Shah Rukh Khan who just celebrated his 59th birthday in a viral video has opened up about quitting smoking. The King of Romance was once known for reportedly smoking 100 cigarettes a day, but shocked fans when he revealed that he has quit smoking.
Shah Rukh Khan- “I am not smoking anymore guys”. 🚭
One of the bestest news we have got as fan, SRK is seriously thinking about his health now. Take care @iamsrk 🤍 pic.twitter.com/Q8mXgfeAex
— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) November 3, 2024
The video shared by a fan account was from a meet and greet held during his birthday celebration. In a video shared by the actor’s fan page, Shah Rukh Khan Universe, he made the big revelation that he is not “smoking anymore.” Sharing the update he said, “There’s a good thing – I’m not smoking anymore, guys,” Talking about the same he admitted he had hoped to feel less breathless after quitting, but is still adjusting to the change.
He was quoted by reports saying, “Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hu (I thought I wouldn’t feel breathless after quitting smoking, but I still do),” Remaining optimistic about the new change he added, “Inshallah, woh bhi theek hojaega.” (By God’s grace, that will also be fine).
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Best part was when he told he quit smoking. 🤌🏻
— Likitha. (@SRKTweetDiary) November 2, 2024
“Jab jab zindagi me jaisa accha lage woh karo… Main koi aisa role model nahi hoon… It is the worst thing that after smoking for 30 years I’m giving the advice don’t smoke. We always know it is not good to smoke, we can give it up – very good. We can’t give it up – very bad. But… pic.twitter.com/mgRH8euQKv
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) November 3, 2024
The actor also received heartfelt birthday wishes from family and industry friends like Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kamal Haasan, Farah Khan, Vicky Kaushal and more. Meanwhile, daughter Suhana and wife Gauri Khan also shared special birthday wishes. Suhana shared a series of cherished memories of her dad and Gauri shared a sneak peek into SRK’s birthday celebration.
One picture shows SRK cutting the birthday cake while Gauri Khan and Suhana Khan stand on either side of him. She captioned the post as, “A memorable evening last night with friends and family… happy birthday.”
More than a new movie announcement or any other thing . @iamsrk announcing he has quit smoking is the bestest new we could ever get ! Health before ANYTHING!! I am so proud of you ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/hU8bn4XcgC
— Athar Sedki (@Atharluvsrk) November 3, 2024
“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
On the work front, SRK will return to screen with daughter Suhana in King. Not much about the film has been revealed yet.
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