Shah Rukh Khan is a legendary superstar who has won the hearts of millions. Today, November 2, the actor, affectionately known as the “Badshah of Bollywood,” turns 57. On this special day, his fans took to social media to share heartfelt messages in the form of photos and videos. His ardent supporters have several charity events planned across the country to assist the needy. Shah Rukh Khan is set to return to the big screen after a long absence.
While some created special video tributes featuring iconic scenes from his films, many hailed the Baadshah of Bollywood as the Hindi film industry’s biggest superstar. Fans of SRK have gone all out to show their love, from red hearts to smiley emoticons, photos to boomerangs, making SRK57, Happy Birthday SRK, DDLJ among the top trends across multiple social media platforms.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Actor Shah Rukh Khan & his son AbRam wave at the fans who gathered outside his residence ‘Mannat’ in large numbers to catch a glimpse of him, on Shah Rukh Khan’s 57th birthday. pic.twitter.com/8uDi9X0ETQ
— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022
Shah Rukh Khan and his son AbRam appeared on Mannat’s balcony to greet the fans gathered outside. The actor blew kisses to his adoring fans.
Here Are Lesser Known Facts About Shah Rukh Khan:
SRK is terrified of horses and never eats ice cream.
Me to My Shirt today:
‘Tum hoti toh kaisa hota….
Tum iss baat pe hairaan hoti,
Tum iss baat pe kitni hansti…….Tum hoti toh aisa hota..’ Me also waiting for #Pathaan pic.twitter.com/EnLPXw9csA— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 25, 2022
He is the grandson of freedom fighter Gen.Shah Nawaz Khan, who served as a major general in the Indian National Army under Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Mujh par gaya hai….my boy! https://t.co/FoYxxDI9Mv pic.twitter.com/YAwYMHkvUR
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 13, 2022
All of his vehicles’ license plates read 555. Shah Rukh is a superstitious person who believes that the right numbers will bring him good luck.
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He was invited to ring the opening bell of the NASDAQ stock exchange, USA (the world’s largest stock exchange) in New York in 2010.
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He currently holds the record for the longest-running film in Indian cinema, DDLJ.
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When his alma mater, Hans Raj College, celebrated its Golden Jubilee, SRK was one of 17 people honored with a shield for their achievements in life.
On numerous occasions, he has been named one of the top five wealthiest actors in the world, surpassing Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, and Adam Sandler. In reality, he is the world’s second wealthiest celebrity. According to a study published in Wealth-X magazine, he is worth $600 million.
The French government bestowed upon him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres as well as the Légion d’honneur, France’s highest honour, similar to the Bharat Ratna in India.
Shah Rukh Khan is the only actor in Bollywood to hold three foreign doctorates from three different universities, making him one of the industry’s wisest and most knowledgeable actors. His charitable, altruistic, and humanitarian works, as well as his global reach as a filmmaker, have earned him an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. His formal name is Dr. Shah Rukh K.