It's a pity that Indian people look up to Bollywood stars to establish their faith and learn about their religion. It's getting very common in India for muslim girls to marry hindu boys and not converting...they look at Shahrukh & Gauri Khan as their role models and in fact raise their kids with both sets of religious practices. Not just that, they even defy Quranic principles and have redefined Islam to suit their lifestyle.
Oh well, who are we to judge? I guess it all boils down to whether you watch these movies for pure entertainment or for guidelines on how to live your life.
I agree with Niks.
And one thing I will add here is something we're all forgetting. SRK, SAK, SK, AK...none of these guys are religious. Since when did religion become an issue...it hasnt been for the past 25 years so why now?
Another thing: they work in Bollywood...they're livelihood is Bollywood. Who do you think they owe more to right now in their mind? Muslims all over the world who they dont know or people like Karan Johar who pay for SRK's lifestyle? If this movie was not about hindu-muslim marriages...what other marriage would it be about? Yes, its a little idealistic but to be completely honest...its a reality of life for these people in Bollywood. They cant function or move without hindu support. They better be supporting hindu-muslim unions otherwise...their careers are over.
Now, can it work? I think any type of marriage can work as long as both parties are invested in it. Yes, it can work and in SRK's case - not religously speaking - its working. They have a comfortable arrangement. He brings home the bread and she maintains the glamazon-wife/mother image as well as help him in the Bollywood industry by simply being hindu.