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Australian Minister's Bollywood Obsession Revealed
28 Apr
Summary
- Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is a devoted Shah Rukh Khan fan.
- Burke ranks AR Rahman's music among his personal favorites.
- He considers 'Om Shanti Om' his all-time favorite film.
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has openly embraced Bollywood, identifying himself as a fervent admirer of actor Shah Rukh Khan. During a podcast interview, Burke candidly shared his passion for Indian cinema and its stars.
His appreciation extends to the acclaimed music composer AR Rahman, whose work Burke counts among his most favored. The minister also commended films like 'Chak De! India,' noting its filming locations in Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.
Burke further lauded 'Jodhaa Akbar' as a "phenomenal film." However, his ultimate cinematic favorite is 'Om Shanti Om.' He finds its concluding message, "if it's not happy, it's not the end," profoundly resonant and relevant.
