When Shah Rukh Khan talked about visiting US whenever he starts feeling arrogant: ‘They kick the star out of stardom’

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan once shared his experience visiting US and how it always kept him humble.

Published on: May 11, 2025, 16:11:38 IST

By Riya Sharma

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Shah Rukh Khan’s grand Met Gala debut in 2025 was clouded by underwhelming coverage from foreign media, sparking fan outrage. Ironically more than a decade ago, during a speech at Yale University in 2012, Shah Rukh had opened up about how visiting the US often humbled him. (Also Read: Were Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh treated unfairly at Met Gala 2025? Spokesperson says ‘not intentionally’)

Shah Rukh Khan looks dapper in an all-black outfit and a diamond necklace for the IPL opening ceremony.

Shah Rukh Khan on his visit to US

Shah Rukh stated that whenever he starts feeling arrogant, he visits the US to get grounded. Explaining his statement, he said, "We were detained at the airport for an hour and a half. It was nice and it always happens. It's nice, you know—whenever I start getting too arrogant about myself, I always take a trip to America."

He further shared the questions he’s asked at the airport, saying, "Yeah. The immigration guys kick the star out of stardom. But I have my small victories. They always ask me how tall I am and I always lie and get away—five feet ten inches. Next time I'm going to be more adventurous. What colour are you? I am going to say white."

For the unversed, Vogue livestreamed the Met Gala event with hosts Ego Nwodim and Teyana Taylor interviewing the guests. However, they both appeared unaware of Shah Rukh’s stature, prompting designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee to step in and educate them live on air. This irked fans, who called out the platform for 'unfair treatment'. To add to their fury, a member of the foreign media reportedly asked SRK, "Who are you?" as he walked the red carpet.

Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh will next be seen in the action drama King, directed by Siddharth Anand. Siddharth and Shah Rukh previously collaborated on Pathaan, which marked the superstar's return to the screen after a long hiatus. The film emerged as a blockbuster, earning ₹1,050 crore worldwide at the box office. Their new film, King, is also reported to feature Suhana Khan in her theatrical debut, alongside Abhishek Bachchan. The film is scheduled to go on floors later this year.

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Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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