Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, known for her role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the beloved 1994 film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, has recently expressed her annoyance with the persistent questions about her former co-star. In a recent interview with Galatta India, Suchitra stated that she finds these questions "stupid" and requested people to stop asking them. She explained that she hasn't spoken to Shah Rukh Khan in years and that their lives have gone in very different directions.
Suchitra acknowledged the immense success Shah Rukh Khan has achieved, recognizing his intelligence and extraordinary accomplishments. However, she emphasized that it feels awkward to keep discussing him, especially since it has been so long since Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. She told IANS that she feels a bit awkward to talk about him, especially since the film was so long ago. She also admitted that she is not in touch with SRK these days, so it feels odd.
Despite her feelings about the questions, Suchitra has, on occasion, shared fond memories of working with Shah Rukh Khan. In a 2023 interview with Bollywood Hungama, she reminisced about the Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa days, including anecdotes about Gauri Khan's presence on set. She also noted that Shah Rukh's expressions in the film were so innocent and real because he was likely thinking about Gauri, who he had just married.
Suchitra has been candid about her life choices after Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Although she received many offers, she was never really focused on building a career. Within a year of the film's release, she got married and started a family. While she stepped away from the limelight for nearly two decades, Suchitra has remained active in various creative fields. She's a singer, painter, author, and stage actor. Her recent projects include a podcast called "The Music Stories" and acting in the thriller series Margaon: The Closed File. She was also seen in the 2022 legal drama Guilty Minds.
Suchitra has also spoken about her daughter Kaveri's entry into the entertainment industry. She admitted feeling pressure for her daughter, not necessarily for success, but because she wants her to be happy and have the support she needs.
In addition to her acting and artistic pursuits, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is known for voicing her opinions on social issues. Recently, she condemned an astrologer's predictions about the deaths and breakups of celebrities, calling such claims "vile gossip" and "doomsday predictions". She urged talk show hosts to avoid promoting negativity and misinformation.
While Suchitra appreciates the continued interest in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and her work with Shah Rukh Khan, she hopes people will understand her desire to move beyond those old associations and focus on her current endeavors. She wants to be recognized for her work as a singer, author, and artist, and not just as Shah Rukh Khan's co-star from a film made decades ago.