Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan stand as an iconic couple in Bollywood, often regarded as the Bollywood industry's King and Queen. However, there was a period when Gauri contemplated separation from the dashing star. In an older interview, she revealed she had briefly parted ways with SRK due to familial concerns. In a 1994 interview with Filmfare, Gauri shared that initially, her relationship with the charming actor faced opposition from her family as they struggled with her desire to marry a Muslim man. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan’s Wife Gauri Khan Served Notice By ED For Allegedly Embezzling Rs 30 Crores? Here’s What We Know- REPORTS
During her conversation with Filmfare, she mentioned that, in the initial phase, her family struggled to accept Shah Rukh's Muslim background. She even decided to part ways with him to avoid hurting her family. Additionally, she expressed feeling suffocated in the relationship due to the Bollywood actor's over-possessiveness, leading her, an independent person needing space, to feel claustrophobic. Consequently, the mounting tensions prompted her to end the relationship with the Swades star. ALSO READ: OMG! Shah Rukh Khan CAN'T Act In Front Of Wife Gauri Khan? Actor Reveals WHY In A Throwback Interview- Read To Know More
Shah Rukh Khan didn't give up easily on Gauri. She reminisced about a moment when, after visiting Mumbai from Delhi, she found SRK waiting outside her friend's building. Gauri acknowledged Shah Rukh's unwavering determination, recalling how, despite their breakup, he pursued her. She disliked his persistence, remembering how he followed her to Mumbai, which left her feeling uncomfortable.
The star couple is blessed with three beautiful kids Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam.
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