Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have become the first Indian stars to ring the NADAQ bell. NASDAQ is the world's biggest stock exchange.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have become the first Indian stars to ring the NADAQ bell. NASDAQ is the world's biggest stock exchange.
Shah Rukh seemed to be so excited that his Twitter status stated, "NASDAQ will be fun. Have to make sure I reach on time, otherwise will end up being blamed for economic up heavel across the world too..ha ha."
This is the first time that Indian stars were invited to ring the opening bell for the exchange as an act of promotion for their upcoming film My Name Is Khan.
According to a NASDAQ spokesman, SRK and Kajol rang the bell on behalf of Fox Searchlight Pictures, which is distributing the film in the US market.
With over 3,700 companies listed, the NASDAQ has more trading volume than any other stock market in the world.
Speaking exclusively to NDTV, both Shah Rukh and Kajol say they feel saddened by the Shiv Sena protest on the IPL issue.
Shah Rukh says, "It's unfortunate, unhealthy and undemocratic. It's highly insensitive."
Shah Rukh also said that he is very proud of what he has said.
"I wish everything settles down. I feel saddened by the controversies like this," he said.
"You can use any controversy to create mob law," added Shah Rukh
Their latest movie My Name is Khan centres around a Muslim man, who faces difficulties in social interaction, and falls unconditionally for the beautiful Mandira, a Hindu single mother living out her version of the global dream of success.
The movie, also starring Jimmy Shergill and Tanay Chheda, will be released on February 12 worldwide and will also premiere at the 60th annual Berlin International Film Festival during the week of its release.
