5 Heart Warming Stories About Shah Rukh Khan That You Probably Don’t Know!

#1. Shah Rukh Khan was named Abdul Rehman by his maternal grandmother which was changed into Shahrukh later by his father inspired by his sister’s name Lalarukh, which literally translates into ‘King like face.’ He prefers to write his name as Shah Rukh Khan and feels lucky that his father changed his name, as Abdul Rehman would have never suited a film star.

 

#2. During his school days, Shah Rukh acted like he was having an epileptic attack in order to bunk a class. His acting was so realistic that the teacher allowed his friends to take him away and make him rest. What happened after shows his mischievous side even more – instead of escaping immediately, one of his friends went to the class again, to ask for the teacher’s leather shoes as making an epileptic person during an attack smell leather is an Indian remedy. The poor teacher had to walk with just one shoe for the rest of the day, courtesy SRK.

 

#3. An incident where SRK was about to be a part of a big film, he was told that he would not need his make up man anymore and SRK said that he would not need this film then. He considers Subhash and his make up man – Ravi dada – his family. Feeling immense gratitude towards Ravi dada, Subhash, Karuna, Yaseem (his personal security) and Mohan, he says, “No star is made on his or her own. I think 80% of what I am is because of them.”

 

#4. As a student, SRK, when asked by his school teacher what he would like to become in future, said that he would go to Bollywood. His teacher tried to explain him that his dream was a bit unrealistic as he had no contacts there. He even tried to talk to his mother who in turn replied, “If my Shah Rukh says it will happen, it will happen!” The faith his parents had in his dreams was extremely valuable. The teacher has went on record to say that he regretted the fact that he did not have as much faith on Shah Rukh as his mother had and that he was very happy that he has been proven wrong!

#5 Amitabh Bachchan, when asked by Karan Johar that what was that one thing which Shah Rukh has and he doesn’t, immediately says that its the speed with which his brain works. And we just can’t agree more. In an interview, Simi Garewal asked him about his opinion on the saying that actors are always a little effeminate. He replied saying, “If being shy, sensitive and conscious about my looks makes me girly or effeminate then I must admit that I’m like that. However, being a woman is a very difficult thing to do and comparing myself to a woman will mean derogating the greatness of women. They are always far more superior to men.”

 Shah Rukh Khan’s life stories cannot be described by one adjective – they are inspiring, funny, sad, realistic, honest, humbling and lovable – all at the same time. He is a man who is unapologetically himself. He is a man who is an arrogant actor but a humble star. His life is as good as a film script. May his film never end, and we hope kindness and love never leave your side.