Quintessentially known as the IT actor of Bollywood, I reckon my words will fall short to express how legendary the actor is. There are many acronyms that the country has attributed to this larger-than-life actor. But perhaps the most iconic of them all is ‘Badshah of Bollywood’ which roughly translates to ‘the king of Indian cinema’ in English.

Shah Rukh Khan also known by the initials SRK was born on 2nd November 1965, making him a November born Scorpio. The 55-year-old Bollywood biggie has earned numerous prestigious accolades including a Padma Shri, Odre des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion of Honour. Throughout his expansive career, dating back to the year 1992, SRK has starred in more than 80 films. Perpetually known as the heartthrob of India, the life of SRK hasn’t been all that glamorous. His struggle to reach the top, coupled with his unmatched wit makes up for one of the most inspiring success stories of all time.

So, here are 4 best life lessons from the man himself presented to you by notable Astro Strategist and Business Transformation expert Hirav Shah:

Learn to laugh at your mistakes:

The king of self-deprecation has taught the world a thing or few about laughing your mistakes off. He once said, “Learn to laugh at yourself, at every chance you get. If you manage to learn to not take yourself seriously, no matter how big you become, you’ll instantly disarm life’s power to beat you down.” Of course, the king of Bollywood isn’t all that perfect. It’s evident that he is bound to make mistakes. The key is not to let the failures get to you.

Don’t be scared of the future:

As a young turd, SRK had to work a lot to avail himself of the privilege he is privy to right now. He even advised the young generation to not be scared of the future. According to him, one must embrace the present the way it is without worrying too much about the future. “Being brave means being shit scared all the way to the party but getting there and doing the Funky Chicken in front of all your teenage kid’s friends anyway,” SRK states gently hinting that one must enjoy every bit of their life without giving much thought into it.

Be diligent:

This piece of advice comes from a really special person for SRK. His father had once gifted him a typewriter and taught him a great life lesson through it. While explaining the importance of the typewriter SRK says, “When you type something wrong on a typewriter, if you write something randomly, it becomes difficult to remove it. So you have to be very diligent and very careful.” Likewise, whatever you do in your life, you must do it diligently. You don’t get many second chances in life, so aim for the best and do your best.

Kindness is important:

The evergreen artist insists on being kind to others. In his own words he had said, “Give yourself to others. And while you’re at it, make sure you realise that you aren’t doing anyone any favours by being kind”. Over the years, SRK has indulged himself with countless charities while remaining in the shadows. He is one of those noble celebrities who do not boast about donating. It’s lessons like these that we must adopt from SRK and take a positive step towards humanity.

Conclusion:

If I walk into an Indian household right now and ask who SRK is, there is not a grain of doubt that everyone would acknowledge his popularity. His reputation as the king of Bollywood precedes himself. Imagine a starry-eyed Khan entering the ‘circus’ called Bollywood in the hopes of making it big, and finally, here we are. Guided by the famous dialogue ‘agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaaho to puri kayanat usey tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai’ it seems like universe might have really conspired for his success,” concludes Hirav Shah.