Shah Rukh, Abishek, Rani, and Preity in NYC

Merchant · Oct 28th, 2005, 22:52

"Khabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna" (KANK), Karan Johar's new film starring SRK, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerjee, and Preity Zinta has been filming in NYC for the last few weeks, with another month to go. The cast all are staying at the Radisson on Lexington and 48th.

I met two white Bollywood groupies this past week--Bombay Jen (Artist, Dancer, Healer, Mentor, Poet, Writer, and Tarot Card Reader) and her friend Paul (Spiritual Intuitive). They had answered the casting call posted on Craig's List to be extras in the movie. Bombay Jen has been blogging about her experiences (link) and handing out her cards to everyone, including the security guards, whom she often compares to Val Kilmer and Ben Affleck--so everyone on the set is reading her blog.

Anyway, we staked out the bar in the lobby at the Radisson. I was hoping to get to see Preity, but she didn't turn up. Shah Rukh did, though, heading out with his kids, a couple of ayahs, and a guard or two. When he came downstairs, I rushed out to the street and pretended to talk on my cell phone. He came out soon thereafter and flashed his Shah Rukh smile. He's smaller than I expected--not just shorter but smaller. They all disappeared into the rainy night.

Abhishek came in and out a few times with an entourage of girls (no surprise). He's quite tall. Didn't get a Rani or Preity sighting, though I have it on good authority that Preity is staying on the 27th floor. Next time!

Anyway, you can have a martini and sushi in the lobby bar while waiting for the stars to pass through. A short director of security will come stand in the middle of the lobby, looking official--with that sign you know someone is minutes away. There's also a little coffee shop on the Lexington side, which opens to the street. You might find Abhishek and his groupies hanging out there, too.

Maybe an IndiaMike NYC Bollywood meetup at the Radisson is in order!

byronic · Oct 29th, 2005, 00:08

Nice

It seems from the link that Bombay Jen's blog is just a fanatic religious site? I couldn't find any Bollywood blog on there?

Friends of mine have seen SRK and Rani at grand central station. This is the new Karan (KKHH K3G KHNH) Johar movie

Keep us informed...

Merchant · Oct 29th, 2005, 00:11

Quote:

It seems from the link that Bombay Jen's blog is just a fanatic religious site?

Typo on my part. Now fixed. Link works.

http://bombayjen.blogspot.com

finding_NYC · Oct 29th, 2005, 10:57

Was wondering if early morning or evening is good to check out the actors? Please post.Thanks all

Merchant · Oct 30th, 2005, 00:47

Evenings are good for sightings.

finding_NYC · Oct 30th, 2005, 05:33

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Originally Posted by Merchant

Evenings are good for sightings.

Do u know where they are shooting on 10/30, I know they are shooting somewhere, but dont know the exact details. Thanks.

Oct 28th, 2005, 22:52	#1
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,101	Shah Rukh, Abhishek, Rani, and Preity in NYC "Khabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna" (KANK), Karan Johar's new film starring SRK, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerjee, and Preity Zinta has been filming in NYC for the last few weeks, with another month to go. The cast all are staying at the Radisson on Lexington and 48th. I met two white Bollywood groupies this past week--Bombay Jen (Artist, Dancer, Healer, Mentor, Poet, Writer, and Tarot Card Reader) and her friend Paul (Spiritual Intuitive). They had answered the casting call posted on Craig's List to be extras in the movie. Bombay Jen has been blogging about her experiences (link) and handing out her cards to everyone, including the security guards, whom she often compares to Val Kilmer and Ben Affleck--so everyone on the set is reading her blog. Anyway, we staked out the bar in the lobby at the Radisson. I was hoping to get to see Preity, but she didn't turn up. Shah Rukh did, though, heading out with his kids, a couple of ayahs, and a guard or two. When he came downstairs, I rushed out to the street and pretended to talk on my cell phone. He came out soon thereafter and flashed his Shah Rukh smile. He's smaller than I expected--not just shorter but smaller. They all disappeared into the rainy night. Abhishek came in and out a few times with an entourage of girls (no surprise). He's quite tall. Didn't get a Rani or Preity sighting, though I have it on good authority that Preity is staying on the 27th floor. Next time! Anyway, you can have a martini and sushi in the lobby bar while waiting for the stars to pass through. A short director of security will come stand in the middle of the lobby, looking official--with that sign you know someone is minutes away. There's also a little coffee shop on the Lexington side, which opens to the street. You might find Abhishek and his groupies hanging out there, too. Maybe an IndiaMike NYC Bollywood meetup at the Radisson is in order! Last edited by Merchant : Oct 30th, 2005 at 01:05.

Oct 29th, 2005, 00:08	#2
byronic back in the ussa Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rang De Basantistan or Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 489	Nice It seems from the link that Bombay Jen's blog is just a fanatic religious site? I couldn't find any Bollywood blog on there? Friends of mine have seen SRK and Rani at grand central station. This is the new Karan (KKHH K3G KHNH) Johar movie Keep us informed... __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/byronic501/

Oct 29th, 2005, 10:57	#4
finding_NYC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2	what is a good time to hang out at Radison? Was wondering if early morning or evening is good to check out the actors? Please post.Thanks all

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