Shah Rukh Khan’s Humble Beginnings: How ‘Guddu’ Funded His First Home ‘Mannat’

Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood’s beloved King Khan, had humble beginnings. Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, who played Shah Rukh’s father in the 1995 film ‘Guddu’, revealed a fascinating story about the star’s early days. According to Khanna, Shah Rukh used his advance payment from ‘Guddu’ to purchase his first home, the iconic ‘Mannat’. He recounted how Shah Rukh, despite being a rising star, showed immense respect to Khanna, who was a bigger name at the time. Khanna shared that Shah Rukh requested an advance from the film’s director, Prem Lalwani, to fund the purchase of his new home. This was a significant moment in Shah Rukh’s journey, as he was just starting to make a name for himself in Bollywood. The story highlights the dedication and ambition that Shah Rukh displayed from the very beginning of his career, leading him to become one of India’s most successful actors.