Bollywood superstar Salman Khan extended a heartfelt birthday wish to Shah Rukh Khan on his 61st birthday, calling him “The King” and receiving an affectionate response from his longtime friend.
Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan once again gave fans a glimpse of their strong friendship as they exchanged warm messages on Shah Rukh’s 61st birthday. The special interaction quickly attracted attention on social media, with fans celebrating the bond between two of the biggest names in Indian cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his birthday on November 2, receiving greetings from celebrities, friends and millions of admirers. Among the messages, Salman Khan’s birthday wish stood out for its affectionate tone and special reference to the superstar.
Salman shared his greeting through an Instagram Story late at night, featuring Shah Rukh’s song Tu Mil Jaaye from his upcoming movie King. Addressing his fellow actor as “The King,” Salman wrote, “Happy Birthday Shahrukh hamesha jawaan raho The King, yeh meri dua hai.”
The message expressed Salman’s wishes for Shah Rukh to remain young and energetic. His use of the title “The King” also reflected the superstar’s celebrated position in Bollywood.
Shah Rukh later reshared Salman’s birthday greeting and responded with a loving message of his own. He revealed that Salman’s earlier comments about his physique had motivated him to work harder on his fitness for the upcoming film King.
“Aapne kaha Bina shirt ke acchhi body hai sirf isse liye mehnat ki. Love u bhai always,” Shah Rukh wrote.
His response suggested that Salman’s encouraging remarks played a role in motivating him to maintain his fitness and develop his physique for the movie. The exchange offered fans a glimpse into their friendship, which has remained a major talking point in the entertainment industry.
Shah Rukh’s muscular appearance in King has already generated considerable interest among movie fans. His shirtless appearance in the song Tu Mil Jaaye has also attracted attention, with social media users discussing his fitness transformation.
Apart from Salman, several other celebrities wished Shah Rukh on his special day. Actress Kajol also shared a picture with the actor and described him as a “rockstar,” adding to the birthday celebrations.
Meanwhile, the annual birthday tradition continued outside Shah Rukh’s Mumbai residence, Mannat, where large numbers of fans gathered to celebrate their favourite star. Admirers arrived with posters, banners and birthday messages, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood icon.
Shah Rukh eventually appeared on his residence’s balcony to greet the crowd. He delighted fans by performing his famous arms-wide-open pose, which has become one of the most recognisable gestures associated with his screen persona.
Reports also indicated that the actor celebrated his birthday with family members and close friends at a hotel in Mumbai. Salman Khan was reportedly among the guests attending the private gathering.
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King is another major reason behind the excitement surrounding the actor. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action entertainer features Shah Rukh alongside Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan.
The supporting cast includes Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, Akshay Oberoi, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Jaideep Ahlawat and Saurabh Shukla.
The film is particularly significant for Suhana Khan, as it will mark her theatrical debut following her appearance in The Archies. King is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
With its star-studded cast, Siddharth Anand’s direction and Shah Rukh’s much-discussed transformation, the film is already attracting attention ahead of its theatrical release. Meanwhile, Salman’s birthday greeting has added another memorable moment to the celebrations surrounding Bollywood’s beloved superstar.