I'm sure I will reach a position in my life where people will understand it's not about being Mrs. Shah Rukh Khan but about the work I do.
— Gauri Khan
I never considered interior design as a career option. I had designed a couple of our homes, and people liked my work. Friends came forward and asked me to help them do up their homes, and that's how it started.
I was never obsessed with fashion. I go for whatever looks good.
Time for creative ideation and quiet reflection is as much a luxury as is the physical beauty of the space you live in.
I think both husband and wife should have busy minds, not see too much of each other, but not too little either: just get it right. If both are healthy in their heads and satisfied with their day's work, the partnership works.
I don't come from a space where I gush and praise - the world is doing enough of that.
I had no patience for films. It was only after I met Shah Rukh that I learnt to enjoy his passion for cinema.
I've been influenced by my travels across India and the globe.
My design philosophy has always been eclectic.
I don't look back on anything; I'm always looking forward.
I've tried my hand at everything... trying to whittle down the right profession for myself. I tried my hand at clothes, I've modelled, but nothing really worked for me. I didn't really enjoy it, and maybe I was not really good enough.
I'm comfortable in my own skin and surroundings. I don't think I get overshadowed by my husband or his personality.
I have been constantly working on the interiors of my homes in Delhi, Goa, Dubai, Mumbai, and the Red Chillies Building. I had been designing homes, too. Having a background in art, graphic design, and charcoal helped me in my work immensely.
Shah Rukh is very romantic in real life, too.
Starting from scratch and seeing the smile on a client's face when it all comes together in the end - it's a lovely feeling.
All I need is to wake up in the morning, go to the gym, feel healthy, get to work, be creative, come back home to the kids.
When I avoided interviews, it was mainly because I didn't want to speak only about my personal life.
Design is my biggest love. It consumes me!
Shah Rukh has definitely been my inspiration. He is extremely focused in his work and is extremely ambitious.
I have a passion for design. Be it a line of clothes or taking a gut decision with unique pieces of furniture, one should always be willing to experiment.
When you're young, luxury often means being able to buy something you really want - a high end bag or a specific car.
It may sound crazy to people, but I don't follow any spiritual leader or worship at any house of God. I just feel you should be good to people around you, your family and friends.
I always say that I am so fortunate to be with Shah Rukh Khan, the man.
Gauri Khan Designs has bespoke furniture for your living room - and the outdoors, too!
My design preference tends towards warmth, comfort, and minimalism.
Design is a very personal thing. It's like art. Your personal choice plays a big role.
Everyone doesn't necessarily have to be a career woman.
I got married very young, and children followed soon after.
You may not always be as successful as you want to be, but you have to stay goal-oriented. Put in all your efforts, and you will see the results.
When your heart is in the right place and you give your best, nothing can go wrong.
My love for interior designing has always been there.
I think it's important to keep moving forward so that the soul can grow.
Interior design wasn't something I rushed into.
For me, it's all about balancing your priorities.
Although I have a busy work schedule, I make sure I spend time with my family and create a balance between my work and family life.
I have to be comfortable with what I wear. I don't care if I don't look that great. Comfort is most important to me.
Design should revolve around what the main purpose of the space is. If you plan to live there, it should reflect your personality.
What people don't understand is that when I hear what somebody has said about me, I wonder, 'Don't you know what they are saying about you, too?' It's quite amusing.
When headlines are only about Shah Rukh, I get upset. There is no value then to what I do. His achievements are his, and I have no part in them. I do what I do.
My life is with Shah Rukh and the kids. He is the best husband and father I could ever ask for.
I take a keen interest in the architecture of places when I travel.
Our home in Dubai is a beach house, so it's more casual and not formal in its tone. It's a holiday home. We are mostly in the pool or on the beach or in the sun. It's an outdoor place for the family. So there are mudbikes, a boat, football posts, and the pool is heated.
I think I have got comfort, beautiful kids; I can do whatever I want, travel around the world... I know it's sounding very materialistic, but it's been a comfortable life.
I must admit that I was always scared to venture out on my own because I have an issue of getting bored of things. My attention span is very short. I like to start and give up halfway.
I have a stronger personality than Shah Rukh. He is an entity on his own, and I don't consider him a superstar when I'm with him in the house. He's just my husband, and I respect him as that.
I would tell all women entrepreneurs to stay focussed and positive. One just needs to keep moving without looking back.
Although we are busy with our own work, we still try and spend time together. At the same time, we give each other space. I think that is the key to a successful marriage.
I used to paint.
I would have been an artist, because I studied art and history in school and college.
Shah Rukh himself, if he wasn't an actor, would probably have liked to become an architect or interior designer. He's totally into buying property, building, and decorating.
