In the world of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is known as a king, a global icon with a larger-than-life persona. But in 2021, when his son, Aryan Khan, was arrested and jailed, the superstar was just a father fighting for his child. This raw and emotional side of SRK was recently revealed by none other than his son’s lawyer, former Attorney General of India, Mukul Rohatgi. Rohatgi's account of the behind-the-scenes struggle paints a poignant picture of a father who was willing to go to any length to secure his son's freedom.

Rohatgi, a highly sought-after legal expert, initially declined to take on the high-profile case. He was vacationing in London and did not want to cut his holiday short. But what followed was an extraordinary series of events that only a father’s desperate plea could orchestrate.

A Private Jet, A Personal Plea, and a Father's Fear

According to Rohatgi, Shah Rukh Khan, bypassing his aides, personally got his number and called him. When Rohatgi reiterated his refusal, SRK made an unusual and emotional request: "Can I speak to your wife?" It was a masterstroke, a move from a megastar to a mere human being, a father pleading with a fellow parent. During the call, Shah Rukh told Rohatgi's wife, "I'm a father," and urged her not to view the case as just another client matter. It was a plea that resonated, and his wife successfully convinced Rohatgi to take the case.

The superstar's desperation was palpable. He offered to fly Rohatgi to Mumbai on a private jet to ensure a swift start to the legal proceedings. While the senior advocate politely declined, preferring a commercial flight, the gesture spoke volumes about the lengths SRK was willing to go. But it didn't stop there. To ensure the case moved forward without a hitch and to be available for every discussion, Shah Rukh checked into the very same hotel as Rohatgi. The lawyer revealed that SRK was not just a spectator but an active participant, arriving with "a lot of notes and points" that he had prepared himself.

The Bond Beyond the Limelight

This story, now public, offers a rare glimpse into the private life of one of the world's biggest stars. It shows a man stripped of his celebrity armor, driven by an innate, fierce protectiveness for his child. It's a universal tale of a parent's love—a love that knows no boundaries, no excuses, and no cost.

In a world where celebrity lives are often viewed through a lens of privilege and detachment, SRK’s actions remind us of the simple, powerful, and often agonizing bond between a parent and their child. The question, “Would you go to such lengths if it meant saving your child?” becomes rhetorical in this context. For a parent, there is no greater fight, and Shah Rukh Khan’s fight for Aryan's freedom was a testament to that timeless truth.
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