Shah Rukh Khan is one proud dad today as his son Aryan Khan finally makes his big directorial debut in Bollywood with his web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Amid this, Shah Rukh’s old interview has resurfaced, in which he spoke about how he too once wanted to be a director.
Shah Rukh reveals Aryan’s passion for filmmaking
In an old conversation with Punjab Kesari TV, SRK shared, “He’s actually not interested in acting. He has a passion for filmmaking. And right now, he’s studying a film production course at USC in Los Angeles. I didn’t ask him to become a filmmaker, on fact, it’s quite strange, because I myself wasn’t interested in acting initially either. I was more drawn to making films, which is why I studied Mass Communication at Jamia. So Aryan has the same kind of passion. He still has four years left in college, and he’s already making short films there. He’s figuring out on his own what he truly enjoys and where his calling lies. He doesn’t even ask me for help; he’s learning everything by himself. Of course, he shows me his work out of love and respect. But beyond that, I want all my kids to discover what they want to do on their own. It might sound odd, but I’ve never asked him whether he wants to be an actor. Maybe his mother or grandmother has, but I haven’t really had that conversation with him.”
An emotional moment at Aryan’s launch
Last month, at the preview launch of The Ba***ds of Bollywood in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan proudly introduced Aryan as a filmmaker for the first time. He said, “I’m deeply grateful to the sacred land of Mumbai, to this country, which has given me 30 years to try and entertain you. Today is a very special day, because on this very same land, my son is now taking his first step. He’s a very good boy, as all fathers believe about their sons, and he’s hardworking. At home, we’ve only taught him a few things: box office success isn’t guaranteed, nor are positive reviews from critics. But giving your 100% through hard work — that’s the one guarantee you can control. So today, when he stands before you, please clap for him. But along with those claps, send him a small prayer too. And like I’ve said before, the love you’ve given me over the years — even if he receives just 10, 20, 30, 40, 50% of that — if it were anyone else, I would have stopped right there. But if he’s lucky enough to get 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, even 150 percent of that love, please give it to him.”The series stars Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Manoj Pahwa, Gautami Kapoor, Mona Singh, and Rajat Bedi in pivotal roles. The series also includes cameos by some of Bollywood’s biggest stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Ranveer Singh.
