Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 55 on Monday, thanked his fans for their continued love and support while promising that he will celebrate the day in a bigger, better way next year.
Each year, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor’s fans make his birthday a festival, with people crowding outside his house Mannat to get a glimpse of their favourite star. Shah Rukh happily obliges by showing up routinely on a makeshift stand, blowing kisses, waving and striking his trademark arms-stretched pose.
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However, the celebrations were muted this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Mannat seeing no flocking of fans or the police barricading and security.
Taking to Twitter, the actor said that he was touched by the social work several of his fan clubs carried, including blood donation drive and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits.
“More than wishing me on my birthday some of the work that you boys and girls have been doing, giving your time and resources to people who are in need right now… This is the most wonderful work that we can do. Because you can’t be a lover boy like me without spreading love,” he said in his signature witty style.
“Thank you all of you from far, near and through whatever resources we have. I love you all. Next year we will all get together and have a bigger better party… 56 is better than 55. I miss you all. A big hug to all,” the actor, who is in Dubai for to support his team Kolkata Knight Riders at the ongoing Indian Premiere League, further said.
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A week ago, in an Q&A session on Twitter, Khan had urged admirers to not gather outside his bungalow on his birthday.
“Please I recommend nobody should collect in crowds. My birthday or wherever! Iss baar ka pyaar… thodha door se yaar,” he had said.
To ensure a crowd doesn’t assemble and social distancing is maintained, three policemen were deployed outside Mannat.
