Actor Shah Rukh Khan made sure to return the love of fans waiting outside the Taj hotel in South Mumbai on his 61st birthday. The superstar, who reportedly celebrated the occasion with family and close friends at the hotel, was greeted by loud cheers and shouts of “I love you” as he stepped out in the early hours of Monday.

Before getting into his car, SRK waved at the crowd and blew kisses, sending fans into a frenzy.While fans had gathered outside Mannat hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite star, Shah Rukh slipped out of his residence to celebrate his birthday at the Taj. His luxury car was spotted parked outside the property until the early hours of the morning.Here is the Video of @iamsrk 2+ hours of waiting, and one wave made it ALL WORTH IT!

Happy Birthday to the one and only King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan! #ShahRukhKhan #HappyBirthdaySRK #SRKDay #KingKhan #King https://t.co/w0CD11kZDk— Yusuf Shaikh (@YusufSRK_01) November 1, 2026According to fan posts from outside the hotel, SRK’s children, Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan, were also part of the celebrations. The two made a quick exit from the bash, while their father took a moment to acknowledge the fans waiting outside.Aryan and Suhana leaving the party #ShahRukhKhan #HappyBirthdaySRK #AryanKhan https://t.co/bzd00bgGlN— Yusuf Shaikh (@YusufSRK_01) November 1, 2026Although the actor is said to have opted for an intimate celebration with family and close friends, he also had a special surprise for fans gathered outside Mannat.

The superstar reportedly turned the large screen outside his residence into a treat for them, unveiling a glimpse of his upcoming film King and playing a new song featuring Deepika Padukone. The screen also displayed a handwritten note from the actor that read, “To the hearts that made him KING, a lot of love in return.”To the hearts that made him KING, a lot of love in return #LoveLikeAKING #KING in cinemas on 24.12.2026 https://t.co/q5eTCfOUz3— Red Chillies Entertainment (@RedChilliesEnt) November 1, 2026The birthday celebrations come amid growing anticipation for King, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and is among the most-awaited films on the superstar’s upcoming slate.

The celebrations extended beyond Mannat. Mumbai’s Sea Link was illuminated for the occasion, while fans across the country cut cakes and organised events.

Security was tightened outside the actor’s residence as people continued to arrive in the early hours of Monday.Meanwhile, King, directed by Siddharth Anand, is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on December 24.- Ends