Mumbai : He’s King Khan to his fans and the industry and his next film quite coincidentally is called “King” too. Shah Rukh Khan, however, brushes off the power the title bestows on him, saying it’s less an identity and more “a reminder to live with heart, humility, and purpose”.
“The word ‘king’ has never meant power to me. It has always been about responsibility — to the people who believe in you and the stories you choose to tell…,” Shah Rukh told PTI in an email interview. The star, first seen in the TV show “Fauji” in 1989, has worn the ‘Bollywood king’ crown with ease over three decades. Maybe not any more.
“As time passes, you realise that what truly matters is not the title, but the intention behind your work,” said Shah Rukh, who has lent his voice to fireworks show “The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky” aboard Disney Cruise Line’s latest ship, Disney Adventure next month.
“At this stage of my life and career, the title ‘King’ feels less like an identity and more like a reminder to live with heart, humility, and purpose. Whether it’s narrating a story aboard the Disney Adventure or choosing my next film, what matters most to me is creating work that brings people together, makes them feel something, and leaves behind a little bit of joy,” the 60-year-old said. Shah Rukh, who began his acting career in English theatre in Delhi, gave voice to Mufasa in the Hindi version of Disney’s 2024 film “Mufasa: The Lion King”. His sons joined in too — the older Aryan (28) was the voice for Simba and the younger AbRam (12) was the young Mufasa. (PTI)
Being ‘King’ has never meant power, it’s…: SRK
