment:
@paulocoelho send me your address sir I will supply you all indian films as they release. We read u as soon as u write…v r blessed. Thanx
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 7, 2015
And so did Karan Johar
https://t.co/rL40yq2ITi what an honour sir!!! Thank you so much!! @iamsrk — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 7, 2015
My Name is Khan was jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment. As a sweet and a wonderful gesture, Shah Rukh Khan sent the famous author a collection of his films. So, right from period drama film Asoka to Chak De! India, Ra One to Om Shanti Om, Swades to Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna, Bollywood’s superstar Shah Rukh Khan sent his films to Paulo Coelho to introduce the celebrated author to the world of Hindi films. Mr Coelho tweeted from Geneva, along with an image, which shows DVDs of Shah Rukh’s films…
What a Monday morning gift, @iamsrk !!! Now I need to know where to start pic.twitter.com/jt83awadHk
— Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) October 5, 2015
The ‘King of Romance’, also took to the micro-blogging site Twitter to ask his fans and followers to help Mr Coelho make the right choice.
Just sent sum movies to @paulocoelho. Please tweet him ur suggestions which one to watch first. https://t.co/QF8BUzdFud
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 5, 2015
What would be your suggestions for Mr Paulo Coelho??
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