When Shah Rukh Khan revealed what his kids fill in the ‘Religion’ column, “Main Musalman Hoon, Wife Hindu Hai, Bacche Hindustan Hai”

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 60, fans across the world are celebrating not just the superstar, but the man whose words have often transcended cinema. Beyond the glamour, the luxury, and the superstardom, Shah Rukh has always stood for something deeply humane, compassion, unity, and dignity. One such moment that continues to win hearts even years later is when he spoke about religion and how he has raised his children, Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam.

In a video that recently resurfaced online, Shah Rukh is seen speaking at an event about how he and his family never bring religion into their home. His words, as always, are simple yet profoundly moving. “Humne koi Hindu-Musalman ki baat hi nahi ki. Meri biwi Hindu hai, main Musalman hoon. Aur mere jo bacche hain, wo Hindustan hain,” he said.
Translating it for the audience, he added, “There is no such thing as Hindu-Muslim between us. My wife is Hindu, I am Muslim, and my kids are Indian.”

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He went on to share a personal anecdote that beautifully captures his worldview. “Jab wo school gaye to school mein bharna padta hai ki religion kya hai. To jab meri beti chhoti thi, usne aa ke pucha bhi mujhse ek baar, ‘Papa hum kaun se religion ke hain?’ Maine usme likha ki hum Indian hi hain yaar, koi religion nahi hai. Aur hona bhi nahi chahiye.” (When they went to school, there was a form where you had to fill in your religion. My daughter once asked me, ‘Papa, what is our religion?’ and I wrote — Indian. We have no other religion, nor should we.)

This simple statement has resonated with millions. In a country where discussions around identity often take divisive turns, Shah Rukh’s clarity feels like a quiet revolution. It reflects the same thoughtfulness that’s been part of his journey, from a Delhi boy raised in a secular household to one of the most beloved icons in the world.
On his 60th birthday, this old clip reminds fans why Shah Rukh Khan is more than an actor, he’s a symbol of hope, love, and the idea that being Indian is, in itself, a religion worth believing in.