Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan isn’t intimidated by the full body-scan machines that have been recently installed at London’s airports - in fact, he’s been signing off printouts of his X-rays.

Khan, appearing on ‘Friday Night With Jonathan Ross’ - one of British television’s most popular weekend shows - revealed he’s been turning the controversial security machines into a public relations opportunity at London’s Heathrow airport.

‘I’m always stopped by the security, because of the name. And I think its okay: the western world is a little bit worried, paranoid and touchy, I guess - and feely when they’re frisking you,’ Khan told his celebrity chat show host moments after explaining how his new film is about a Muslim named Khan on a mission to tell the US president he is not a terrorist.

With his film My Name Is Khan releasing on Feb 12, Shah Rukh Khan is all over the place. Be it at award functions or press conferences or on your favorite reality show, SRK is leaving no stone unturned to promote his big release. What's more, he also features on the cover page of leading men's magazine GQ in the February issue.

King Khan, as he is fondly known as, is seen sporting a disheveled, spiky look and holding a placard which states 'Where's The Love?' The actor talks about a wide variety of topics in this issue such as his equation with the Bachchans, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan to his oddest quirks. Speaking about quirks, SRK says, "I have a strange attachment to socks. They should feel right. I could be missing a flight, but if my socks are wrong, I have to take them off. I won't wear nylon socks with sneakers. The only time I get disturbed during shooting is over my socks. You can't give me brown socks. I hate different-coloured socks."

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Despite strong rumours that the two friends have fallen apart, Farah Khan’s fondness for Shah Rukh Khan reigns supreme. Ever since Akshay Kumar was roped in for Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan, it was touted that SRK and Farah were no longer on talking terms. The director however, silenced all those wagging tongues with her recent remarks. Farah told her technical team that it is SRK’s Ra1 that should be given priority over her film, Tees Maar Khan.

SRK's builds a private screening room for his family and himself.

The next time Shah Rukh Khan is in the mood to watch a movie, he won't have to step out of his house. The actor has built a state-of-the-art mini theatre on the premises of Mannat.

The select few who have seen the 45-seat theatre - the latest addition to his palatial house - can't stop raving about the sound system and the plush interiors.

The stars will descend at the prestigious Chevrolet Apsara Producers' Guild Awards to be held on 8th January, 2010 at Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri. The Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards is the Guild's endeavor to honor excellence in cinema and television by the stalwarts of the industry itself.

Over the years, Apsara Awards has acknowledged talent, perseverance, innovation and pure artistry. The night will see over 30 awards being presented in categories of films and television.

Apsara Producers' Guild Awards 2009 will have scintillating performances by Shahrukh Khan who will be performing on stage at an awards ceremony after 2 years! Saif Ali Khan and the ravishing Kareena Kapoor will add glamour to the night with their performance. Catch the special performance by Vidya Balan & Arshad Warsi as they present an exclusive number from the upcoming ISHQIYA. Vivek Oberoi will set the stage on fire with his rocking performance that includes some heart stopping stunts.

Yep, you read it right. Shah Rukh has joined Twitter! Karan Johar just let us all know:

hey guys...SHAHRUKH KHAN on twitter @iamsrk....welcome him!!!!

So, if you have a Twitter account and want to follow SRK, here's your chance. Here is a link to his page: http://twitter.com/iamsrk

So what makes Lift Kara De a much-awaited show? For starters, 20 superstars, the suave Karan Johar as anchor and the fans who represent the hopes and their other fans.

All of these things are perfect ingredients for a great show. But apparently, there’s also going to be a special and meaningful moment that will unfold on January 1, 2010 at 8 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

Last evening Shah Rukh Khan was the special guest at the screening of James Cameron's ,Avatar at a suburban multiplex.

Shah Rukh was so enamoured after watching half the film, that he came out of hall and went up to the studio officials and requested them to organise a special screening for his two children and family members. The officials of the studio immediately assured him that they will do the needful.

A source said, "SRK has always been quite fond of science fiction and superhero films. Even as a child, he would always watch similar kind of films.This is why he immediately agreed to attend the special screening of Avatar.

My children have educated me about the need for protecting the environment, Bollywood star, Shah Rukh Khan has stated.Inaugurated the '"Earth from Above'" exhibition by French photographer, Yann Arthus Bertrand yesterday Mr Khan said awareness among the younger generation on environmental issues was higher, thanks to introduction of subjects like '"Environmental Studies'" in their curriculum.

'' I don't think, we including myself pay enough attention to the environment. But my daughter has started suggesting to go for car pool to protect the environment. I in turn tell them we should all bathe together to bond with them and save water. Lately we have taken steps from switching off unused electrical appliances and the air-conditioning in the house and office,'' he said.