Shah Rukh Khan opens up on making big films for their parents; says, “My mom and dad can see them from heaven”

Shah Rukh Khan has become synonymous with starring in some of the biggest and most extravagant Hindi films. Many of his most successful projects, whether romantic or action-packed, have been larger-than-life productions. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that he takes on these 'big films' as a tribute to his parents, whom he lost at a young age.

Recently, Shah Rukh attended the Locarno Film Festival, where he participated in the Locarno Meets podcast. During the podcast, he discussed his 2002 blockbuster Devdas and reflected on its impact on his career. He shared how he got involved in the film and mentioned that at one point, the project was nearly shelved.

Shah Rukh Khan said, “There came a time that we wouldn't be doing it, and I moved on. But I was very keen to do such a film in my career. My parents had passed away by the time I joined films, both of them were not alive. I don't know, for some reason, I always felt I'll make films which are very big, so that my mom and dad can see them from heaven.”

The actor dismissed this as a 'childish concept,' but said that he still believes his mother is a star, alluding to the common belief among youngsters that the departed become stars in the sky. Shah Rukh stated, “I still think my mom's a star, and it works. I think I even know the star she is. So I just felt that if I made Devdas, she would really like it. She would appreciate it.”

On the work front, Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was the most expensive Indian film ever made at the time, with a reported budget of ₹50 crore upon its 2002 release. Starring alongside Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, the film was both a critical and commercial hit. Over the years, Shah Rukh Khan has been part of several large-scale productions, including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Ra.One, and his recent action thrillers Jawan and Pathaan. Reports now suggest that he is set to collaborate with his daughter, Suhana Khan, in Sujoy Ghosh's King.

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