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Shah Rukh Khan shared on Kaun Banega Crorepati that he has never visited Kashmir, honoring his father's wish to see it together Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan may be celebrated across the globe for his blockbuster films, iconic dialogues, and unmatched charisma, but it is the man behind the fame — the son, the dreamer, the devoted human being — who continues to win hearts. In a recent appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati , hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh shared a deeply personal story that left the audience visibly moved. For the first time, he revealed why he has never visited Kashmir, despite a familial connection and countless opportunities.
An Unbroken Promise Speaking candidly, Shah Rukh Khan explained that his grandmother was Kashmiri, giving him a natural and emotional connection to the region. However, he has consciously avoided visiting Kashmir throughout his life — not out of disinterest, but because of a promise he made to his father. “My father once told me that there are three places one must see in life — Istanbul, Rome, and Kashmir.
He said I could visit the first two on my own, but Kashmir, I must only see with him. ‘I will show it to you,’ he said." Tragically, his father passed away before that journey could be made.
Since then, no matter how many friends invited him, no matter how many plans were made, Shah Rukh said he never found the heart to go. “Papa left very early. I’ve travelled the entire world, but never Kashmir.
I couldn’t bring myself to go...
because he had said I should not see it without him.", he added. More Than A Superstar This heartfelt confession revealed a side of Shah Rukh rarely seen by the public.
Behind the glitz and glamour is a devoted son, still honouring a promise made in childhood, carrying it with the same sincerity and love decades later. Fans and viewers were deeply touched by his story, praising his emotional strength and the value he places on relationships and memories. In a world of constant noise and spectacle, it’s these quiet, personal moments that remind us of the real person behind the superstar.
This moment on KBC offered a powerful reminder: Shah Rukh Khan isn’t just a cinematic icon; he’s a man of deep emotions, integrity, and familial devotion. It’s this balance of larger-than-life presence and genuine humanity that continues to endear him to millions around the world..
