Viral video: Shah Rukh Khan announces he has quit smoking
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently announced that he has quit smoking.
The revelation was made during a fan meet-and-greet event organized to celebrate his birthday on Saturday, November 2.
Addressing the crowd, Khan said, "There's a good thing - I'm not smoking anymore, guys."
Despite this positive change, the actor admitted he still experiences breathlessness post-quitting but hoped that this symptom would soon subside.
Lifestyle revelations
Khan's past smoking habits and health effects
Khan has been candid about his smoking and caffeine habits for years.
In a 2011 interview with India Today, he revealed, "I smoke about 100 cigarettes [a day]. I forget to eat. I don't drink water. I have about 30 cups of black coffee and I have a six-pack."
Hence, with this recent revelation, fans of King Khan across social media have been celebrating.
Career update
Khan's upcoming film and role
Meanwhile, on the work front, Khan is gearing up for his next action thriller, King. The film is being helmed by Sujoy Ghosh and also features Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.
While earlier reports claimed that Khan would be playing a don in the film, recent updates suggest that he may be playing an assassin instead.