MUMBAI, November 4, 2026 — Shah Rukh Khan marked his 61st birthday on November 2 by greeting fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence, Mannat, while Salman Khan added a personal touch to the celebrations with a warm social media message calling him “The King.” Shah Rukh responded by joking about the effort he has put into his physique for his upcoming film King, turning the exchange into one of the birthday’s notable celebrity moments.
Salman’s message stood out not only for its affectionate tone but also for its reference to Shah Rukh’s latest film. The two actors, who have shared a long-standing friendship and worked together on major Bollywood projects, exchanged messages that reflected their familiar, playful rapport.
Key points
- Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 61st birthday on November 2, 2026.
- Salman Khan wished him well with a message calling him “The King.”
- Shah Rukh replied with a humorous reference to his fitness and Salman’s compliment.
- The actor greeted fans outside Mannat with his signature arms-wide-open pose.
- The birthday celebrations coincided with the release of Tu Mil Jaaye from King, scheduled for December 24, 2026.
Salman Khan’s birthday message for Shah Rukh Khan
Salman Khan shared the song Tu Mil Jaaye from Shah Rukh’s upcoming film King on his Instagram Story alongside a birthday message.
“Happy Birthday Shahrukh hamesha jawaan raho The King, yeh meri dua hai,” Salman wrote, wishing the actor to remain young forever.
Shah Rukh reshared the message and responded with a light-hearted reference to his fitness. “Aapne kaha Bina shirt ke acchhi body hai sirf isse liye mehnat ki. Love u bhai always,” he wrote.
In his reply, Shah Rukh suggested that Salman’s earlier compliment about his shirtless physique had encouraged him to work harder. The exchange offered fans a glimpse of the humour behind their public friendship.
The timing also connected the birthday greeting with Shah Rukh’s next major screen project. By sharing Tu Mil Jaaye, Salman brought attention to King while celebrating his friend.
Shah Rukh Khan returns to his birthday tradition at Mannat
Away from social media, Shah Rukh marked the occasion with a familiar appearance outside Mannat in Mumbai’s Bandra neighbourhood.
Fans had gathered outside the sea-facing residence hoping to see the actor on his birthday. Shah Rukh eventually stepped out to acknowledge the crowd, waving, greeting supporters with folded hands and blowing kisses.
He also performed his recognisable arms-wide-open pose, drawing cheers from the gathering. The appearance continued a birthday tradition that has become an important annual moment for many of his supporters.
According to The Times of India, the actor’s production house shared footage of the appearance on its social media account.
How ‘King’ became part of the birthday celebrations
The birthday celebrations also coincided with the release of Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from King, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 24, 2026. The film also features Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and other prominent actors.
The film has added significance for Shah Rukh’s family because it marks Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut. She previously made her acting debut in the Netflix film The Archies.
Salman’s decision to share the new song with his birthday wish created a natural link between the personal celebration and Shah Rukh’s upcoming film.
For fans, the occasion brought together three familiar elements of the superstar’s public life: his annual greeting outside Mannat, his enduring friendship with Salman Khan and anticipation surrounding his next film.
