Shah Rukh Khan spills beans on what led to his four year long hiatus before back-to-back films

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan recently spoke candidly about his hiatus from the silver screen before making a triumphant comeback with the blockbuster hits 'Pathaan,' 'Jawan,' and 'Dunki' in 2023. The actor, who took a significant break before these releases, shared insights into his decision-making process and assured fans that he has no plans for another extended hiatus from the film industry.

Addressing a large crowd of fans at a recent event, Khan expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to his comeback. He admitted feeling a bit nervous after taking such a long gap in his 33-year-long career. Reflecting on the period before his 2023 releases, he said, "Normally, you get a little nervous, and you feel that, ‘I hope I’ve got the film right.’ Before that, there were some of my films that didn’t do well, and so I thought I was not making good films."

However, the actor emphasized the immense love and support he received from the audience for 'Pathaan,' 'Jawan,' and 'Dunki.' He acknowledged that the audience's love for him surpassed the success of his individual films. "I think this whole country and people outside this country from India have actually taken me to their heart more than the films and said that, ‘Ae 4 saal ke liye mat jaya karo, 2-4 mahine theek hai’ (Don’t take a break for 4 years, 2-4 months are fine)."

Expressing his thankfulness to the audience worldwide, Khan stated, "So, I’m very, very thankful to all of you, to the audience and the whole world for making me realize ki jo main karta hun woh theek karta hun aur mujhe woh baar baar karte rehna chahiye (that what I do is right and I should keep on doing it)."

Shah Rukh Khan made a stellar comeback with 'Pathaan' in January 2023, followed by 'Jawan' and the gripping narrative of illegal immigration in 'Dunki.'