From Bollywood debut to education: FIVE Times Shah Rukh Khan spoke about son Aryan Khan
Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is recently making headlines after his arrest after the Narcotics Control Bureau raided a cruise ship and busted a drug party. Apart from him, Munmun Dhamecha, Nupur Sarika, Ismeet Singh, Mohak Jaswal, Vikrant Chhoker, Gomit Chopra and Arbaaz Merchant were also detained by the agency. They were presented before the holiday court on Sunday and Aryan’s mom Gauri Khan was snapped heading to court by the paparazzi. As Aryan's arrest continues to make headlines, we decided to compile SRK's statements about his son. Take a look...
Bollywood debut
During promotional events, interviews and Ask Me Anything sessions on Twitter, SRK is often quizzed about his son, who completed his education last year. Once, when SRK was asked about his son’s debut, he revealed that he was not keen on being an actor, and even he feels the same. King Khan also revealed that Aryan is not interested in acting because he’ll be compared to his superstar dad every time.
Pic: Aryan Khan fan club on Instagram
Shah Rukh on Aryan's inclination towards direction
A few years ago when SRK was asked about his kids' acting aspirations, he had revealed that Aryan wants to make films, become a director. Back then, Aryan was studying filmmaking in the US. He had also spoken about his youngest son AbRam and said that he was good-looking enough to be a 'rock star'.
Pic: Aryan Khan Instagram
SRK on Aryan's career choices
In an interaction, SRK had said that his son Aryan is more sorted than him and wants to be bigger than him. Being a loving father, the superstar has always shared a great bond with his kids. SRK had further added that Aryan was in his 20s and busy building his personality, and has better plans for his career than him.
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King Khan on his kids' education
Once the 'Zero' actor revealed that Aryan has been writing, directing and learning stuff for four years. During that time, he was studying at the University of Southern California to become a filmmaker. The actor always felt that his kids- Aryan and Suhana should first focus on their studies. The megastar also added that to take up acting as a career, his kids will have to learn how to be actors.
Pic: Shah Rukh Khan Instagram
When SRK thanked fans on Aryan's behalf
When SRK and his son had dubbed for 'The Lion King', fans were quick to spot the uncanny similarities between Aryan’s voice with that of his father. SRK had tweeted on behalf of his "young lion" to thank fans for their love and support. "Young Lions don’t tweet so on behalf of Simba #AryanKhan I want to thank u all for appreciating his effort. Doesn’t his voice sound a bit familiar? Or is it just me?”
Pic: Shah Rukh Khan Instagram