It’s been close to three decades since Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan tied the knot. And yet, after all these years, the couple continues to be one of India’s most discussed and admired Bollywood couples. Whether the Khans are spotted flying out of the country with their three kids, celebrating with their close-knit group of friends, or supporting each other’s projects—they never fail to receive lots of love from their millions of fans on social media. And despite their popularity, Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan have always managed to keep relationship private. Here’s a look back at some of their biggest milestones together.

1984: How Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan first met

Few know it, but Shah Rukh first fell for Gauri when he was 18 years old. The Delhi teen bumped into Gauri at a party when she was just 14. Rumour has it that the couple’s first date was at Delhi’s Panchshila Club. Anupama Chopra’s book King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema also reveals that the young couple spent their first meeting (which barely lasted five minutes) sitting by the pool, ‘nervously sipping colas’. Once Shah Rukh got Gauri’s number, he’d call her at home pretending to be a friend named Shaheen

Gauri and Shah Rukh Khan at a party in the ’90s. Image: Instagram.com/gaurikhan

1991: The story behind Shah Rukh and Gauri’s wedding

Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s road to settling down together wasn’t the easiest. During their courtship years, the couple are said to have faced several hurdles. One fight between the two led Gauri to leave Delhi for Mumbai without letting Shah Rukh know. With just Rs 10,000 in his pocket, Shah Rukh followed Gauri to the city that would eventually become his home, and made up with her at Mumbai’s Gorai beach. The couple finally got married on October 25, 1991. Turns out, Shah Rukh Khan had to borrow a suit from the costume department of his movie Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman for the occasion.

A picture from Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s wedding. Image: Instagram.com

1991: The Khans move to Mumbai

Having worked in several TV series, Shah Rukh took the decision to move to Mumbai reportedly as a way to escape the feeling of loss left behind after his mother’s death. But believe it or not, Gauri wasn’t always on board with her husband’s career plans. “She prayed for Shah Rukh’s film to fail so that they could move back to Delhi,” director and close friend Karan Johar once told Vogue. “I had no patience for films,” Gauri agrees. “It was only after I met Shah Rukh that I learnt to enjoy his passion for cinema.” Over the years, Gauri hasn’t just stood by her husband’s projects; she’s endorsed them too. Gauri has played producer for many of Shah Rukh’s films including Main Hoon Na (2004), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Dear Zindagi (2016). Which of his roles is her favourite? “I loved him in Chak De! India (2007). I thought he looked and performed his best.”

The Khans at the premiere of Jab Tak Hai Jaan in Mumbai. Image: Vogue

1997: Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan welcome their first child

Six years after their wedding, the Khans welcomed their first son, Aryan, on November 13. Since then, the celebrity duo’s family has grown by two more. Shah Rukh and Gauri’s only daughter, Suhana, was born on May 22, 2000, while their youngest, AbRam Khan, came via surrogacy on May 27, 2013. While Shah Rukh Khan has always been in the spotlight, his family is seldom seen at public outings. “My life is with Shah Rukh and the kids,” Gauri Khan once revealed to Vogue. “He is the best husband and father I could ever ask for. I always say that I am so fortunate to be with Shah Rukh Khan, the man. I don’t come from a space where I gush and praise—the world is doing enough of that. I like to keep my love for him private and inside the doors of Mannat.” In Shah Rukh’s words, “We give marriage too much importance; we’re trying too hard. Things that are done with ease, acceptance and love will always be successful. The best thing we do is wake up in the morning and have a cup of tea and family time. I can’t understand the importance given to Gauri and my marriage—if you can keep a marriage ordinary, that’s what makes it special.”

Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan with their kids Suhana Khan, AbRam Khan and Aryan Khan

These days, Gauri Khan is busy with interior designing projects and her new store, Gauri Khan Designs. When Shah Rukh isn’t celebrating his wife’s milestone moments, you can expect to see him bringing his birthday in with her at their Alibaug home, or attending award shows by her side. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Shah Rukh even cooked food for Gauri and the family has been spotted spending time together.

Take a walk through Shah Rukh and Gauri’s relationship complete timeline below

1991: The wedding

2008: Vogue India, January 2008

2013: Chunky Panday’s birthday in Mumbai

2013: Bandra 190 launch in Mumbai

2014: Happy New Year premiere in Dubai

2014: Voting in Mumbai

2015: Planet Hollywood launch in Goa

2015: Shah Rukh Khan’s 50th birthday in Mumba

2016: At a party

2016: With the family

2017: Arth opening party in Mumbai

2017: Gauri Khan Designs in Mumbai

2017: Manish Malhotra’s party in Mumbai

2017: Vogue Women of the Year Awards in Mumbai

2017: Vogue Women of the Year Awards in Mumbai

2017: Aamir Khan’s Diwali party in Mumbai

2017: Gauri Khan Designs in Mumbai

2017: Shah Rukh Khan’s 52nd birthday in Alibaug

2018: Hello! Hall of Fame Awards in Mumbai