“Happy Eid to everyone” - Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan has not spoken publicly about his tiff with Salman Khan yet, but the actor is not over it yet. He talks to Girish Rao about Salman, and also wishes everyone a Happy Eid.

How was your Eid celebrations?

Happy Eid to everyone! I keep my Eid celebrations simple because ours is a multi-cultural family. I like my children to pray on this day. After waju [ablution], we do our namaaz [prayers]. The effort is to let my children know the religion and what it teaches you. My parents are no more, so I pray for them too.

Have you given or received Idi [the amount given as gift on Eid] from anyone?

I am the eldest in the family, so I give Idi. The time has gone when I used to get Idi but I still wish I were the youngest in the family. I am now a father, so I have to take care of my family and friends.

You and your family were present at the Drona premiere. How did you like the film?

I think the film will surely appeal to kids. The film has some new flavours, so it might take some time for people to understand. But Priyanka [Chopra], Abhishek [Bachchan] and Goldie [Behl] have worked very hard.

On a personal level, I am very fond of fantasy films that have a lot of special effects. My kids and I liked the film a lot.

When do you intend to play a superhero?

The day I am ready with my eight-pack abs, or when I am able to.

Have you wished your friends and those, who are not really your friends?

Everyone is my friend and I love all of them. I don’t have much time in hand to shower my love on my well wishers but deep down in my heart, I love everyone.

With the passage of each year, I am growing to understand the tenets of religions — love everyone, be content and happy with yourself.

Would you like to be friends with anyone on this day?

I am not angry with anyone and I don’t harbour ill feelings for anyone. When a person matures, he just can’t listen to horrible things from his own family members. You shower love on everyone without expecting anything in return. No one thinks ill for anyone, such thoughts creep in our mind when we start giving importance to ourselves.

I have now reached a point where I can’t and don’t think ill of anyone. I can’t do bad to anyone. It is likely that I may not think good for anyone or not think anything for anyone. Live life with your family and friend and share love with all.

Do you consider as Salman Khan your brother?

No. I have an older sister, Shahnaz Lala, who lives with me. I only work with my colleagues and I love them all but I don’t make them my brother or sister. I have a wife, a sister and two children and they are my life.

My family does not harbour any ill will towards anyone. I love Karan [Johar] and Farah [Khan] and they are such people with whom I can make an emotional investment.

Will you pass on Eid greetings to Salman?

I wish everyone happy Eid. Wishes are not for an individual but for everyone.

Girish Rao, Rediff India