Shah Rukh Khan Reveals He's Finally Quit Smoking: "Still Adjusting to the Change"

The King of Bollywood has formally stopped smoking, which will leave fans both delighted and relieved. Shah Rukh Khan has just made a big announcement!

Though well-known for his charm, wit, and on-screen appeal, popular interest has also focused on SRK's personal life. The celebrity has been candid about his smoking problem for years; he even said to have occasionally smoked up to 100 cigarettes day. In a raw moment, he once said he mostly relied on black coffee and cigarettes rather than drinking water; this was a lifestyle he knew to be unhealthy.

But Shah Rukh said in a recent interview that he had at last broken the habit permanently. "Yes, I have quit smoking," SRK remarked, noting that although he is happy he took the decision, the road hasn't been without difficulties. "I still find myself short of breath nonetheless. I'm still getting used to the alteration. Inshallah, that will also be alright," he said with a deliberate smile.

Well-known for his smoking habits, Shah Rukh even adopted an on-screen persona based on them. Over years, the picture of him lighting a cigarette in several films became legendary. Still, he has always been someone that has been honest about his weaknesses. His revelation of battling the addiction and at last stopping reveals his dedication not only to his health but also to providing a model for his millions of supporters.

Shah Rukh is a man of extremes; he has always pushed the edge in his career, in his fitness, in his personal struggles. After years of trying to give it up, he decided to stop smoking; although he has made great success, he also fast notes that this is a difficult fight. The actor acknowledged that the process has been challenging and that he is still adjusting to life without smokes even now.

But his degree of candour has won him over so many people. Even as a worldwide superstar, SRK's openness to confess he's not perfect and that he's continuously working on himself helps explain why he is so approachable. He is, of course, also forward looking. With the usual SRK positivism, he stays hopeful that his body will change and he will experience the advantages of stopping with time.

Furthermore under increasing relevance over the past few years is Shah Rukh's path of health and fitness. Particularly as he gets ready for his next ventures, the actor has been quite outspoken about his attempts to keep in shape. Stopping smoking is probably part of his larger concentration on long-term health maintenance. After all, he understands that maintaining optimal physical and mental state is essential given several tasks scheduled and a somewhat busy schedule.

For his choice, fans and fellow stars have been fast to congratulate the actor. From congrats to words of encouragement, the reply has been quite favourable. If anything, SRK's choice to give up smoking reminds us that, no matter how challenging they seem, it's never too late to start changes.

Thus, here's Shah Rukh Khan, for being a great inspiration in life as well as a celebrity on film. As you keep negotiating this new, better chapter, we are cheering for you. Still, it will all be well-worth it.

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