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Shah Rukh Khan turned 60 on November 2, 2025, celebrating the milestone with friends and family at his Alibaug residence. The superstar also hosted a special fan meet-and-greet, marking yet another memorable birthday surrounded by love from fans across the world. Social media was flooded with tributes from celebrities and fans, but one message in particular grabbed the internet’s attention — filmmaker Siddharth Anand’s post. The Pathaan director shared a warm note for SRK, accompanied by an unseen photo, writing, “When stars go beyond being ‘just a superstar’ they are called 👑. Happy Birthday INDIA’s KING.” Fans read between the linesWhile the message was filled with admiration, fans quickly speculated that Siddharth’s caption was also a subtle dig at filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and actor Prabhas. The speculation stemmed from the recent teaser of Spirit, in which Prabhas was introduced as “India’s Biggest Superstar.” Many Shah Rukh Khan fans had earlier expressed discontent over that title, insisting that the true “King of Bollywood” remains unmatched. Siddharth’s choice of words — “India’s KING” — was instantly linked to that controversy. Within minutes, social media users began decoding the post, with one commenting, “No Vanga was harmed,” while another wrote, “What a spirit-full birthday wish.” Memes and reactions flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, turning the exchange into a mini pop culture moment. SRK drops ‘King’ teaser on his birthdayAdding to the excitement, Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the much-anticipated title reveal video of his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The teaser opened with a dramatic aerial shot of a secret island base, setting an intense and moody tone. SRK’s commanding voice-over narrates the story of a man so consumed by his past that he has lost count of those he’s killed — or whether they were good or evil. The teaser culminates in a powerful reveal of SRK’s silver-haired look as the mercenary, delivering the line, “100 desho’n mein badnaam, duniya ne diya sirf ek hi naam — KING.” One of the most talked-about moments shows the actor wielding a King of Hearts card as a weapon — a clever nod to his decades-long title as the “King of Hearts” in Bollywood and beyond. A power-packed reunionKing marks Shah Rukh Khan’s second collaboration with Siddharth Anand after the 2023 blockbuster Pathaan. The upcoming action entertainer is touted as one of Siddharth’s most ambitious ventures, blending high-octane action with the filmmaker’s signature slick visuals and large-scale production. Industry insiders believe King could set a new benchmark for action cinema in India, continuing SRK’s recent streak of massive box-office successes. ConclusionBetween Siddharth Anand’s headline-making post and the spectacular King teaser, Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday became more than a celebration — it turned into a reminder of his enduring reign over Indian cinema. Whether intended or not, Siddharth’s “India’s KING” message perfectly summed up what fans have believed for decades — there may be many superstars, but there’s only one King.
