Did Shah Rukh Khan’s Wife Gauri Khan FINALLY Convert to Islam After 33 Years of Marriage?
A viral image of the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, his wife Gauri Khan, and son Aryan Khan in the grand mosque of Mecca has sparked much speculation. The image, which surfaced around New Year’s Day, brought up various things. But are the claims actually true? Well, let us dig into it.
What does the viral image speak of?
In the viral posted online picture is being widely spread which features Shah Rukh Khan in traditional white attire, Gauri Khan in a white burqa while their son, Aryan, stands in their backdrop with two icons-the historic Kaaba, the busy Mecca mosque. Although the photo did garner overnight popularity on the social media forum, it does not take so much time that people began raising doubts over it.
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Story of the Picture The claims that are being viral gave authenticity to this photograph, while, with the collaboration of social media analysts, a greater part of the fact-checking sites soon said the picture belonged to AI technology. It can also be stated as deep fake because there are various inconsistencies linked to lighting, and shadows altogether, and in relation to facial expression with the same photograph.
This deepfake has grabbed the buzz because it is the latest abuse of AI to spread false narratives. Unluckily, this is not the first time Shah Rukh Khan gets entangled in controversies over fake news and doctored visuals.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Real Visit to Mecca
Although the New Year claims are false, Shah Rukh Khan did visit Mecca in 2023. As soon as he wrapped up his schedule of shooting for his upcoming movie Dunki in Saudi Arabia, the actor made an Umrah, an Islamic sacred pilgrimage. The actor could be seen sporting a simple white attire, as he wore simple dress and covered his face with a mask to distance himself from COVID-19.
This authentic visit, which had gone viral on media and social media sites through his fans, indicated Shah Rukh Khan’s personal devotion toward his faith and spiritual activities.
An interfaith marriage is the type that Shah Rukh Khan shares with his wife Gauri Khan. Shah Rukh married Gauri on October 25, 1991, and ever since they have had an exemplary balance of religion.
There was an episode of Koffee With Karan in the year 2005 where Gauri Khan talked about religion and said that how both respectfully respect each other’s individualism. She told that she always respects Shah Rukh’s religion but she never felt to convert and follows her own belief. Gauri also talks about Shah Rukh, who respects her beliefs, something which still reverberates through the fans of this couple.
SRK’s Upcoming Projects
On the work front, action thriller King by Siddharth Anand is in the offing, featuring Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma. The action thriller is soon to be launched in March 2025 as SRK, after back-to-back blockbuster films, has people waiting for a glimpse of their favourite actor once again on-screen.
The viral image serves as a cruel reminder of the potential for using technology, including AI, in spreading misinformation. Deepfake images and videos have spread virally; most of them blur the line between reality and fabrication.
Audiences too have to authenticate the correctness of such contents before believing or sharing them. Better AI detecting mechanisms may be used with the help of which platforms have to prevent and fight the spread of fake news.
A fake image of viral Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, and Aryan Khan visiting Mecca for New Year. As much as it might have been holding the masses in its thrall, in reality, this family was miles away from Mecca at that time.
While remembering the real bits of celebrities’ lives, it’s also important that fans know the wrong rumors. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan still inspires millions-not only through acting skills but through what he stands by.
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