New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 60 on Thursday, and the entire film fraternity joined fans in celebrating the “King of Hearts” with love, nostalgia, and admiration.
Fans had eagerly anticipated seeing Khan outside his Bandra residence, Mannat, to mark the milestone. However, the actor shared on X that authorities advised him against making the appearance due to crowd control and safety concerns, leaving many fans disappointed.
SRK Apologises To Fans
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Khan wrote, “Have been advised by authorities that I will not be able to step out and greet all you lovely people who have been waiting for me.” He added a heartfelt apology, saying, “MMy deepest apologies to all of you but have been informed that it is for the overall safety of everyone due to crowd control issues. Thank you for understanding and believe me I will miss seeing you more than you will. Was looking forward to seeing you all and sharing love. Love u all.”
Have been advised by authorities that I will not be able to step out and greet all you lovely people who have been waiting for me.
My deepest apologies to all of you but have been informed that it is for the overall safety of everyone due to crowd control issues.Thank you for…
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 2, 2025
Fan Reactions: Disappointment and Understanding
Fans responded with mixed emotions, expressing both disappointment and understanding. One fan commented, “You can almost hear the silence in this message. The kind that follows disappointment, not anger. Fans waiting under lights, hearts full, and then these words arrive. Fame looks like power, but sometimes it’s just restraint for safety. Still, love finds its way even through distance.”
You can almost hear the silence in this message. The kind that follows disappointment, not anger. Fans waiting under lights, hearts full, and then these words arrive. Fame looks like power, but sometimes it’s just restraint for safety. Still, love finds its way even through…
— Kisalay (@kisalay_Cool95) November 2, 2025
Another wrote, “Safety protocol activated = love protected. No crowd today, but your message crossed every barrier. Thank you for choosing sense over sentiment.”
Safety protocol activated = love protected.
No crowd today, but your message crossed every barrier.
Thank you for choosing sense over sentiment.#ShahRukhKhan
— Abhinaw Rajvansh (@rajwanshabhinaw) November 2, 2025
A third fan simply expressed, “It’s not fair King. But safety first.”
It’s not fair King
But safety first pic.twitter.com/YGu7GP06TL
— Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) November 2, 2025
Birthday Surprise: First Look of ‘King’ Released
Adding to the birthday excitement, the first look of Khan’s highly anticipated film King was unveiled. Director Siddharth Anand shared the teaser on X, giving audiences a glimpse of SRK’s fierce new avatar. The announcement has already taken the internet by storm, adding a cinematic thrill to the superstar’s milestone celebration.
