In a country that proudly identifies as secular, religious divides often still find their way into everyday conversation, especially when it comes to celebrity lives and interfaith marriages. Bollywood couples like (SRK) Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, or Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, have frequently been under the spotlight for how they handle religion within their families, particularly with their children.
SRK’s Take On Love And Harmony In Interfaith Marriage
Shah Rukh Khan, one of India’s most beloved actors, has never shied away from sharing his thoughts on faith, identity, and family. Married to Gauri Khan, who comes from a Hindu background, SRK has always emphasized the harmony in their home, where love and respect come before labels.
SRK On Suhana’s Innocent Question About Religion
During an appearance on a TV show, he shared a touching and candid story about a moment with his daughter, Suhana Khan. When she was little and had to fill out a school form, she was puzzled by the column that asked for her religion. She turned to her father and asked, “Papa, hum kaun se religion ke hain?” (“Papa, what religion are we?”)
SRK recalled the moment with warmth and honesty.
“Jab bacche school gaye, to school me form bharna padta tha jisme religion poochte hain. Toh meri beti choti thi, ek din aake puchhti hai, ‘Papa, hum kaun se religion ke hain?’ Maine usme likha, ‘Hum Indian hain, yaar… koi religion nahi hai. Aur hona bhi nahi chahiye.’”
(“When the kids started school, we had to fill a form that asked about religion. So one day, my young daughter came and asked, ‘Papa, what religion are we?’ I wrote in the form, ‘We are Indian, that’s it… no religion. And there shouldn’t be one either.’”)
SRK’s Powerful Message: ‘My Kids Are Indians’
Some moments in life stay with you—not because they’re dramatic, but because they’re honest. SRK once shared one such moment with his daughter Suhana, and the way he handled her innocent question about religion is something every parent can relate to. It wasn’t about fame or philosophy—just a father, a daughter, and a simple truth about identity. He further added with pride:
“Humne kabhi Hindu-Muslim ki baat hi nahi ki. Meri biwi Hindu hai, main Musalman hoon, aur mere bacche Hindustan hain.”
(“We’ve never spoken in terms of Hindu or Muslim. My wife is Hindu, I’m Muslim, and our children are Indians.”)
SRK’s strong conviction that identity shouldn’t be limited to religion is shown in this straightforward yet meaningful parenting style.
SRK’s Early Struggles To Win Over Gauri’s Family
For those unfamiliar with their journey, Shah Rukh and Gauri met when they were still teenagers. Their relationship wasn’t easy in the beginning, especially with Gauri’s traditional Hindu Brahmin family. In fact, to ease things with her family initially, Gauri introduced Shah Rukh as “Abhinav” so they would think he was Hindu.
SRK’s Wedding Prank: A Moment Of Humor In Tension
With his trademark humor, SRK even joked with her family during their wedding, saying that after marriage, Gauri would wear a burqa and go by the name “Ayesha.” Thankfully, everyone took it in good spirit, and the couple tied the knot in 1991.
SRK’s Life Lesson: Humanity Over Labels
Their story is a powerful example of love, understanding, and respect rising above societal divisions. Shah Rukh Khan’s approach to parenting—and life—is a reminder that beyond names and rituals, what matters most is shared humanity and the values we pass on to the next generation.
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