Shah Rukh Khan on Method Acting and Health Impact

Shah Rukh Khan, who received the Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno Tourism award at the Locarno Film Festival, reflected on his role in the 2002 film 'Devdas,' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He revealed that he resorted to method acting, which led him to start drinking to portray the alcoholic character, acknowledging that while it earned him a Best Actor award, it also had negative impacts on his health. Khan accepted the role despite warnings from industry veterans, driven by a desire to make films his late parents could admire from heaven. He emphasized his portrayal of Devdas as a non-committing man with complexities rather than a mere loser. Khan's upcoming project, 'King,' directed by Sujoy Ghosh, marks another dark role in his career, demonstrating his desire to explore varied characters. The film 'Devdas' was notable for its large scale, premiering at the Cannes Film Festival and becoming a landmark in Indian cinema.