Shah Rukh Khan’s close friend Vivek Vaswani reveals details of the actor’s decision.
Shah Rukh’s choice to enter Bollywood after his mother’s dream.
In a recent interview, Vivek Vaswani shared insights into Shah Rukh Khan’s journey to Bollywood around the early 1990s. It was a time when Shah Rukh opened up to the filmmaker-actor about the struggles he was facing and his heartfelt desire to fulfill his mother’s dream through acting in films.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Unveiling Conversation
Vivek Vaswani disclosed, “Around 1990, Shah Rukh Khan shared with me the struggles he was going through. He expressed his desire to enter the film industry to fulfill his mother’s dream.”
Shah Rukh’s Mother’s Dream
Shah Rukh Khan’s mother, Lateef Fatima Khan, had aspirations for her son to become a superstar. After her demise in 1991, Shah Rukh Khan returned to Mumbai, and it was during this time that he made a significant decision, as revealed by Vivek Vaswani.
A Journey from TV to Bollywood
Vivek Vaswani explained, “I met him in Mumbai. We ordered butter chicken and naan at a restaurant on Charch Road. He told me, ‘My mother is dying.’ He poured his heart out. Later, we sat on Marine Drive, and he shared details about his mother’s organ failure.” Vivek also mentioned that he used to send medicines for Shah Rukh’s mother from Mumbai to Delhi through Raman, who was a pilot.
Fulfilling a Mother’s Dream
Shah Rukh Khan, deeply affected by the loss of his mother, returned to Mumbai after her demise. One day, he visited Vivek Vaswani’s house and expressed his aspiration to act in films. Vivek recalls, “I said, ‘But you never wanted to do films; you wanted to do TV.’ He replied, ‘I want to do films because it’s my mother’s dream for me to become a superstar.'”
Prayers for His Mother
Shah Rukh Khan had previously shared in interviews that he regretted his parents not witnessing his success. Vivek Vaswani also mentioned that Shah Rukh used to send medicines for his mother’s treatment in Delhi. The actor’s determination to fulfill his mother’s dream became a driving force behind his journey to Bollywood.
Shah Rukh Khan’s decision to enter the film industry was not just a career choice but a heartfelt commitment to fulfill his late mother’s dream. His journey from TV to Bollywood reflects the deep emotional connection he had with his mother and the impact her dreams had on shaping his illustrious career.