Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a surprising announcement to fans during a recent meet-and-greet held in celebration of his birthday on November 2. The iconic actor, who has long been open about his smoking habits, revealed to fans that he has stopped smoking.
“There’s a good thing – I’m not smoking anymore, guys,” Khan said, sharing the news with an enthusiastic crowd.
Reflecting on the change, Khan admitted he had expected to feel less breathless after giving up smoking, but noted he still felt the effects.
“Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hu (I thought I won't feel breathless after quitting smoking, but the feeling is still there)” he explained, indicating that he is still adjusting to the change. “Inshallah, woh bhi theek ho jayega," (By God's grace, that will also be fine) he added, expressing hope that he would soon overcome any lingering symptoms.
Khan’s decision comes after years of openly discussing his smoking and caffeine habits. In a candid 2011 interview, shared details about his lifestyle, saying, “I smoke about 100 cigarettes [a day]. I forget to eat. I don’t drink water. I have about 30 cups of black coffee and I have a six-pack.” He jokingly remarked, “The less I take care of myself, the more I get taken care of.”
Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next action thriller, King, which will be directed by Sujoy Ghosh. While earlier reports hinted he’d play a don, new updates suggest he may be portraying an assassin. The film also stars Suhana Khan, with Abhishek Bachchan taking on the role of the villain.
