Known widely as the romantic icon of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan once shared a rather unconventional wish regarding the upbringing of his son, Aryan Khan. Instead of wanting an obedient and well-behaved child, the superstar harbored a desire for his son to be mischievous enough to attract constant complaints from neighbors and peers.
The Chat Show Revelation
This interesting anecdote dates back to an appearance Shah Rukh Khan made alongside his wife, Gauri Khan, on Simi Garewal's popular chat show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal. During a candid conversation about parenting, the actor admitted with a humorous twist that he actually wanted Aryan to be a spoiled brat. He joked about wanting people to get fed up with his son's antics and march straight to his doorstep with complaints.
Elaborating further during the show, Shah Rukh mentioned that he had playfully instructed all his heroines that if they had daughters, Aryan would surely be running after them. His wish was that someone would show up at his house every single day demanding that he keep his son away from their families.
A Wild and Cool Look in Mind
Shah Rukh's vision for Aryan was not limited to just his behavior; he also had a very specific aesthetic in mind for his son's appearance. He envisioned him sporting long hair, wearing studs in his ears, and donning a Harley Davidson jacket to complete a rugged, cool persona. The actor openly stated that he wanted to see his son turn into a quintessential playboy who chased girls.
During the same interaction, when Simi Garewal asked if Aryan would eventually follow in his footsteps to become an actor, Shah Rukh laughed and replied that it was one of those inevitable things he would simply have to do. His witty response brought broad smiles to both Gauri and Simi.
Choosing Behind the Camera Over Acting
Despite his father's early playful projections, Aryan Khan ultimately carved out a different path for himself as he grew up. Rather than stepping in front of the camera as a leading man, he chose to build his career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Aryan made his directorial and writing debut with the web series The Badans of Bollywood.
The project was backed by his mother, Gauri Khan, under their production banner Red Chillies Entertainment. The series premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025. By choosing writing and direction over mainstream acting, Aryan successfully established his own unique identity in the industry.
