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 appreciation.
Fans were eagerly waiting to see Khan outside his Bandra residence, Mannat, to mark this milestone. However, the actor shared on X that officials advised him not to attend due to crowd control and safety concerns, leaving many fans disappointed.
Shahrukh apologized to fans
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“The authorities have advised me that I will not be able to come out and greet all of you lovely people who are waiting for me,” Khan wrote. He apologized heartily, saying, “My deepest apologies to you all, but I have been informed that due to crowd control issues this is for the overall safety of everyone. Thank you for understanding and believe me I will miss seeing you more than you. Was looking forward to seeing you all and sharing the love. Love you all.”
The authorities have advised that I will not be able to go out and greet all you lovely people who are waiting for me.
I sincerely apologize to all of you, but I have been informed that this is for the overall safety of everyone due to crowd control issues.Thanks for this… – Shahrukh Khan (@iamsrk) 2 November 2025
Fan reactions: disappointment and understanding
Fans reacted with mixed emotions, expressing both disappointment and understanding. One fan commented, “You can almost hear the silence in this message. A silence that is followed by disappointment, not anger. Fans are waiting under the lights, hearts full and then come these words. Fame looks like power, but sometimes it’s just restraint for safety’s sake. Still, love finds its way even across distance.”
You can almost hear the silence in this message. The kind that follows despair, not anger. The fans are waiting under the lights, hearts full, and then these words come. Fame looks like power, but sometimes it’s just restraint for safety. Still, love finds its way… – Kisalay (@kisalay_Cool95) 2 November 2025
Another wrote, “Safety protocols activated = love safe. No rush today, but your message crossed every hurdle. Thank you for choosing sanity over emotion.”
Security protocols activated = love safe.
No crowd today, but your message crossed every obstacle.
Thank you for choosing reason over emotion.#Shahrukh Khan-Abhinav Rajvansh (@rajwanshabhinaw) 2 November 2025
A third fan simply said, “It’s not fair King. But safety comes first.”
This is not fair king
but safety first pic.twitter.com/YGu7GP06TL– Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) 2 November 2025
Birthday Surprise: First look of ‘King’ released
Cheering for the birthday, The first look of Khan’s much-awaited film King releasedDirector Siddharth Anand shared the teaser on X, giving the audience a glimpse of Shah Rukh’s new fierce avatar. The announcement has already taken the internet by storm, adding to the cinematic excitement of celebrating the superstar’s milestone.