Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, the most celebrated Bollywood couple, have inspired many with their relationship over the years. On the occasion of Diwali, a video in which SRK is seen teaching his children about the importance of God went viral Despite facing criticism for their inter-faith marriage, the clip from the BBC documentary The Inner World of Shah Rukh Khan showcases how he fosters a secular environment at home. The heartwarming video, from a 2004 documentary, captures the Diwali celebrations at Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s home.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SRK VIBE (@_srkvibe2.0) In it, the couple is seen teaching their children about the value of God and each other’s cultures. The clip also gives a glimpse of Mannat, which looked much simpler back then, and features Shah Rukh speaking with a priest, mentioning that his children will perform the Diwali puja.
He also takes the time to explain the Quran and his prayer practices, highlighting their family's religious unity and secularism. In the clip, he says, "Children should know about the value of God, whether it's a Hindu god or a Muslim god. So, next to Ganesh and Laxmi, we have the Quran also.
We put our hands together and say the Gayatri Mantra, which my son says, and I say 'bismillah' with him. It makes me feel very emotional, where I'm teaching my children something that I also don't know very well. I'm not a great follower of religion.
I believe in Allah very strongly, but I was never.
