Shah Rukh Khan has offered a glimpse into how Ganpati celebrations unfold at Mannat, revealing that his wife, Gauri Khan, performs the aarti before the family offers prayers. The actor also spoke about his children and friends joining the festivities, while explaining how Hindu and Muslim traditions are respected within their interfaith household.
Shah Rukh Khan says Gauri Khan performs Ganpati aarti at Mannat
Shah Rukh Khan recently shared his Ganpati wishes on X (formerly known as Twitter), and interacted with fans during an #AskSRK session. Speaking about the celebrations at home, the actor revealed that the festivities are simple and centred around family time.“Happy Ganapati to all the boys & girls. Festivities & happiness around and may Bappa bring more of it in your lives. To add to happiness it’s always better to share it with friends. So a bit of sharing and laughs let’s do an #AskSRK for a while if you all have the time,” he wrote.Responding to a fan’s question about the celebrations, Shah Rukh said, “Love u Wife does the Aarti and then the prayers andc. Kids and friends gather to hang around and laugh a lot. Very simple and family time.”The actor also indicated that the family would perform the visarjan later in the evening, writing, “Tonight, will do visarjan.”Meanwhile, Gauri Khan was spotted attending the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. She was accompanied by her mother at the star-studded gathering.
Shah Rukh Khan previously spoke about Hindu-Muslim traditions at Mannat
Shah Rukh Khan has often discussed how he and Gauri respect each other’s faiths and ensure that their children are familiar with both Hindu and Muslim traditions.In an earlier conversation with NDTV, the actor explained that religion at Mannat is approached through respect, understanding and inclusivity. He said, “Children should know about the value of God, whether it’s a Hindu god or a Muslim god. So, next to Ganesh and Laxmi, we have the Quran also. We put our hands together and say the Gayatri Mantra, which my son says, and I say ‘bismillah’ with him.”
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s marriage
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan got married on October 25, 1991, after dating for several years. Their wedding took place according to Hindu rituals. The couple have three children, Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan.
Shah Rukh Khan’s latest update on King
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for ‘King’, his much-awaited action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 24, 2026. Recent reports suggested that the film’s release could be delayed after Shah Rukh sustained injuries during the shoot. However, the actor has now confirmed that ‘King’ remains on schedule and that he has recovered, reassuring fans that “all broken is fixed.”‘King’ is being produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film features Shah Rukh Khan alongside Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi and Raghav Juyal, among others.