Why Shah Rukh Khan Never Visited Kashmir Until 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan - Bio Points News

The Emotional Reason Shah Rukh Khan Stayed Away from Kashmir for Years

Bollywood’s King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, has traveled across the globe for both personal trips and film shoots. However, many fans were surprised to learn that for a long time, he avoided visiting Kashmir, and the reason is deeply emotional.

📌 The Viral Clip That Revealed It All

A clip from the popular game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ featuring host Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan recently went viral on social media. In the video, Shah Rukh shares a heartfelt story about his connection to Kashmir and why he refrained from visiting the beautiful valley for years.

📌 A Promise to His Father

Shah Rukh revealed, "My grandmother belonged to Kashmir, and I have an emotional connection with it. My father once told me that there are three places I must see in my lifetime — Istanbul, Rome, and Kashmir. But he specifically said, 'You can visit Istanbul and Rome without me, but never go to Kashmir without me. I will show you Kashmir myself.'"

Unfortunately, Shah Rukh Khan's father passed away before he could fulfill that promise. Since then, Shah Rukh made it a personal rule to avoid Kashmir, waiting for an opportunity that would feel right.

📌 His First Visit During 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'

Interestingly, despite this long-standing emotional barrier, Shah Rukh eventually filmed in Kashmir for Yash Chopra's 2012 film 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'. The movie was shot in Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Gulmarg, marking his first visit to the valley.

📌 A Story That Touched Millions

Fans worldwide were moved by this revelation, admiring Shah Rukh Khan’s loyalty to his father’s words and the deep-rooted emotional significance he attached to Kashmir.