Thousands celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday outside Mannat

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan marked his 61st birthday on November 2 by greeting thousands of fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence Mannat and recreating his famous arms-wide-open pose.

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan marked his 61st birthday on November 2 by greeting thousands of fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence Mannat and recreating his famous arms-wide-open pose.

The actor’s birthday has become an annual celebration for his admirers many of whom travel to his home to catch a glimpse of him. This year was no different as large crowds assembled outside Mannat hours before his expected appearance.

Fans carried posters, chanted his name and imitated his signature pose while waiting for the Bollywood star to appear. Their excitement reached its peak when Khan stepped onto the balcony of his residence to acknowledge the gathering.

Waving to the crowd, the actor stretched out both arms in his trademark gesture prompting loud cheers and enthusiastic chants from his supporters. Although the moment has become a familiar birthday tradition it continued to attract an emotional response from the thousands gathered outside.

The appearance once again highlighted the strong connection between Khan and his fans who make the annual visit to Mannat an important part of his birthday celebrations.

The celebrations also brought an additional surprise for admirers. Shortly after midnight promotional posters for Khan’s upcoming film King appeared on large screens outside Mannat.

The display signalled the beginning of the film’s promotional campaign adding another highlight to the birthday celebrations.

The combination of Khan’s traditional balcony appearance and the first promotional visuals for King made this year’s birthday gathering particularly memorable for fans.