Bollywood’s beloved king, Shah Rukh Khan, celebrated his birthday in a big way this year by revealing that he has quit smoking. Known for his candidness about his habits, SRK made this announcement during a meet-and-greet event with fans on Saturday, where his excitement was palpable.
In a touching moment shared by the fan page Shah Rukh Khan Universe, he addressed the crowd, stating, “There’s a good thing – I’m not smoking anymore, guys.” Fans erupted in cheers as he spoke about his journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
Khan admitted that while he had hoped to feel less breathless after quitting, he is still adjusting to the change, saying, “Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel raha hu” (I thought I wouldn’t feel breathless after quitting smoking, but I still do). His optimism shone through as he added, “Inshallah, woh bhi theek ho jayega” (By God’s grace, that will also be fine).
The birthday festivities were filled with love, as both his daughter Suhana and wife Gauri Khan took to social media to share their heartfelt wishes.
Suhana posted a beautiful collage of vintage black-and-white photos featuring cherished family moments, captioning one image with, “Happy Birthday. Love you the most in the world.”
Gauri also shared a glimpse into the intimate celebration, posting a picture of Shah Rukh cutting his birthday cake with her and Suhana at his side. She captioned it, “A memorable evening last night with friends and family… happy birthday.”
The star’s 59th birthday was further celebrated with warm wishes from fellow Bollywood celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, Kamal Haasan, Farah Khan, and Vicky Kaushal, all expressing their admiration for the iconic actor.
As fans rally to support Shah Rukh in this new chapter of his life, the news of his commitment to quitting smoking adds a meaningful touch to his birthday celebrations, reminding us all of the importance of health and well-being.