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SRK's Early Role: Dostoyevsky's The Idiot
9 Feb
Summary
- Shah Rukh Khan starred in a rare Indian TV adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Idiot.
- The project, titled Ahmaq, was directed by parallel cinema figure Mani Kaul.
- The four-part series was later adapted into a film but never had a digital release.
In the early 1990s, Shah Rukh Khan, then known for television roles, starred in a unique Indian adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic novel, "The Idiot." This project, titled "Ahmaq," saw Khan take on the role of Prince Rogozhin, a morally complex character.
The series was helmed by Mani Kaul, a prominent figure in India's parallel cinema movement, known for his distinct minimalist and meditative style. Kaul's direction resulted in a production that diverged significantly from typical Indian television fare.
Produced for Doordarshan, "Ahmaq" featured a cast drawn from theater and arthouse circles, signaling its literary focus over mass entertainment. The four-part series was later transformed into a feature film, also named "Ahmaq."
