Gauri Khan birthday: 5 parenting lessons to learn from the Bollywood star wife
As Gauri Khan, wife of Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan, turns a year older today, let's take a closer look at her relationship with their three kids Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan and 5 parenting lessons we can learn from the talented interior designer.
Gauri Khan, the wife of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, is many things - a talented interior designer, a shrewd film producer and most importantly a mother of three! From being behind the success of arguably the country's biggest star to running her own successful businesses, Gauri Khan has managed to raise three well-adjusted kids - Aryan, Suhana and AbRam, with grace. Today, on her birthday, let's take a look at how she managed to do so and 5 parenting lessons we can learn from her.
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1) Teaches and propagates equality and respect for all
Like many Bollywood couples, Shah Rukh and Gauri come from two vastly different backgrounds including different faiths. While Shah Rukh is a Muslim, Gauri Khan n¨¦e Chhibber, is a proper Punjabi! During the duo's 30-year-long marriage, they have inculcated a feeling of respect for all religions in their three kids. From celebrating all festivals to keeping both Hindu deities and the Quran at home, Gauri has taught her children to respect all individuals, despite their differences.
2) Gives them a reality check and keeps them grounded
Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh both came from typical Indian middle-class families. Even after Shah Rukh achieved stardom, Gauri has ensured that all of her kids understand that it is their father who is the famous one and not them! At least not yet! In an interview, she revealed that she has raised her kids with the same values she grew up with and not privilege.
3) Gives Aryan and Suhana dating advice
During a recent appearance on Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan, Gauri Khan shared the dating advice she has shared with her children Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan. For her son Aryan, she said, "date as many girls as he wants until he decides to get married" and for her daughter Suhana, "never date two people at the same time". By this, we can see, that Gauri understands the nuances of being a parent to a boy and a girl, and how you can treat both children equally while also respecting their differences.
4) Accepts their individuality
Gauri Khan is a mother to three children and understands the importance of nurturing each child by accepting their individualistic identity. She respects her children's choices, from their unique eating habits and interests to the different career paths they want to take in life. For instance, Suhana wants to follow in her father's footsteps by becoming an actor and made her debut in Zoya Akhtar's Netflix movie The Archies, on the other hand, Aryan has no interest in being in front of the camera and it is the world of directing that he enjoys, so she encourages him to pursue that. Gauri and Shah Rukh, both make it a point to never put any kind of pressure on their kids.
5) Balances her career with personal life
A great parenting lesson is leading by example as Gauri Khan does. Gauri is a talented interior designer and is also the force behind her and Shah Rukh Khan's entertainment company, Red Chillies Entertainment. Even with three kids, Gauri has seemingly effortlessly managed a full-fledged successful career and set forth an inspiring example that her kids can learn from. From maintaining healthy friendships to celebrating her work achievements, Gauri has beautifully balanced her work and personal relationships with motherhood.
Whether it is becoming a friend with her older kids Suhana and Aryan, or maintaining that child-like innocence for her young one AbRam, who is just 11 years old and was born through surrogacy, Gauri Khan exemplifies modern parenting through her blend of love and inclusivity.
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Bhavika Dudeja writes for the Indiatimes Lifestyle section with a passion for all that's up and coming. She brings you engaging and easy-to-follow content about all things interesting, from the latest fashion trends that your favourite celebs are following to what's good for your mind, body and soul.
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