On his 59th birthday on November 2nd, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan delighted fans with an unexpected announcement: he has quit smoking. Known for previously admitting to smoking nearly 100 cigarettes a day, the beloved “King Khan” shared this revelation during a meet-and-greet event held in his honor on Saturday.
A video posted by the popular fan page Shah Rukh Khan Universe captured the actor’s heartfelt moment as he addressed the excited crowd. With a warm smile, SRK told fans, “There’s a good thing – I’m not smoking anymore, guys.” His words drew cheers from the audience, who were thrilled by his decision to leave behind a habit he’s openly struggled with over the years.
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The Dunki star, however, candidly admitted that adjusting to this major lifestyle change hasn’t been entirely smooth. “Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hu,” he said, sharing that he had expected his breathing to improve but still feels breathless at times. Staying positive, he added, “Inshallah, woh bhi theek ho jayega” (By God’s grace, that will also be fine).
The star’s milestone birthday sparked an outpouring of love from both fans and Bollywood colleagues. Stars like Kareena Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Farah Khan, Ananya Panday, Sidharth Malhotra, Rajkummar Rao, and Kamal Haasan took to social media to extend their warmest wishes, celebrating SRK’s contributions to the industry and his remarkable personal journey.
