MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA: A photo of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, his wife Gauri Khan, and their son Aryan has been circulating online since New Year’s Day, showing the family offering prayers.
The image, accompanied by rumors, was claimed to have been taken at Mecca, with reports suggesting that Gauri Khan had converted to Islam, as the family was said to have celebrated the New Year in the holy city.
While the photo has captured widespread attention, it’s important to verify the facts with credible sources. Let’s get into the truth behind these claims.
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What did the viral image of Shah Rukh and Guari Khan say?
Viral images circulating online show renowned film producer Gauri Khan dressed in a black kurti and grey hijab, while her husband Shah Rukh Khan wore a white kurta, appearing solemn. Their son Aryan also sported a white kurta.
The trio was captured in the holy city of Mecca, with Gauri smiling at Shah Rukh, who stood in front of her, while Aryan stood behind her.
While the image has sparked rumors, it has also led to discussions surrounding religious beliefs within the family.
For context, Shah Rukh Khan is a Muslim, and Gauri Khan was born into a Punjabi Hindu family. The couple married in 1991 and has three children: Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam.
Their enduring relationship is based on love, mutual respect, and understanding, transcending religious differences.
Despite belonging to different faiths — Shah Rukh being Muslim and Gauri being Hindu — their personal lives have remained unaffected by these differences.
Over the past 33 years, they have fostered a family environment that celebrates and respects both religions, encouraging their children to embrace traditions from both faiths and showcasing their secular family values.
Did Gauri Khan convert to Islam?
When it comes to verifying the authenticity of the viral photos, there is no official confirmation or credible sources backing the claim that Gauri Khan converted to Islam. Additionally, the couple has always seemed to hold a more generalized and inclusive view of religion.
In a 2005 episode of Koffee with Karan, Gauri discussed how she and Shah Rukh have maintained respect for each other’s religions while following their own.
She addressed Shah Rukh’s faith and explained, “There is a balance. I respect Shah Rukh’s religion but that doesn’t mean that I would convert and become a Muslim. I don’t believe in that. I think everybody is an individual and follows their religion. But obviously there should be no disrespect. Like Shah Rukh would not disrespect my religion as well.”
Further evidence debunking the claim comes from an Instagram user named WTV News Media, who posted the same viral image with the caption: “Happy New Year Everyone ❤️😍 SRK, aryan & gauri khan 💝❤️🌎 (Made with AI).”
This indicates that the viral image was not genuine but instead created using AI technology. It is a clear example of the couple falling victim to a deepfake hoax.
