Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartfelt Tribute to His Father, Mir Taj Mohammad
Shah Rukh Khan has always spoken fondly of his parents, especially his father, Mir Taj Mohammad. In an old interview with Anupam Kher, the Bollywood superstar shared why he once called his father “the most successful failure.”
Mir Taj Mohammad was a highly educated man with an MA LLB degree. He was also the youngest freedom fighter, earning a copper medal for his contributions. At just 14-15 years old, he even went to jail and later contested an election against Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, which he lost. Also Read:- Ayesha Takia: The Actress Who Left Bollywood for Love and Family
Despite his strong educational background, Mir Taj Mohammad struggled in business. He tried multiple ventures, including furniture, transport, and even a restaurant, but each one failed. Eventually, he started a small tea stall in a space allotted to freedom fighters behind a hospital.
SRK admired his father’s honesty and resilience. He revealed that his father never took advantage of his freedom fighter status or joined politics. In his final days, he ran a food mess at the National School of Drama (NSD).
Mir Taj Mohammad passed away due to cancer in 1981, but his values and lessons continue to inspire Shah Rukh Khan. The actor often credits his father for shaping him into the person he is today. Also Read:- Kangana Ranaut’s Box Office Struggles: 31 Films, 22 Flops, and No Hit in 10 Years
