MUMBAI: Discovery Travel & Living will present a new series on the life of Shah Rukh Khan. In this unique television series, for the first time ever viewers will be taken into the private and exclusive world of Shah Rukh Khan.
The 10-part series, Living With a Superstar – Shah Rukh Khan will premiere on Discovery Travel & Living every Friday at 9 pm, starting 26 February, 2010.
Offering an ultimate access into the life of Khan, the series will present a complete view of his 24/7 living including family and vacation time; relationships with his kids, wife, sister and friends; entrepreneur spirit, filmmaking process; time management; brand appeal, fans’ interaction, celebrations, IPL venture; global lifestyle, his castle Mannat and Shahrukhisms.
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific executive vice president and managing director Tom Keaveny said, “Shah Rukh Khan’s fame transcends geographical boundaries. I am confident that viewers around the world, especially in Asia, would be thrilled to watch this absolutely entertaining television series.”
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific senior vice president and general manager – India Rahul Johri said, “Discovery Travel & Living has always set the highest production benchmarks by presenting differentiated content and refreshing formats. With this groundbreaking series on Shah Rukh Khan, we have surpassed all established definitions of lifestyle entertainment. We are extremely thrilled with the opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan and to provide millions of viewers with uninhibited access to his life.”
Khan said, “Discovery Travel & Living is most certainly the definitive lifestyle channel on television. The idea of the series is both exhilarating and unique as it showcases aspects of my life that have seldom been seen in the public domain. I look forward to welcoming you all into my life.”
Discovery Travel & Living commissioned Blue Mango Films and Red Chillies Idiot Box will produce the series.
