Shah Rukh Khan clicks a selfie with fans outside Mannat. (Photo: Twitter/iamsrk)It is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday today. The actor, who is turning 57, is an unstoppable cinematic force. After taking a sabbatical of four years, SRK is ready to kickstart his birthday and the forthcoming new year with at least three new releases — Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki.
Even as the actor is looking forward to an exciting year, he must be currently enjoying being loved by his diehard fans who have already started to make his hashtags trend on various social media sites.
The fans are also looking forward to more glimpses from his movies on the occasion of his birthday, with Pathaan, SRK birthday and Shah Rukh Khan trending on Twitter. Shah Rukh Khan will be seen as some sort of a spy-patriot in Yash Raj Films’ highly anticipated Pathaan. The movie also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in pivotal roles, and has been helmed by War director Siddharth Anand.
Apart from Pathaan, Shah Rukh will be seen in Atlee’s actioner Jawan and Rajkumar Hirani’s social drama Dunki, which also features Taapsee Pannu in a pivotal role. Taapsee has previously collaborated with SRK on Badla, which was produced by the star.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his birthday with fans at an event on Wednesday. SRK not only expressed love and gratitude to his fans but also danced on his popular track "Chaiyya Chaiyya". READ MORE.
Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar, who shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in Fan, took to social media and wished the superstar.
Actor Rithvik Dhanjani recreated the iconic scene from Baazigar, where Shah Rukh Khan's character Ajay murders Shilpa Shetty Kundra's Seema.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday revealed that he didn't know how to workout during the pandemic. So, he took help from Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan. At a fan event in Mumbai, SRK said, "I didn’t know what to do, subah uthkar (meri subah thoda late hoti), I went for 45 minutes to the gym, where no trainer was allowed due to quarantine. I would google workout routines and would ask bigger stars, Salman bhai, Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan and put something together." READ MORE...
Actor Shah Rukh Khan is also a prolific film producer and known for backing films across genres. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the actor once explained the reason behind him becoming a producer. "I became a producer to make films which another producer might reject. Very early on in my career when I became an star, I realised that there are a lot of things which make my film suffer. Sometimes, they wouldn't look as good as they should have, or they didn't get fulfilled according to the director's vision. I love to fulfill a director's vision," he said.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is known for his romantic roles, has also done off-beat characters in movies like Swades and Chak De! India. On the criticism for his choice of roles, Shah Rukh once said in an interview to Hindustan Times, "I am not a perfect actor, I never claimed to be one and even perfection of mine is not desirous to get box office numbers...I listen to them and I say it (movie review) is out because they care for me."
Atlee, who is directing Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, wished the actor on social media.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders wished their 'first knight' through a video.
Actor Ali Asgar shared a picture with Shah Rukh Khan, where the former is dressed in his The Kapil Sharma Show show get-up for 'daadi'.
Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who assisted director Karan Johar in Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name Is Khan, wished the actor with a throwback picture. Sidharth uploaded the picture in his Instagram stories from the sets of the film and wrote, "An inspiration & an idol for me and millions like me! Wishing you a very happy birthday @iamsrk sir".
In a column for DNA, Shah Rukh Khan had written about being treated differently by his own friends and some family members. He wrote, "Friends and even family started to ignore me at get-togethers and some even gave me dirty looks. I was at loss at this sudden change. Sometimes my insecurity made me feel that perhaps they are unhappy with my choice of films or roles!" READ MORE.
Actor Sonu Sood, who shared screen with Shah Rukh in the film Happy New Year, uploaded a photograph from the film's sets. Filmmaker Farah Khan is also seen in the photograph.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan posted pictures with fans who were waiting to greet him on his birthday.
Actor Dia Mirza shared a throwback magazine cover which features Shah Rukh Khan along with her, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan hosted a special dinner on his birthday eve at his home Mannat. It was attended by close friends including filmmaker Farah Khan and his manager Pooja Dadlani. The guests shared pictures from the get-together on their social media pages. READ MORE.
Actor Kajol shared a special video to wish co-star and close friend Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday. Kajol, whose onscreen pairing with Shah Rukh is one of the most loved ones by fans, posted a film reel showcasing their journey together as co-stars and friends. At the end of the video, a messaged popped up, referring to both the actors by their film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai characters. The message said, "Happy birthday from grown up Anjali to grown up Rahul."
Riteish Deshmukh shared a photo and wrote, "There is only love in this picture- Happy Birthday my favouritest @iamsrk - big big hug!!!!"
Film writer Mushtaq Shiekh shared a photo of SRK from last night and wrote, '"Forever on the top of the world, Happy Bday Shah."
Anushka Sharma is all excited to see the birthday boy SRK-starrer Pathaan's teaser.
Katrina Kaif is 'celebrating' the 'ingenious, enigmatic, iconic' SRK.
Juhi Chawla shared a fan-made video and wrote, "…!! Happy Birthday ShahRukh ??? May God Bless you and all the ones near and dear to you . Happiness and Love always , always , always. Juhi ???????????????." She also shared, "A 100 trees for Shah Rukh Khan."
Preity Zinta shared a reel and wrote, "Happy Birthday my darling @iamsrk Thank you for always being there & for inspiring me through every stage of my life n career. I love you ?? Bas itna hi … baki mil ke bolungi ? #HappyBirthday #Jadookijappi #ting."
Sharing a video, Manish Malhotra wrote, "The BEST and truly ICONIC @iamsrk ??????birthday wishes and lots of love ?."
Actor Sharib Hashmi tweeted, "It was a huge honour to share screen space with you in this beautiful film #JabTakHaiJaan ! Happy Birthday @iamsrk sir ????."
Singer Armaan Malik tweeted, "Happy birthday @iamsrk sir! Thank you for being such an inspiration and making us all believe in the magic of love! You’re the absolute best ???."
SRK's manager Pooja Dadlani, who shares her birthday with king Khan shared this photo from last night. CLICK HERE
Shah Rukh will meet his fans on his birthday at a special event at a Mumbai hotel on Wednesday afternoon. Members of some of his fanclubs have been invited to the event. Another such event is planned in the evening in the city.
Writer-director Vignesh Shivan, who is married to Nayanthara, took to Twitter to post, "Happy birthday ? to the undisputed Badsha of Indian cinema @iamsrk sir A wonderful human & a very positive influence on whoever gets a chance to be near him even for a few minutes??? Wishin for a year filled wit BLOCKBUSTERS First #Pathaan followed by the massive #Jawan????."
There are at least 1000 people outside SRK's Mannat in Bandra. People have come from all over India, a special group of 150 fans has come from Maharashtra's Jalna, wearing yellow t-shirts.
Dia Mirza tweeted, "Happy Birthday @iamsrk ???? I’d rather look at you than anything else - then, now and forever! Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives. Thank you for being you. May this year be wonderful in every way."
Alia Bhatt posted the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan teaser on her Instagram story and wrote, "Just Next Level!!!!".
Ananya Panday shared an old photo with SRK and his kids Suhana and Ayan Khan as she wished the actor a happy birthday.
Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to post new posters of his, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham-starrer Pathaan in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telegu.
Remo D'souza shared some photos with the birthday boy Shah Rukh Khan.
Karan Johar shared a heartwarming note on Shah Rukh Khan's big day.
SRK's daughter Suhana Khan shared an old photo and wrote, "Happy birthday to my bestest friend I love u the mosttt." The photo features Suhana along with dad SRK and brother Ayan Khan.
Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, will have a Tamil release too.
Shah Rukh Khan shared this Telegu teaser of Pathaan.
An SRK fan tweeted, "Surreal international standards cinematography and action sequences in display through the visuals of #SRK's #Pathaan teaser," while another wrote, "High octane action and King Khan’s look from Pathaan ♥?? ."
Reacting to SRK-starrer Pathaan Teaser, Hrithik Roshan tweeted, "Woah woah woah !! Unbelievable !! Boom ??."
Sharing a photo with the star, ace choreographer Shiamak Davar shared on Instagram, "A very Happy Birthday to one of the best humans I have ever known! @iamsrk ♥? Wishing you the best of everything! ??."
Shah Rukh has shared Pathaan teaser on his birthday, watch it here.
Ali Asgar posted a photo with Shah Rukh and wrote, "Happy Birthday @iamsrk Bhai ? Gods Blessings all the way ? ?? ? #srk #HappyBirthdaySRK #ShahRukhKhan #shahrukhkhanbirthday #ShahRukhKhan?."
Musical Composer Anirudh Ravichander took to Twitter to post, "Happy birthday dearest @iamsrk sir ??? Love you and waiting for the world to go crazy with #Jawan ???."
Mika Singh shared an old photo with Shah Rukh and wrote, "Happy birthday to the super star and big brother @iamsrk .."
A boy from Delhi became Bollywood's badshah, a heartthrob of millions, and the success story that continues to give hope to Indians. On SRK's 57 birthday, we bring to you some of his old photos from his shoot sets and how he himself described his early Bollywood days. CLICK HERE
The Brahmastra team shared a special visual of SRK from the film and wrote, "To the most powerful, fearless, and sagacious. A very happy Birthday @iamsrk ??."
A clip has it that Shah Rukh Khan's Mercedes car was towed in Mumbai a day before his birthday.
If a few tweets and reports are to be believed, SRK's upcoming film Pathan's teaser will be out on the megastar's special day. While film's producer Yashraj Films has not officially commented, reports suggest it will be out around 11 am.
After waving to his fans from the balcony of Mannat, SRK stepped out of his residence to meet his fans.
Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2 co-star Isha Koppikar shared birthday wishes for the 'King Khan'.
SRK fans were seen celebrating and had a specially customised t-shirt on for the star's birthday.
Shah Rukh Khan took selfies with his fans and also bowed to them for their love on his birthday. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Farah Khan shared an Instagram reel with her bestie Shah Rukh Khan and wrote, "Mine!! ♥? my Shah, my friend, mega star, the man who made me a filmmaker, who is a King but so humble, who has the guts to laugh the loudest at himself, larger than cinema itself.. happy birthday @iamsrk am so proud to be ur friend.. ♥? thank you for all that you are."
In a rare gesture, Shah Rukh Khan, along with his youngest son AbRam Khan, came out of his house Mannat to oblige his fans who were waiting to have one glimpse of the star. Hundreds erupted in cheer as Shah Rukh waved.