Shah Rukh Khan — Bollywood’s King of Hearts, global superstar, and the ultimate romantic hero — is known for his charisma, wit, and larger-than-life presence both on and off the screen.
But behind the megastar image lies a deeply emotional and sensitive side that only a few truly get to see. In a resurfaced interview that’s winning hearts all over again, SRK opened up about a touching personal habit that helped him cope with loneliness when his wife Gauri Khan was away.
In the candid interview, Shah Rukh revealed that during moments of solitude, he would hold his dog’s paw and go to sleep.
“When Gauri was away, I used to hold my dog’s paw and sleep,” he said — a small but powerful gesture that speaks volumes about his emotional vulnerability and need for companionship.
The Jawan and Pathaan star also reflected on his struggle to make and maintain friendships. According to The Economic Times, SRK admitted that forming deep bonds has never come easy for him.
Despite being surrounded by fame, fans, and friends, there’s a layer of isolation that even the most celebrated figures can’t escape — and Shah Rukh has never shied away from acknowledging that.
This heartfelt revelation is yet another reminder that beneath the stardom and applause, SRK is just as human as the rest of us — someone who misses his loved ones, seeks comfort in quiet moments, and finds connection in the simplest of gestures. It’s these honest, soul-baring moments that make fans love him not just as a superstar, but as a person.
SRK got honest about his struggles with friendships, saying something that hits harder the more you think about it:
“Mujhe dost banane nahi aate, agar aate hai toh rakhne nahi aate, aur agar rakhne aate hai toh woh rehna nahi chahte.”
(“I don’t know how to make friends. And if I do, I don’t know how to keep them. And if I manage to keep them, they don’t want to stay.”)
It’s not something you’d expect to hear from one of the most loved celebrities in the world, but it makes Shah Rukh even more relatable — because loneliness doesn’t care about stardom.