King Khan’s Hyderabadi fan blocks all seats for first day, first show of Pathaan

HYDERABAD: Bollywood King Shah rukh Khan, known for his hardcore fans, has made a huge comeback with 'Pathaan' after four years. And crazy SRK fans are going out of their way to see their favourite star's film.

As a tribute to his beloved star, a crazy SRK fan in Hyderabad reserved the entire screen for the first day first show. He not only reserved the entire screen to watch with his best friend, but he also invited his family, friends, and Instagram followers to join him.

30-year-old Rizwan Farooqui, a Hyderabadi, has been a Shahrukh admirer since he was 12 years old. He recalls seeing 'Karan Arjun' as his first movie at a theatre. Rizwan idolises SRK because of his wit, humour, and oratory skills.

Pathaan's release was an emotional moment for Rizwan since it was the first SRK film in last four years. He decided to celebrate Paathan's release by booking out the full screen to express his love for the King Khan.

He had reserved a full screen at Gachibowli's Platinum Cinemas, as well as Food & Beverage. Snacks were offered to all who came to watch the film. He spent about Rs 70,000 on tickets, food, and beverages. He paid an additional Rs 6,500 to watch it eight times over the course of a week.

"Shahrukh Khan, also known as the “King of Bollywood,” has captured the hearts of millions of fans all over the world, and I am one of them. From the time I first saw Karan Arjun in a theatre, I was hooked on his wit, humor, and charming personality. To celebrate my love for Shahrukh, I recently booked an entire theatre for my friends, family, and fans to watch Pathaan, one of his latest films. And I am not alone in my admiration for the film as I have watched it over 8 times now. My admiration for Shahrukh Khan is not just based on his talent and success in the industry, but also his wit, humor, and values as a person. He truly is the “King of Bollywood” and a role model for many", said Rizwan Farooqui.

The crazy SRK fan from Hyderabad says, "One of the things I admire most about Shahrukh is his ability to connect with his audience through his speeches and interviews. He is an incredible orator, and his words always leave a lasting impact on his listeners. If you want to truly understand Shahrukh as a person, I highly recommend watching his special with David Letterman".

Rizwan's best friend Naushad Ahmed, a huge SRK fan, flew over from Bangalore to watch Pathan with him. Don was the last SRK film they watched together in 2011, and they reunited after 12 years to watch King Khan's movie Pathaan.

Rizwan Farooqui said, "Another quality that I appreciate about Shahrukh is his respect and treatment of women. In a world where gender inequality is still a prevalent issue, it is refreshing to see a public figure who truly values and respects the opposite sex. But it’s not just his personality and values that make me a fan of Shahrukh. His stardom and success in the industry are also a major reason for my admiration. With over 80 films under his belt and numerous awards and accolades, Shahrukh has proven time and time again that he is one of the most talented and successful actors in the industry".

Rizwan, who has been disheartened with SRK's lack of hits in recent years, said, "It was indeed heartbreaking to see that he was not receiving what he deserved even if he was putting his 100 percent for example, zero was technically a fantastic movie. When compared to Hollywood, the VFX in the film were on par, but the script lacked substance. Though he provided an opening draw for the film, if the audience is unable to connect with the film, it will fail. When he did not announce any projects and was silent for the last four years, I as a fan expected him to return to his full glory, and I am delighted that he has delivered an industry hit with pathaan, it is breaking records left right center".