When Aryan Khan told Shah Rukh Khan that he is being too gentle with Suhana Khan and AbRam, watch

SRK talks about when Aryan told him he is not tough enough

In a widely shared throwback video, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare and emotional insight into his relationship with his eldest son, Aryan Khan.

Speaking with his trademark charm and honesty, SRK reflected on the evolving journey of fatherhood and the emotional challenges that come with watching his children grow more independent.

The actor shared a revealing exchange that spoke volumes about Aryan’s mindset and independent nature.

“And Aryan ka yeh hai, Aryan is like Papa you know, you are not making it tough. So I said, beta tu toh kaafi tough nikal gya tha na. And he said, Papa I did it on my own.”

[And with Aryan, it’s like—he said, ‘Papa, you know, you’re not making it tough.’ So I said, ‘Son, you turned out to be quite tough yourself, didn’t you?’ And he replied, ‘Papa, I did it on my own]

SRK, who is equally loved for his role as a devoted father off-screen, also reflected on how his parenting style has evolved over time, particularly with his younger children, Suhana and AbRam.

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“You are too gentle with Suhana and AbRam,” Aryan observed, to which Shah Rukh responded with a laugh:

“Uski sabse badi problem thi ki main baccho ke saath bhot gentle hu, daanta nahi hu. He is the most spoiled actually.”

["His biggest complaint was that I’m too gentle with the kids, I don’t scold them. He is actually the most spoiled one."]

While Aryan has chosen to stay largely out of the public eye, he is reportedly pursuing a creative path behind the camera, including work in writing, direction, and launching his own luxury lifestyle brand. His quiet determination seems to echo the very values of discipline and independence SRK often promotes.

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As Shah Rukh continues to reign in cinema, it’s these intimate family anecdotes that remind fans of the man behind the fame—a father, first and foremost, proud of the unique journeys each of his children is on.

On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan are currently working on their next film King which also stars Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist.