Returning with a triumphant comeback, Shah Rukh Khan credits family time for his renewed energy. He revealed his children are his toughest critics, grounding him and reminding him of life’s true priorities. Proud of his kids’ confident ventures into new fields, Khan also shared how the vast Arabian Sea inspires him to embrace both ambition and acceptance.

Shah Rukh Khan returned to movies with a bang with ‘Pathaan’ in 2023, after a four-year hiatus. Then there was no stopping for the actor as he delivered back-to-back hits with ‘Jawan’ and ‘Dunki’. And in a recent interview, the superstar shared that his time with the family during the break made him value what he has and make a comeback with renewed energy.

Shah Rukh Khan shares his kids are his biggest critics

In an interview with SCREEN, Shah Rukh Khan shared who the biggest critics of his life are. The actor said, “My children are my best critics! My family is my North Star, who keeps me grounded and reminds me of what truly matters, no matter how busy life becomes.”The actor went on to say that the “legacy” of a person is not just defined by his achievements in his career but also by the values and memories the individual shares with his family. He said, “Balancing both comes down to being fully present. While I pursue my passions and work, I never lose sight of the simple joys of being a father.”

Shah Rukh Khan feels proud about his kids exploring new streams with confidence

While Shah Rukh Khan’s youngest kid, AbRam Khan, is still in school, his eldest son, Aryan Khan, made his directorial debut with ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, which became a huge hit. On the other hand, his daughter, Suhana Khan, is set to star with him in Siddharth Anand‘s ‘King’. Talking about his kids, SRK shared in the same interview, “Seeing them continue to explore new interests and express themselves with confidence, I feel grateful that we shared such a meaningful chapter together.”

Shah Rukh Khan shares why the sea inspires him

The superstar stays in a bungalow named Mannat, which has become one of the iconic places in Mumbai, overlooking the Arabian Sea. During the interaction, SRK shared the importance of the sea in his life. He said, “The sea humbles you. You realize that not everything needs to be controlled and that vastness reminds you of how, metaphorically, there are so many things that are bigger than yourself.” Khan concluded, saying that the balance between dreaming big and letting go “is something I have carried with me over the years.”

Upcoming projects

Shah Rukh Khan will next feature in ‘King’, co-starring Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and more. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is slated for December release this year.