Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood’s King Khan Shah Rukh Khan, made his directorial debut a few months ago with the much-anticipated web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. But did you know that Shah Rukh Khan himself played a key role in inspiring Aryan to take on the director’s chair? In a recent fan meet, which took place on his 60th birthday, Shah Rukh opened up about his son’s journey into direction, sharing that he was the one who encouraged Aryan to follow his instincts and direct the show himself.
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At the fan meet, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that Aryan Khan was initially uncertain about directing the web series, which he had written himself. According to SRK, Aryan wasn’t sure whether he should direct the show or hire someone else to take the helm. Shah Rukh, however, shared that he always believes in giving creative freedom to his children and told Aryan to follow his heart.
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Shah Rukh Khan said, “He wasn’t sure if he could direct, and whether he should hire another director. But I think people who write and then direct are better directors. So I told him to follow his heart and direct. Let’s see what happens, no matter how bad he does. We’ll figure it out.” King Khan, who has been a dominant figure in Bollywood for over three decades, also revealed that he doesn’t usually give advice to his children, Aryan and Suhana Khan.
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SRK shared that despite his massive experience in the film industry, he prefers to allow his children to navigate their own careers and make their own decisions. “I don’t tell them much because I feel creative people don’t need to be told anything. I’ve been working in films for 35 years, so I know I carry a lot of baggage,” Shah Rukh explained. ” While Suhana Khan has been making her way toward acting, Aryan has opted to follow his passion for writing and direction. Shah Rukh emphasized that both his children are carving their own paths. He added that while he is always there to offer a perspective when asked, he never imposes his views.