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Shah Rukh Khan greets fans at Mannat after skipping midnight birthday appearance
Actor Shah Rukh Khan greeted fans outside his home, Mannat, on Monday, waving, saluting and blowing kisses to the crowd.
He turned 61 that day, but skipped his customary midnight birthday appearance the night before.
Instead, a handwritten message thanking fans was projected on a screen outside Mannat.
His appearance delighted fans who had been disappointed by his absence at midnight.
Mannat is undergoing renovation, and Khan and his family have temporarily moved to apartments owned by filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani.
Khan’s next film is King, which also stars Deepika Padukone.
The film is scheduled to reach theatres in December, and its makers released a song from it for his birthday.
Shah Rukh Khan greeted thousands of fans from the balcony of his Mumbai residence, Mannat, on his 61st birthday.
The appearance came on Monday, November 2, a day after he skipped his customary midnight birthday greeting at Mannat.
He waved, blew kisses and struck his signature arms-wide-open pose as the crowd cheered.
During the midnight gathering, a handwritten message thanking fans for their wishes and love was projected outside Mannat.
Khan reportedly celebrated his birthday with family and friends at a Mumbai hotel.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan and the fans gathered outside Mannat.
- What
- Khan greeted the crowd from the balcony, waving, blowing kisses and striking his signature pose.
- When
- Monday, November 2, 2026, on his 61st birthday; the appearance followed his skipped midnight greeting.
- Where
- Mannat, Khan’s Mumbai residence.
- Why
- He made time to greet fans gathered for his birthday. The sources do not state a more specific reason.
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Khan skipped his customary birthday appearance at Mannat, and a handwritten message thanking fans was projected outside.
Promotional posters for King lit up giant screens outside Mannat.
Khan appeared on Mannat’s balcony and greeted the gathered fans.
- Age
- 61
- Date
- November 2, 2026
- Residence
- Mannat, Mumbai
- Gesture
- Waved, blew kisses and struck his arms-wide-open pose
- Upcoming film
- King, scheduled to hit theatres in December
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Shah Rukh Khan Greets Fans From Mannat Balcony On 61st Birthday After Skipping Midnight Ritual
Shah Rukh Khan greets sea of fans outside Mannat on 61st birthday, his iconic pose gets loud cheers as he begins King promotions
What people are saying
Thank you all for your wishes and love. Sending mine right back to you all.
Lots of love and a big hug.
The KING of hearts, with his kingdom of love!