While we all have been inspired over the decades by SRK’s struggle story and how he thrived to become his own godfather in Bollywood, here’s when Gauri Khan, a star interior designer and SRK’s lady love spoke about the struggles she had along with SRK during the initial days.

In an interview with NDTV, she said, “Frankly I did not realise even after his films released, even after he gave those blockbusters. Took a long, long time for it to sink in that he has arrived”

Talking of SRK’s success, she said,” And it was very organic, gradual. It wasn’t like I woke up one fine day in this place and said ‘Wow, he has arrived’. It wasn’t like that. It was his struggle…we went through ups and downs. He has accomplished so much and done so well for himself.. all of us are enjoying his hard work today.” as quoted by India.com