Shah Rukh Khan, often called the King of Bollywood, has ruled hearts for decades with his powerful performances and timeless charm. From being the face of romance on the silver screen to headlining some of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema, SRK’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. But did you know there is one person whose mere presence on set makes even the Badshah of Bollywood nervous? It’s none other than his wife, Gauri Khan.This lesser-known side of Shah Rukh’s life gives us a peek into the depth of their relationship. Over the years, their love story has become as iconic as his films. Yet, behind the glamour and fame, lies a very real, very humble confession by Shah Rukh that many may find surprising.Not easy to perform when Gauri is watchingIn an old interview with India Today Magazine, Shah Rukh opened up about why he finds it hard to perform in front of Gauri. This was during the time when he was already popular for films like ‘Darr’, ‘Karan Arjun’ and ‘Baazigar’, even though his mega-hit ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (‘DDLJ’) was still to come. Speaking candidly, Shah Rukh said, “I’ll be acting in front of someone who knows me really well.”Shah Rukh can’t live without GauriThe same interview featured producer Vivek Vaswani, who played a crucial role in Shah Rukh’s early days in Mumbai. Vivek shed more light on Shah Rukh’s deep bond with Gauri, saying, “Shah Rukh can live without oxygen but not without Gauri. They never fight. When she shouts, he listens. He is absolutely besotted with her.”A love story that stood the test of timeShah Rukh and Gauri’s journey began long before the fame. They met as teenagers in Delhi. Coming from different cultural backgrounds , Shah Rukh being a Muslim and Gauri a Hindu, their relationship was not always easy. But despite family hesitations and societal pressures, the two stood by each other.After dating for years, they tied the knot in 1991. At that point, Shah Rukh was still finding his footing in the industry. In various interviews over the years, he has often credited Gauri for being his anchor through the ups and downs of his career. Today, they are parents to three children, Aryan, Suhana and AbRam.
