Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan announced that he has quit smoking, a habit he has openly struggled with in the past. He made this announcement during a fan meet-and-greet event on his birthday, celebrated on Saturday.
Khan, who once smoked up to 100 cigarettes a day, shared the news with an enthusiastic crowd, marking a significant personal milestone. In a video shared by his fan page, he told his supporters, “There’s a good thing – I’m not smoking anymore, guys.” This confession was met with applause and cheers from his fans, who have supported him through thick and thin.
He talked about his journey to quit smoking, expressing his desire for better health. “I thought I wouldn’t feel so breathless after quitting, but I still do,” he admitted candidly. Despite the challenges of this lifestyle change, he remained hopeful for the future, adding, “Inshallah, that will get better too.”
As Shah Rukh celebrated his 59th birthday, he received love from his family. His daughter, Suhana Khan, shared nostalgic moments on social media, posting a touching collage of black-and-white photos featuring playful moments with her father and siblings. She wrote, “Happy Birthday! Love you the most in the world.”
His wife, Gauri Khan, also contributed to the celebrations by sharing a glimpse of the birthday festivities. In her post, she included a photo of Shah Rukh cutting his birthday cake, surrounded by Gauri and Suhana, and captioned it, “A memorable evening last night with friends and family… happy birthday.”
Bollywood colleagues also joined in the celebration, with stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, Kamal Haasan, Farah Khan, and Vicky Kaushal sending heartfelt wishes to the beloved actor.
