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Rajeev Masand: So, what was the last film you watched on a DVD?
Shah Rukh Khan: I think the last one I watched was Rang de Basanti. Before that I watched Krrish in a cinema theatre. I have been watching some English dramas of late. I recently watched Murder One and Prison Break.

Rajeev Masand: When was the last time you got into a fight?
Shah Rukh Khan: I don’t fight with anyone. I haven’t gotten into a fight for a long time really.

Rajeev Masand: When was the last time you wanted to punch someone?
Shah Rukh Khan: I will wait till I hear your review of Don. I might want to punch you, who knows?

Rajeev Masand: What is the worst piece of professional advice that someone has given you?
Shah Rukh Khan: It has varied. I don’t know if it’s good or bad but a dear friend of mine Aziz (Mirza) asked me not to do Don. I was also told to cut my hair and to change my name because someone said that there couldn’t be a movie star by the name of Shah Rukh Khan.

Rajeev Masand: What is the most odd piece of gossip that you have heard about yourself?
Shah Rukh Khan: I don’t know if its odd any longer. People think that I’m a gay. Recently somebody asked me if I’m still in touch with my feminine side. They ask me why did I do the Lux ad and things like that. They are very sweet about it but I know where they are heading. I think there is a feminine side to me, as people like to assume. This might rank as their top most gossip.

Rajeev Masand: Do you think that money can buy happiness?
Shah Rukh Khan: It makes it easier to get happiness.

Rajeev Masand: You are known to be a gizmo freak. What is the last toy that you purchased?
Shah Rukh Khan: I am waiting for the Playstation three to come up. I like Playstation. I am not a fan of an X-BOX 360

Rajeev Masand: What works better with the kids? A yelling or pasting?
Shah Rukh Khan: I never yell at kids. I just hug them hard and threaten them not to do something again. I think the yelling part should be left to the moms. Moms yell, fathers must laugh it off.

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