Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, on his birthday, surprised fans with the revelation that he has quit smoking.
The actor, who once admitted to smoking up to 100 cigarettes a day, shared this news during a meet-and-greet event on Saturday.
In a video posted by the fan page Shah Rukh Khan Universe, SRK is seen announcing to a thrilled crowd, "There's a good thing - I'm not smoking anymore, guys."
Reflecting on his decision, the 'Dunki' star humorously noted that he expected to feel less breathless after quitting but admitted that he’s still adjusting to the change.
"Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hoon (I thought I wouldn't feel breathless after quitting smoking, but I still do),"
He remained optimistic, saying, "Inshallah, woh bhi theek ho jayega (By God's grace, that will also be fine)."
Shah Rukh received touching birthday tributes from his family. His daughter Suhana Khan shared a nostalgic photo collage on social media, featuring vintage black-and-white pictures of SRK playing with his children Aryan and Suhana. "Happy Birthday (heart emoji). Love you the most in the world." she captioned one of the images.
His wife, Gauri Khan, shared a glimpse of the birthday celebration with family and friends. In a heartwarming photo, SRK is seen cutting his birthday cake with Gauri and Suhana by his side. "A memorable evening last night with friends and family... happy birthday," she captioned the post.
Several Bollywood celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kamal Haasan, Farah Khan, and Vicky Kaushal, also extended their warm wishes to Shah Rukh on his 59th birthday.