Berlin is already one of the three top destinations in Europe after London and Paris and the city is said to have become increasingly popular with Indian tourists after Shah Rukh spent 50 days in the German capital along with a crew of 70 people in 2010 to shoot for 'Don 2 - The King Is Back'.

Since then, the number of Indian visitors to the German capital increased by 42.8 percent. Kirsten Niehuus, managing director, Medienboard, the Berlin offices responsible for funding films, finds Shah Rukh 'a sexy ambassador' for the city.

"After this film, many Indian tourists will want to discover the city on the track of 'Don 2'," says Niehuus.

So in a special tour titled - 'On the Trail of Don 2' - fans will walk the German capital in the footsteps of Don, the character played by Shah Rukh in the film.

Fans will be armed with a map marked by locations where 'Don 2' was shot, including the swanky Mandala Hotel on Potsdamer Platz. Here Shah Rukh had special permission to smoke in room number 1107 in a city where smoking is banned in all public places.

Those not inclined to walk can drive in open air tourist buses.

Countless Shah Rukh fans from different parts of Europe are expected at the Berlinale, the 10-day film fest that opens in the city Feb 9 to get another glimpse on the red carpet of the Bollywood actor.

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