7 months ago
Dev Anand's Gentle Advice to Shah Rukh Khan
A long time ago, two famous actors, Dev Anand and Shah Rukh Khan, were at a party.
Dev Anand saw Shah Rukh Khan smoking and gently told him to quit because he thought he was a nice person.
Shah Rukh Khan smiled and said he would try.
A psychologist explains that when people care about someone and tell them to stop a bad habit in a kind way, it works better than shouting or being mean.
This is because it makes the person feel understood and not judged.
The psychologist also says that when advice comes from someone we respect, we are more likely to listen and think about changing our habits.
Dev Anand noticed Shah Rukh Khan smoking at a party in 2009.
Anand gently advised Khan to quit smoking, calling him a nice boy.
Khan responded positively, saying he would try to quit.
Psychologist Athul Raj explains that gentle concern is more effective than criticism.
Respected advice from someone grounded feels earned and is more likely to be considered.
- Who
- Dev Anand and Shah Rukh Khan
- What
- Dev Anand advised Shah Rukh Khan to quit smoking
- Where
- Party hosted by Anil Ambani
- When
- 2009
- Why
- To express concern and encourage Shah Rukh Khan to quit a harmful habit
Key facts
- Event
- Dev Anand advising Shah Rukh Khan to quit smoking
- Year
- 2009
- Location
- Party hosted by Anil Ambani
- Occasion
- Reliance Entertainment’s joint venture with Steven Spielberg
- Psychologist's Insight
- Gentle concern is more effective than criticism




