Birthday wishes for Shah Rukh

Friends and industry colleagues including Kajol, Karan Johar and Akshay Kumar, wished Shah Rukh Khan on his 60th birthday on Sunday, calling the superstar the “true king of hearts”, “a magical man” and “an inspiration”.

Kajol, who co-starred with Shah Rukh in films such as "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "My Name is Khan" and cult-classic "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, shared pictures alongside the actor on her Instagram handle.

"Happy happy 60th to a life well lived .. advice for the day ! Don't count the candles…. Here's to turning 29 again. Wish all and only good things for you and yours! Happy Birthday @iamsrk #happy60th," she wrote.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra uploaded a video with a montage of the pictures alongside Shah Rukh. Calling him her "first hero", Shilpa also included pictures from her debut film "Baazigar", where she starred alongside Shah Rukh.

"Happy birthday to the true 'KING' of hearts and my first hero @iamsrk. Here's to teaching gen A to Z the true art of romance! Wishing you great health, happiness, love and success always! Love you, Baazigar O Baazigar," she wrote in the caption.

Akshay uploaded a throwback picture with Shah Rukh on his X handle and said, "Many, many congratulations on your special day, Shahrukh. 60 ka lagta nahi hai vaise tu kahin se. Shakal se 40, akal se 120 ;) Happy Birthday dost. Stay blessed. @iamsrk."

Karan penned a lengthy note wishing the superstar on his birthday. "I have such a vivid and distinct memory of meeting you Bhai, on the sets of 'Karan Arjun'… I went expecting the aura and magic of a rising superstar but instead met a magical man with beating heart,” he wrote in the captions.

Vicky Kaushal shared a picture with Shah Rukh on his Instagram story and wrote, "Happy Birthday King. Love you sir @iamsrk."

Farah Khan shared a picture alongside Shah Rukh on her Instagram, sharing a hug with the actor. "Happy birthday KING @iamsrk .. rule for another 100 years," she wrote.

Urmila Matondkar shared a story on her Instagram handle and wrote, "Birthday love to one and only SRK."

Rajkummar Rao uploaded a video montage featuring him alongside the superstar and said he is waiting for Shah Rukh's upcoming film "King".        "Happy birthday @iamsrk sir. Thank you for being you and thank you for all the love and support all these years. May God bless you always and you keep giving us such amazing films and keep inspiring us with your work. Waiting for the Blockbuster #King now."

R Madhavan uploaded a picture alongside the actor on his Instagram handle and wrote, "Happy 60th Dear Shah of Shahs. May the good Lord bless you with many more decades of even more of his blessing.. thank you for giving us the most unforgettable moments of our lives."