Aryan Khan is 17 years old.
By The American Bazaar Staff
WASHINGTON, DC: Don’t blame us for spreading rumors, but this one is too juicy for us to resist in case it does have any substance or truth to it: according to a report, Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, who turns all of 17 tomorrow, will be cast in Dhoom 6 (that’s not a typo, it is six).
It might seem matter of fact if somebody were to point out to you that the future grandsons or granddaughters (when they are born) of Mukesh Ambani, will be industrialists. Yeah, so what? you might question nonchalantly or even irritably (depending on your mood, but at no point would that seem incredulous).
So, it doesn’t come as a surprise to read in The Hindustan Times (which was actually reporting the news found on an ‘internet portal’) that SRK’s son Aryan Khan, who is at present studying in England, will become an actor when he is ready to take the plunge, perhaps at the age of 21, and try to fit into his father’s shoes (in his head poor Aryan must be thinking that’s at least Magic Johnson’s shoe size of 16 plus, and it might be easier to play basketball in the NBA).
What is ludicrous to read is the precision with which a ‘source’ revealed the exact installment of Aditya Chopra’s franchise which will star Aryan: Number 6.
“Aditya is planning to launch Aryan with Dhoom 6, which is likely to be co-produced by SRK,” said this amazing source, who undoubtedly has some astrological powers too, to predict a sequel three sequels away (if that makes sense…). The source added: “Since Shah Rukh is very particular about his kids’ education, the film is likely to take off when Aryan turns 21, and he is done with his studies.”
That stands to reason. Of course, SRK’s son needs to graduate to find the right job! Where would he be without a job? He won’t ever be a diaper salesman, of course.
Perhaps, somebody needs to rush to England and find out from Aryan Khan what the poor chap really wants to do: straddle a motorcycle like a maniac and create havoc (at an early age), while starting to hone his body muscles as you read this, or would he rather take on a romantic film like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and follow in the path of Aamir Khan.
Of course, before son gets to sequel number six, papa SRK is waiting in the wings eagerly to get a piece of glory himself with the franchise, having seen his rivals Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan heap themselves high with fame and money. He has had no qualms in putting it out in the media (a big wink and nod at Aditya Chopra) that he wants to do a Dhoom film himself.
Some reports suggest Salman Khan has already been roped in for the fourth sequel of Dhoom, and maybe SRK too might make the cut.
But papa SRK’s problem is that if he likes something, he rarely lets go, so son Aryan Khan might have the double jitters when it comes to his debut time with Dhoom 6: sitting behind him on his motorbike giving directions with a stern smile might be King Khan himself, as his co-conspirator.
Who says only father-son duo Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan can star in films together?
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I hope this is true, I want to hear his voice, hahhaa