In a soulful chat, the undisputed king of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan shares with us his success secrets, his childhood memories and more.
What would you attribute your success to?
I think hard work is the only key to success. I keep myself happy in every situation. The biggest quality is that you should always keep in mind that ‘I can be wrong’. Just give your best shot knowing this well. God has been kind to me. I have not changed over the years and I have got a lovely family so that has contributed to my success.
You are still a child at heart…
Yes I am a very childlike person. I enjoy every small pleasure. I like getting gifts from everyone. Even if I play a small game like marbles I like to win in those games and that really makes me happy.
So tell us about some memorable incidents from your childhood days
I remember once my friends were suspended because we did some mischief. I was absent that day so I was spared. These guys hated me for it. But we all spoke to the principal and sorted it out. After that we became friendly with the principal. Then the four of them started telling him about my pranks and I was suspended.
What was your first pay?
I got Rs 50 for Gulam Ali Saab’s show. It was in Sriram Auditorium. We went to see Taj Mahal with that money by train.
What gives you your biggest high?
When I get my shot right – whether it is a film or a show. If I shock my director or cameraman with my performance, I can live with it for the next 20 days. It can’t get better than that.
Who is the real SRK – husband, actor or father?
I do not know myself. I can keep acting the whole day. But yes at home I am a father and a husband and these are real emotions. I really can’t say which is the real me.
You do a lot of charity as well
I do not like to talk about it. Nanvati people were very sweet when named the cancer aid ward for children which I opened after my mother. Last year I could not do anything but I want to start one for adults as well this year. My dream is to open a fully advanced hospital
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