The Associated Press

Published: October 31, 2006

NEW DELHI Indian movie star Shahrukh Khan has completed his autobiography, but with other books on the actor already out on the market, he says he is no hurry to get his published.

"My book is ready ... I have it in my computer," The Times of India daily quoted Khan as saying in an interview. But added: "Other people have beaten me to it."

Khan is one of the biggest Bollywood heartthrobs of the past decade and one of the highest paid actors in the Indian movie industry.

His latest movie, "Don," was released earlier this month to mixed reviews. He plays the character of a ruthless mafia Don.

His Hindi-language film "Paheli," or "Riddle," was India's entry for the Oscar foreign film category last year.

He said he saw nothing special about turning 41 on November 2.

"Unlike last year, when I was tied down because of my back problem, this year I'm feeling much better. I am planning to sign more films than usual," he said.

The Bollywood star has delayed his trip to Australia because he wants to spend his birthday on Thursday with his family and friends.

He said he worked about 18 hours a day.

"If I had the power to change anything, I would add a few more extra hours in a day. I truly want more time," the daily quoted him as saying.

Khan also said he was not bothered about where he saw himself 10 years from now.

"I only see one hour ahead. I don't think about the future. For me, the magic lies in the moment," he said.

Bollywood, India's prolific Hindi-language movie industry, is based in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay.