As Indian stock markets crash amid US-Iran war, Shah Rukh Khan’s message for handling bad times shared by market analyst for investors: 'Tough phase will...'

As the US-Israel vs Iran war drags on into the second week, global financial markets have been hit hard. Stock investors have lost trillions of dollars in the value of their portfolios. Amid this, a market analyst, Nishant Bhardwaj, has quoted Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, urging everyone, especially investors, not to lose their calm, have faith and stop overreacting. For those unaware, in India, the benchmark index Nifty has fallen nearly 8% since the conflict in the Middle East broke out, while the rupee has hit a fresh all-time low against the US dollar.

Shah Rukh Khan’s words of wisdom

Global oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Israel vs Iran conflict. The Middle East crisis has disrupted global energy supply chains and many domestic sectors will face a tough time keeping their production running. In such tough times, Shah Rukh Khan’s statement reminds people that when situations turn unfavourable, impulsive reactions rarely help, but patience becomes the wisest response, the market analyst said.


The English translation of the SRK statement, as mentioned in Nishant Bhardwaj’s X-post, goes like this: When you are going through a challenging phase, sometimes it is better to be calm and sit quietly with your thoughts instead of glorifying struggle. Shah Rukh, who himself has faced countless struggles in his personal and professional life, asserts that bad times will eventually pass. But in the meantime, you should continue working towards your goals, without panicking, getting frustrated, or trying to fix every problem forcefully and immediately.

Shah Rukh Khan’s statement reflects his initial struggling days

In a deeper sense, the words of wisdom are about maintaining emotional balance during periods of uncertainty. There will be phases when it feels like it’s the end of the world, but acting out of impulse in such situations can only worsen the circumstance. Echoing a similar sentiment as proposed by Shah Rukh Khan, the market analyst recommended that sometimes the smartest move is to let the storm pass by instead of fighting it, as time is never stagnant and it always passes. All you have to do is remain composed and focus on your responsibilities.

Shah Rukh might be a global star now, but his journey to stardom was never easy. Born into a middle-class family in Delhi, he lost his parents at a young age. Despite initial scepticism about his appearance, SRK continued to work relentlessly, giving auditions before he made his presence in the entertainment world with TV shows like Fauji and Circus. King Khan made his Bollywood debut with the 1992 action-romance Deewana and the rest is history.

The post received plenty of reactions. One user shared that more than bad phases, panic destroys people. But an individual's character is built when people stay calm. Admiring Shah Rukh Khan's wisdom, another noted, 'We should have a library of his.' 'That is why he is the King of Bollywood,' agreed a fan.