The Secret Behind Shahrukh Khan’s Smoking Habit

We have come up with a reason why Shahrukh Khan has become a chain smoker. Recalling his days as a theatre actor in Delhi, he said: “I remember when a fireplace was put up, the guys used to go behind the fireplace to smoke and put out the fire. That’s how I also started smoking and it is not my fault. It has (this habit) got all to do with theatre.”

The Badshah of Bollywood, who was in Toronto for the 12th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony, said he would love to return to theatre as it was his first love.

“I belong to theatre. I started off doing a lot of stage in Delhi… first small time and then a little on the streets. Always the desire was to be a theatre actor. I used to work with John Barry and even Shielaji – a lot of wonderful producers, directors. We used to go out and perform in small little theatres and on stages.” Source