Actor Shah Rukh Khan and interior designer Gauri Khan have been married for over three decades, a union that has stood the test of time and societal pressures. Despite the initial resistance from Gauri’s parents due to Shah Rukh’s Muslim faith, their relationship has thrived on mutual respect and love.
Gauri Khan’s Views on Religion
In the first season of Koffee with Karan, Gauri Khan discussed her stance on religion and marriage. She shared her thoughts alongside Hrithik Roshan’s then-wife, Sussanne Khan. Gauri emphasized the importance of respecting each other’s beliefs without the need to convert. “Aryan [Khan] is so into Shah Rukh, that he would follow his religion I feel. He will always say, ‘I am a Muslim.’ And when he tells this to my mother, she gets, ‘What do you mean?’ She’s dealing with it and it is true,” Gauri said.
She further added, “There is a balance. I respect Shah Rukh’s religion but that doesn’t mean that I would convert and become a Muslim. I don’t believe in that. I think everybody is an individual and follows their religion. But, obviously, there should be no disrespect. Like Shah Rukh would not disrespect my religion as well.”
Shah Rukh Khan’s Perspective
Shah Rukh Khan, during a visit to the sets of Dance Plus 5, shared his inclusive outlook on religion. He recounted an incident involving his daughter Suhana, highlighting his non-religious stance. “Humne koi Hindu-Musalman ki baat hi nahi ki. Meri biwi Hindu hai, mai Musalman hoon. Aur mere jo bacche hain, wo Hindustan hain. Jab wo school gae to school me wo bharna padta hai ki religion kya hai. To jab meri beti choti thi, usne aa ke pucha bhi mujhse ek baar, ‘Papa hum kaun se religion ke hain?’ Maine usme ye likha ki hum Indian hi hain yaar, koi religion nahi hai. Aur hona bhi nahi chahiye.”
This anecdote reflects Shah Rukh’s belief in secularism and his desire to raise his children as Indians, beyond religious boundaries.
A Celebrated Family
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s marriage, celebrated on October 25, 1991, has produced three children: Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam. The family recently celebrated a significant victory as their cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), won the IPL for the third time. Shah Rukh was seen embracing Gauri and sharing a joyful moment, which Gauri later shared on social media with the caption, “Winners @kkriders (red heart and star eyes emojis).”