Shah Rukh Khan makes 'heroic' claim about his rise to fame

Shah Rukh Khan is making a shocking revelation about his financial status and stardom as he reflects on his humble beginnings.

The King actor, who is widely known for his impressive acting range, recounted his background and his early days in the industry at the Global Freight Summit in Dubai.

Emphasising the importance of the actor's philanthropic activities, the 59-year-old shared, "I come from a very poor, lower middle class background in India. So, I never had this intention of wanting to give back. I find that...not wrong... That's not how I feel about philanthropy. I think how it stems for me is, I really respect what I have got. 

"I just thanked everybody, that's from the bottom of my heart. I fully understand that my success is not just because of me; it’s a confluence of a lot of people coming together in the way I have led my life with them, whether it’s through my cinema or at a personal level."

SRK further explained that the success and fame he has garnered over the years doesn't solely belong to him, and he would be foolish to claim it as his own.

The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor further went on to add, "Everything that has come to me, including fame and riches, doesn’t belong to me. I am not being extra humble; I am being honest, it doesn't belong to me. I'd be stupid to think all of this that has happened to me, including standing on the railing outside my house, is only because of me. It’s never a one-way street."

In addition, Shah Rukh didn't hesitate to give credit to his fans and the people he has collaborated with over the years.

On professional front, he is gearing up for his upcoming film King, which is slated to release in 2026.