During a recent meet-and-greet held in celebration of his birthday on November 2, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a surprising announcement to his fans. The iconic actor shared that he has stopped smoking, a decision that has both shocked and delighted his audience.
Adjusting to the Change
“There’s a good thing – I’m not smoking anymore, guys,” Khan said, sharing the news with an enthusiastic crowd. Reflecting on the change, Khan admitted he had expected to feel less breathless after giving up smoking, but noted he still felt the effects. “Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hu” (I thought I won’t feel breathless after quitting smoking, but the feeling is still there), he explained, indicating that he is still adjusting to the change. “Inshallah, woh bhi theek ho jayega” (By God’s grace, that will also be fine), he added, expressing hope that he would soon overcome any lingering symptoms.
Past Habits
Khan’s decision comes after years of openly discussing his smoking and caffeine habits. In a candid 2011 interview with India Today, he shared details about his lifestyle, saying, “I smoke about 100 cigarettes [a day]. I forget to eat. I don’t drink water. I have about 30 cups of black coffee and I have a six-pack.” He jokingly remarked, “The less I take care of myself, the more I get taken care of.”
“I am not smoking anymore guys.”
– SRK at the #SRKDay event ❤️❤️ #HappyBirthdaySRK #SRK59 #King #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/b388Fbkyc4— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) November 3, 2024
Upcoming Projects
Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next action thriller, King, which will be directed by Sujoy Ghosh. While earlier reports hinted he’d play a don, new updates suggest he may be portraying an assassin. The film also stars Suhana Khan, with Abhishek Bachchan taking on the role of the villain.