"My success, I owe it to others, what I am and where I am today, it's thanks to my fans, without them, I am nothing," declared Aryan Khanna (or Shah Rukh Khan??) at the beginning of the film "Fan."

"Fan" is a fascinating work that explores the complex relationship between a star and his fan. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, it stars Shah Rukh Khan in the dual role of Bollywood superstar Aryan Khanna and his biggest fan, Gaurav Chandna.

The story of "Fan" follows Gaurav Chandna, a young man passionate about Aryan Khanna since childhood. He idolizes the star and knows everything about him, from his films to his daily habits. He dreams of meeting his idol and being recognized by him. However, when Gaurav finally meets Aryan, things take an unexpected turn. Aryan is not as friendly as Gaurav had imagined, and the obsessive fan quickly becomes a danger to the life of the star.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the film is Shah Rukh Khan's extraordinary performance in both roles. The actor worked hard to bring to life two very different characters, and the result is stunning. The makeup used to transform Shah Rukh Khan into Gaurav is also very successful, making the actor unrecognizable.

Beyond Shah Rukh Khan's exceptional performance, "Fan" raises profound questions about the relationship between stars and their fans and highlights the blurry boundaries of this relationship and the dangers it can present to both parties. The film specifically explores the themes of identification with stars, the obsession of some fans who lose their own personality and live vicariously, devotion and loneliness, as well as the limits of celebrity. Should the star be available to his fans at all times or does he have the right to lead his own life? How far should fans go to satisfy their need for proximity to their idol? Where is the line between the fan and the obsessed? These are questions raised by the film, which does not provide ready-made answers but rather invites the viewer to reflect.

The film "Fan" is also interesting and even very intriguing because Shah Rukh Khan put himself at risk, exposing himself and his image, as it is easy to identify him with Aryan, who is almost identical to him. Starting with the name Aryan Khanna, indeed Aryan is the name of Shah Rukh's son and it is obvious that Khanna is inspired by Khan. Furthermore, Aryan lives in Shah Rukh's real house, and the 20-meter-high fence that protects Aryan's house is the real fence that protects Shah Rukh's house, which sometimes gives the impression that the actor lives in a high-security prison. The two stars lead the same life and have the same habits. For example, Aryan, just like Shah Rukh, climbs to the top of his house's fence on his birthday and on certain holidays to greet his fans. The two stars have exactly the same behavior and postures. What is the part of Shah Rukh Khan's life in Aryan's life and vice versa?

In fact, there is a real confusion between the star Shah Rukh and the star Aryan. This is not accidental; it is intended by the director, probably to give the film more credibility and realism. But was it also intended by Shah Rukh Khan? One might wonder because as a fan, we are led to ask ourselves if we really want to be a fan of this star as shown in the film.

It is obvious that by playing this role, Shah Rukh Khan took the risk of tarnishing his own image, as Aryan is not particularly likeable or even sincere. At the beginning of the film, in an interview, Aryan declares that he belongs to his fans, yet he refuses to give five minutes of his time to his fan. What is the balance of sincerity and lies in what stars say? Can we blame them for wanting to devote themselves to their own lives?

But on the other hand, doesn't the fact that Shah Rukh Khan took this risk show his courage and willingness to question himself and his status as a star and idol?

Although the film is very successful in exploring the relationship between stars and their fans, there is still a flaw: the long chase scenes that detract from it a bit. This gives the impression that "Fan" becomes an action film, whereas it would have been preferable for the film to remain more focused on the psychology of the characters.