Multiple outlets report that Shah Rukh Khan used a Hindu-sounding name to ease concerns from Gauri Khan’s parents when they were getting to know each other. NDTV says Khan changed his name to “Abhinav,” aiming to have Gauri’s parents believe he was Hindu. Times of India similarly reports that he adapted the name “Abinav” to meet Gauri’s parents, describing it as an initial reassurance regarding their interfaith relationship. The reports also note that, around their wedding, name adjustments were part of the family and ceremony process. Times of India further adds that Khan and Gauri later emphasize respecting each other’s faiths, particularly for their children. The outlet says their home observes festivals from both religions and that their children participate in both, reflecting a continued approach of accommodating different traditions within the family. Across the sources, the central point is that Khan used a different name as an early gesture to address family concerns related to religion, with later focus on mutual respect.