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Anubhav Sinha Reflects on Shah Rukh Khan’s Grounded Nature and His Own Creative Resurgence

The filmmaker praises SRK’s middle-class values despite global stardom and recounts his journey from the Ra.One setback to the success of Mulk.

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For Shah Rukh Khan, Family's Happiness Is Worth More Than Any Branded Bag Or Shoes; Reveals Filmmaker
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Overview

  • Anubhav Sinha described Shah Rukh Khan as a 'middle-class boy at heart,' emphasizing his grounded nature despite immense wealth and international fame.
  • Sinha highlighted SRK’s happiness being tied to his family’s well-being, particularly his sister Shahnaz and children Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam, over material luxuries.
  • The filmmaker recounted the emotional toll of Ra.One’s underperformance in 2011, which nearly led him to quit directing until his 2018 comeback with Mulk.
  • Sinha wrote Mulk in just three days, overcoming funding challenges to create the critically acclaimed film that reignited his career.
  • Both Sinha and SRK are currently engaged in new projects, with Sinha working on a film starring Taapsee Pannu and SRK leading the upcoming action-thriller King.