Shah Rukh Khan Asked Gauri to Change Her Name to Ayesha Khan and Wear a Burqa – Here’s Why!

On the occasion, Gauri's Punjabi family was already apprehensive about her marrying a Muslim. Shah Rukh, in a lighthearted attempt to tease them, said, "Gauri, put on your burqa, and let’s read the namaaz now. From now on, her name will be Ayesha Khan." The joke momentarily stunned Gauri’s family, who feared he was serious. Realizing the tension, Shah Rukh quickly clarified it was all in jest.

Despite such moments, the couple has always embraced their cultural and religious differences. Gauri, in an earlier interview, emphasized mutual respect in their marriage. "I respect Shah Rukh’s religion, but I didn’t convert. We celebrate both Eid and Diwali equally, and our kids embrace both traditions beautifully," she shared on Koffee With Karan.

Shah Rukh and Gauri, married since 1991, share three children—Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam Khan. Their relationship is a testament to love, respect, and harmony despite cultural differences.