Suhana Khan says that Shahrukh and Gauri have the final say on her decisions.
Suhana Khan revealed that her parents are the final decision makers in her career. Their contrasting advice helps her stay grounded as she begins her acting journey.
Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan says her parents remain her strongest anchor and the final authority when it comes to important decisions in her life and career.
In a recent interview with harper’s bazaar indiaThe actor explained how, despite stepping into the industry on her own terms, she still turns to her parents for guidance. “I have to ask my parents. They have the final say,” Suhana admitted, highlighting how central their advice remained to her early years in cinema.
Currently she is shooting for her first film on the big screen KingSuhana described herself as someone who follows trends but also has a tendency to think excessively, at which point her parents intervene. While SRK gives layered, philosophical advice, Gauri Khan is more direct and practical. “Between the two, I find a balance,” she said, explaining how their contrasting viewpoints help her stay grounded.
Despite being born in a family where cinema was a constant presence, Suhana said that her relationship with acting has evolved over time. What started as an awkward dabbling in school plays gradually turned into a genuine passion, especially during her boarding school years. A moment of deep disappointment when she failed to get the role she desired made her realize how badly she wanted to be on stage.
That seriousness still guides him today. Suhana said that she values the process more than the result and prefers to focus on work rather than public perception. Be it acting, fashion, or magazine covers, she takes every step carefully, often asking her parents before moving forward.
He said, in moments of uncertainty, Shahrukh and Gauri are his first calls. While her father contemplates life and choices extensively, her mother cuts through the noise with clarity. Together, they help her manage the pressure without getting bogged down by expectations.
The 25-year-old actor also talked about rejecting the obsession with looks and reiterated this belief he has had since his teenage years. “I would rather be kind, compassionate, interesting and fun than be obsessed with appearances,” she said, adding that feeling good mentally and physically is more important to her than public validation.
Away from work, Suhana keeps her circle small and values spontaneous friendships rather than constant presence. She unwinds by reading fiction and fantasy and prefers to stay in the present rather than worrying about what will happen next.
As she prepares for a year full of work, Suhana said she is not thinking about her legacy right now. For now, her focus is simple — more days on set, learning more, and doing what she loves, with her parents by her side as her most trusted sounding boards.