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Shah Rukh Khan says his mother's wish influenced his move into films
In a 1991 interview, Shah Rukh Khan said he was not drawn to the film industry and had doubts about becoming a film actor.
He was already known for television and had signed several film projects, but had not yet made his theatrical debut.
Khan said his mother, Lateef Fatima Khan, died that year and had wanted to see him on the big screen.
He said her wish helped change his mind, and he also wanted to leave their Delhi home because it reminded him of her.
His first theatrical release, “Deewana,” came in 1992, and he later became an internationally recognised star.
The interview also showed that he believed actors improve by observing others, practising and learning from mistakes rather than relying on acting classes.
His next major film, “King,” is scheduled to open in theatres on December 24, 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan said his mother’s wish to see him on screen influenced his decision to enter films.
In a 1991 interview, he said he had not been drawn to the film industry and had viewed it with suspicion.
He said he wanted to leave the Delhi house that reminded him of his mother and move to Bombay.
By 1991, he had signed several film projects, but had not yet signed Deewana, his first theatrical release.
Deewana was released in 1992, and his next major release, King, is scheduled for December 24, 2026.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, then a television actor considering a move into films.
- What
- He said his mother’s wish influenced his decision to enter films.
- When
- In 1991, when he was 24.
- Where
- He said he wanted to move from Delhi to Bombay.
- Why
- His mother had wanted to see him on the silver screen, and he said he was doing it for her.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Khan said his mother died early in the year and that her wish influenced his decision to enter films.
At age 24, he had signed several film projects, including Chamatkar, Dil Aashna Hai and King Uncle.
Deewana, which Khan had not yet signed at the time of the interview, became his first theatrical release.
Khan’s next major release, King, is scheduled to arrive in theaters.
- Age at the time
- 24
- Film projects signed by 1991
- Chamatkar, Dil Aashna Hai and King Uncle
- First theatrical release
- Deewana, released in 1992
- Next major release
- King
- Scheduled release date
- December 24, 2026
What people are saying
I loved her immensely, and she always wanted to see me up there on the silver screen someday.
Maybe it’s too late now, but I am doing it for her all the same.
I’ve never been fascinated by films.
I want to shift to Bombay, make a clear break, keep myself busy with work round the clock.
Sources
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