Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 61st birthday today and wishes are being showered by fans, friends and colleagues from the film industry. Among those who offered their best wishes was filmmaker Atlee, who directed the superstar in the blockbuster Jaawan. Atlee thanked the actor for being his mentor and a guiding force in his journey. He also expressed excitement about Shahrukh’s upcoming film. the king.
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He added, “Thank you for being my mentor, my guide, my well-wisher and my biggest inspiration on this amazing journey. The time spent with you has taught me so much – not just about cinema, but about life, people and being truly humble. Thank you, always. Atlee.”
Love you sir @iamsrk https://t.co/AQXagJmBJU
— Atlee (@Atlee_dir) November 2, 2026
Atlee made his Bollywood directorial debut youngwhich also marked her first collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan. Released in 2023, the action thriller featured SRK in dual roles as father Vikram Rathore and son Azad. While Azad leads a group of women on a vigilante mission, Vikram’s past is revealed through flashbacks.
The film also marked Nayanthara’s Hindi debut, while Vijay Sethupathi played the antagonist. Deepika Padukone appeared in an extended cameo. The supporting cast included Primani, Sanya Malhotra and Sunil Grover. Anirudh Ravichander made his Hindi film debut as a music composer with this project. young It became a huge box-office success, grossing over Rs 1,160 crore worldwide.
Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s film the king With Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. This film will be released in theaters on December 24.
Meanwhile, Attlee’s upcoming directorial venture Raka Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur are in the lead roles. The film is expected to hit the theaters next year.
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