Shah Rukh Khan’s Family Mecca Prayer Photo is Fake, Claims Report

A picture circulating since New Year’s Day showing actor Shah Rukh Khan, his wife Gauri Khan, and son Aryan Khan offering prayers at Mecca has been declared fake. The photo, which shows Gauri in a black kurti with a grey hijab and Shah Rukh in a white kurta, sparked much attention. Aryan is seen standing behind Gauri, looking at his father, with the Mecca backdrop adding authenticity.

However, according to an NDTV report, the picture is not genuine. It was created using Deepfake or other Artificial Intelligence technology, not a real photograph. While many social media users initially believed the image to be authentic, others quickly identified it as AI-generated.

In a 2005 episode of Koffee with Karan, Gauri Khan shared her thoughts on Shah Rukh’s religion, stating, “I respect Shah Rukh’s religion, but that doesn’t mean I would convert and become a Muslim. Everyone is an individual and follows their religion.”

Shah Rukh and Gauri, who began dating in the late 1980s, married in 1991. They have three children: Aryan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam Khan.

Aryan is preparing for his directorial debut with Stardom, a Netflix India series about the film industry. It will be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and star Bobby Deol and Mona Singh.

Shah Rukh, meanwhile, is set to appear in the upcoming crime drama King, which will also feature his daughter Suhana. The film is expected to release next year.