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Shah Rukh Khan, who has been ruling hearts for over 30 years, received the Pardo Alla Carriera award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The actor gave us some iconic films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, My Name is Khan, Swades, Om Shanti Om, Kal Ho Naa Ho, etc and has often broken box office records and given Bollywood unforgettable characters that have helped the industry reach a global audience. On Sunday, he opened up about his life and career during a Q&A session at the festival, where he discussed his journey with stardom and the importance of maintaining a simple family life. When asked how he deals with being one of the most accomplished actors in the country, Shah Rukh Khan mentioned that he comes from a background where touching people’s lives is what truly matters. The superstar admitted that he has never fully understood stardom and sees his role as bringing joy to others. The actor, who rules the world of entertainment news even when he has no movie release, compared himself to a monkey, willing to do anything to make people happy, and expressed that the affection people show him is what brings him joy. SRK believes that stardom is merely a byproduct of this connection with people, stressing that it’s all about the relationship between him and his fans. Shah Rukh Khan also shared his interesting thoughts on stardom, stating that while it isn’t important to him, he respects it. The Pathaan star explained that he wears stardom like a tee, not a tuxedo, meaning he doesn’t feel the need to fully grasp or own it. SRK added that his goal is to spread joy, and if he fails to do that, stardom wouldn’t matter. He strives to be true to himself both on and off screen, rather than trying to embody the persona of a star. Further, the superstar got candid about his family, especially his kids. Shah Rukh Khan mentioned that they often ask him how he doesn’t get bored of doing the same thing for over three decades. The Chak De India actor acknowledged his limitations compared to more talented actors but expressed his determination to keep going. Khan explained that acting brings him happiness not because of the attention it brings, but because it allows him to bring joy to someone he may never meet. The superstar also revealed that dislikes wearing makeup for work. But he continues to do it for the sake of his craft.

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Despite what it may seem from the outside, Shah Rukh Khan claimed that his life isn’t as glamorous as it appears, sharing his desire for a normal and simple home life. The superstar said that beyond his excellent looks and stardom, his family is just like any other. Shah Rukh wants his children, Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam, to remain humble about their privileges, and he credits his wife, Gauri Khan, for maintaining balance with her wisdom. The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor said simplicity is at the core of his life, and he sees himself as someone who has simply found a way to spread happiness with the full support of his family. At the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, Shah Rukh Khan got candid about his kids and stardom. The superstar has a message for Aryan, Suhana and AbRam.