Bollywood actor Salman Khan wished Shah Rukh Khan on his 61st birthday, calling him “The King” and praying that he always stays young.
Shah Rukh celebrated his birthday on November 2, with several celebrities sharing messages for the superstar. Salman’s greeting arrived late at night through an Instagram Story featuring Shah Rukh’s song Tu Mil Jaaye from his upcoming film King.
“Happy Birthday Shahrukh hamesha jawaan raho The King, yeh meri dua hai,” Salman wrote, wishing him a long and youthful life.
Shah Rukh reshared the message and responded with affection, crediting Salman’s earlier remarks for motivating him to build his physique for the film.
“Aapne kaha Bina shirt ke acchhi body hai sirf isse liye mehnat ki. Love u bhai always,” he wrote.
Shah Rukh credits Salman for his King physique
Shah Rukh’s response suggested that Salman’s comments about his shirtless appearance had encouraged him to work harder on his fitness.
The actor’s chiselled physique in King has attracted attention from fans and fellow celebrities. He also appeared shirtless in the song Tu Mil Jaaye, prompting reactions on social media.
Actor Kajol also wished Shah Rukh on his birthday, sharing a picture with him and describing him as a “rockstar”.
Fans gather outside Mannat
As part of the annual birthday tradition, fans gathered outside Shah Rukh’s Mumbai residence, Mannat, hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor.
They held posters, cheered for him and recreated his signature arms-wide-open pose. Shah Rukh stepped onto the balcony to greet the crowd and struck his iconic pose, drawing cheers from those gathered outside.
The actor reportedly celebrated his birthday with family and close friends at a Mumbai hotel. Salman was also reported to have attended the gathering.
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King stars Shah Rukh Khan alongside Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan. The supporting cast includes Abhay Verma, Akshay Oberoi, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rani Mukerji and Saurabh Shukla.
The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026. It will also mark Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut following her appearance in The Archies.
