The session began with Shah Rukh telling journalist Richard Quest to not call him “a legend” as he was “Bond, James Bond”.Quest then asked whether the actor would like to play Agent 007.”I really wanted to, but I think I’m too short,” came the quick reply.Asked if he would like to play a Bond baddy, Shah Rukh said, “Yes, of course. I’m brown enough.”Shah Rukh said he is still learning how to deliver to his fans instead of spreading himself too thin. Other than 2008’s “Slumdog Millionaire”, he hasn’t been offered anything of note, the 58-year-old actor said.He spent a lot of time with “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle and was offered the role of the quizmaster, finally played by Anil Kapor. However, Shah Rukh couldn’t do it because he was already hosting the third season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC), a popular quiz game show that makes for a plot point in the multiple Oscar-winning movie.”… I just felt in the story that was being told, the guy who was hosting was very mean… I just found this guy was cheating and being dishonest as the host. So, I found it strange that I’m being a host and cheating in the film. I explained to Mr. Boyle that I wouldn’t like to do it. And then, there are better actors than me… Mr Anil Kapoor did it and he was fantastic,” he said.
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