Shah Rukh Khan, the ‘King Khan’ of Bollywood, turns 60 year old today. Mumbai has turned into a celebration zone. Crowds began forming outside Mannat from sunrise, with banners and whistles filling the air as loyal admirers hoped to catch a moment with their favorite icon. This year, there’s an extra dose of excitement because of a special fan gathering.
Exclusive birthday meet in bandra for true fans
This time, according to a report in India Today, the birthday festivities aren’t just a road-side spectacle. A dedicated fan meet has been arranged in Bandra at 4 pm, but only those who secured passes through select fan communities can enter. Media are not allowed there, and no one without passes is permitted.
During a recent ask me anything session on X, when the fan asked if he would greet fans from his iconic balcony and SRK replied in a funny and humorous way, “Of course, but may have to wear a hard hat!!!” Another fan struggling to find a hotel joked about staying in Mannat, and the superstar laughed, “Mannat mein toh mere paas bhi room nahi hai aaj kal….Bhaade pe reh raha hoon!!!”
Preparations and frenzy outside Mannat
Mannat is also buzzing, security, cleaning, barricades, and crowd control are all set. Fans are eagerly waiting for SRK to wave from the balcony. Last year, Shah Rukh skipping the wave left many emotional.
Fans fly across borders to witness the moment
International admirers are in Mumbai too. Claudia Calle and Manigret Aparicio, fans from Peru, are part of the crowd. traveling miles just to feel part of this day. Claudia runs a fan club back home after watching ‘Veer Zaara’. They also prepared a handmade gift.
