Kolkata, Nov 2 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan fondly known as the king of hearts who turns 52 today, has been receiving immense love from the audience and has given some path breaking performances in the last 25 years.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today wished Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday.
"Very happy birthday to you @iamsrk Wish you all health and happiness in future," Ms Banerjee posted on her social networking page.
The Superstar is known to share a very warm relation with Ms Banerjee. While SRK likes to address her as Didi, the chief minister is known to refer to the Brand ambassador as Bhai (brother).
The actor is the West Bengal’s brand ambassador and turned 52 today.
As the Bollywood's superstar turns another year older, his family and friends took off to Alibag to bring in his birthday with early celebrations last evening. While many friends and his family were by Shah Rukh Khan’s side for the major part of the day, a few others dropped by later.
The superstar blew out 52 candles on his birthday cake at midnight yesterday but ahead of that it was party time with friends! You say the word 'party' and Karan Johar is there... so are Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, the Arora sisters - Malaika and Amrita, Sidharth Malhotra and Farah Khan, all of who feature in jealous-worthy snippets from the guests' Alibaug diaries.
While the revelries carried on inside, SRK proved he is media’s favourite superstar not without a reason. The birthday boy obliged the gathered paparazzi with pictures as he greeted them along with a few more guests coming in.
Several B-town celebrities took to micro-blogging platform Twitter to wish him on the special day
Bollywood director Karan Johar in his tweet said, “Happy birthday Bhai @iamsrk !!! So much love always and forever....”
“Happy birthday to the most charming man - @iamsrk . Stay blessed and amazing always,” actress Bipasha Basu tweeted
Actress Shraddha Kapoor in her tweet said, “Happy happy birthday @iamsrk !!! Keep being your awesome self! Big big hug and lots and lots of love.”
Actress Aliaabhatt tweeted, happy birthday SR.”
Actress katrinakaif in her tweet said, “one of the kindest most intelligent caring people I know ..... happiest happiest to u , may all the love and care you give to others all come back to u .love you.”
Actor Farhan Akhtar tweeted, “ Happy birthday @iamsrk .. love, light, peace .. & thank you for a cracking evening.. shine on!!”
“Happiest birthday to my handsome friend @iamsrk .. lov u always,” director and choreographer Farah Khan said.
Bengali actor Jeet in his tweet said, “Keep spreading your magic king khan .. loads and loads of wishes @iamsrk.”
Actress Dia Mirza in her tweet said,”A very happy birthday to one of the most charming, caring, considerate people in the world @iamsrk! #NoOneLikeYou #HappyBirthdaySRK.”
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a picture of himself with SRK on Twitter and wrote: “Not just a beloved actor, but a good natured person with a big heart.”
Ace tennis player Sania Mirza in her tweet said, “Happy happy birthday @iamsrk love , luck and best always.”
Shah Rukh Khan also known as SRK , born on November 2, 1965 has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films, and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards.
Khan has a significant following in Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, he has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the world.
Shah Rukh began his career with appearances in several television series in the late 1980s. He made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana.
Early in his career, Khan was recognised for portraying villainous roles in the films Darr (1993), Baazigar (1993) and Anjaam (1994).
He then rose to prominence after starring in a series of romantic films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).
Khan earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of an alcoholic in Devdas (2002), a NASA scientist in Swades (2004), a hockey coach in Chak De! India (2007) and a man with Asperger syndrome in My Name Is Khan (2010).
His highest-grossing films include the comedies Chennai Express (2013) and Happy New Year (2014).
Many of his films display themes of Indian national identity and connections with diaspora communities, or gender, racial, social and religious differences and grievances.
For his contributions to film, the Central Government honoured him with the Padma Shri, and the Government of France awarded him both the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion d'honneur.
As of 2015, Khan is co-chairman of the motion picture production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries, and is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders.
He is a frequent television presenter and stage show performer. The media often label him as "Brand SRK" because of his many endorsement and entrepreneurship ventures.
Khan's philanthropic endeavours have provided health care and disaster relief, and he was honoured with UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni award in 2011 for his support of children's education.
He regularly features in listings of the most influential people in Indian culture, and in 2008, Newsweek named him one of their fifty most powerful people in the world.
The actor was last seen in Jab Harry Met Sejal and is now making a film with Aanand L Rai, in which he co-stars with Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif. The actor's first release of 2017, Raees, was a hit while Jab Harry Met Sejal tanked at the box office.
As of August 2017, he is the eighth highest paid actor in the world, and the highest paid in India, according to Forbes.
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