When Shah Rukh Khan revealed only his mother believed he'd become a superstar like Dilip Kumar
Shah Rukh Khan
once shared a touching insight about his journey, revealing that it was only his mother who truly believed he would rise to the importance of a superstar like
Dilip Kumar
. Losing both his parents, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan and Lateef Fatima Khan, early in life, Shah Rukh found unwavering support in his sister, Shehnaz Lalarukh Khan.
Despite his global fame, he rarely discusses his parents publicly, making the rare moments when he does all the more moving and sincere.
Early Struggles and Dreams of Stardom
Earlier, in a conversation with IndiaTV, Shah Rukh reflected on the early days when he aspired to become an actor. He shared that no one believed in his dream except his mother, who was confident he would become a superstar like Dilip Kumar. Others doubted his potential, questioning which Dilip or Kumar he could become.
He also expressed his sorrow that his mother never got to watch any of his TV shows or films, as she passed away before he entered the film industry.
Both of his parents had died by the time he began his acting career.
Turning Personal Loss into Motivation
Despite this personal loss, Shah Rukh channeled his emotions into motivation. He felt that he would make very big films so that his mother and father could see them from heaven.
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He believed he should become such a big star that his mother would be able to see him.
Upcoming Project: King
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is now preparing for his next major venture, 'King', an action-thriller directed by
Sujoy Ghosh
. The actor will take on the role of an assassin, and the movie will also feature his daughter
Suhana Khan
, alongside
Abhishek Bachchan
and
Abhay Verma
, known for his work in 'Munjya'.
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