King Khan @ 60: Love, legacy & limitless stardom

Back home, fan clubs like SRK Universe and Team Shah Rukh Khan are marking the milestone with charitable initiatives — from blood donation drives and cancer patient support to screenings of his films for underprivileged children. “He inspires us to do good and dream big,” says Yash Paryani, co-founder of SRK Universe.

Chennai-based fans plan to light up the skies near Mannat with drones and banners, reaffirming their devotion to the man who taught them love through cinema. Despite renovations at his residence, crowds are expected to gather outside, waiting for his signature balcony wave — a ritual now symbolic of his enduring connection with his admirers.

Beyond films, Shah Rukh reigns as a producer, entrepreneur and family man. Married to Gauri Khan, he’s a proud father to Aryan, Suhana and AbRam — each carving their own creative path. Aryan recently debuted as a filmmaker with The Ba*ds of Bollywood, while Suhana stepped into acting with The Archies.

The superstar, who was named among Time’s most influential people in 2023, will reportedly host a grand birthday party for fans on November 2. Professionally, he gears up for King, directed by Siddharth Anand and co-starring Suhana Khan — a symbolic passing of the cinematic torch.

For millions, Shah Rukh Khan remains not just an actor, but an emotion — the eternal King of Hearts whose reign shows no sign of ending.