Shah Rukh Khan has opened up about his initial reluctance to pursue a career in cinema, which he found unattractive before 1991. The turning point in his life came following his mother's death, which shifted his perspective and led him to commit to acting as a profession. Khan has stressed that hands-on practical experience proved more valuable than formal training in building his craft as an actor. Over the decades since that decision, he has evolved into an internationally recognized film star with a wide-ranging body of work across diverse genres and roles.