As Shah Rukh Khan, known as the "King of Romance" and "King Khan", turned 51 on Wednesday, celebrities including Sachin Tendulkar, Farah Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez wished the superstar a year full of love, happiness, peace and prosperity.
SRK began his acting career with appearances in several TV series in the late 1980s. He made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with "Deewana".
Thank you everyone who came from all over the world to wish me. U make me feel so special & loved. Really this is the best moment for me. pic.twitter.com/okHey7GDUm
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 2, 2016
The actor was lauded for portraying anti-hero roles in films like "Darr", "Baazigar" and "Anjaam". He then rose to prominence after starring in a series of romantic films, including "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Mohabbatein" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...".
He was critically acclaimed for his roles in "Devdas", "Chak De! India" and "My Name Is Khan". The actor was last seen on the silver screen in "Fan". Shah Rukh is currently looking forward to "Raees", "Dear Zindagi" and Imtiaz Ali's next.
Here is what celebrities have to say on his birthday:
If I could, I would jump amidst you. So that you could take me home. Thank you all for coming and making my birthday so special. Love you! pic.twitter.com/wf6TUf5lSh
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 2, 2016
Sachin Tendulkar: Happy birthday SRK! Yeh dil maange more (This heart wants more). Have a great year ahead!
Anupam Kher: Happy birthday my dear SRK. Love, peace and happiness always.
Happy birthday my dear @iamsrk. Love, peace and happiness always.:)
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 2, 2016
Farah Khan: A million memories, a 1000 shared dreams and 100s of inside jokes! Friendships are made of these! Happy birthday SRK may the force be with you!
Raj Kummar Rao: Wishing the most amazing Shah Rukh Khan a very happy birthday. Thank you for giving us the most wonderful years at the movies sir & thank you for being you.
Mika Singh: Happy birthday to the king of Bollywood. My big brother, the one and only SRK. God bless you bro.
Happy birthday to the king of Bollywood.. My big bro, the one and only @iamsrk .. God bless you bro :) pic.twitter.com/7fufraGzyj
— King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) November 2, 2016
Vishal Dadlani: Happy Birthday SRK sir! Wishing you love, happiness, limitless success and great health! Thanks for always being so gracious to us!
Milap Zaveri: Happy birthday SRK sir! I'm your fan since forever and will remain forever! Wish you all the happiness and success in the world!
Kriti Sanon: Can listen to him talk for hours! A true inspiration! Happy birthday Shah Rukh Khan
Jacqueline Fernandez: Fuzzy photographs, cherished memories! This is from my first trip to Mumbai. SRK continues to make moon-eyed fans of us. Happy birthday!
Shruti Haasan: Happiest happy birthday to Shah Rukh Khan.
Nikitin Dheer: Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan sir-man with th big heart. I pray you have a fantastic year ahead and continue to inspire countless people across the world.
Ali Fazal: Makes you almost superhuman, every year, a scent places its frost over your face, wisens you up - happy birthday Maestro Shah Rukh Khan forever young.
FANS GATHER OUTSIDE MANNAT FOR SRK'S 51ST BIRTHDAY
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is known to celebrate his birthday with the media every year, choose to stay out of the limelight and instead preferred to be with his family.
The actor had a quiet celebration with his family and close friends in Alibaug on Tuesday night.
The "Dilwale" actor however, returned to his house 'Mannat' on Wednesday and waved for his fans who were waiting outside his bungalow to get a glimpse of the superstar.
Shah Rukh further tweeted, "Thank you everyone who came from all over the world to wish me. U make me feel so special & loved. Really this is the best moment for me."
He further tweeted, "If I could, I would jump amidst you. So that you could take me home. Thank you all for coming and making my birthday so special. Love you!"
Shah Rukh, who turned 51 today, will next be seen in "Dear Zindagi" and "Raees".
PAUL FEIG, WIFE WISH SRK ON 51ST BIRTHDAY
"Ghostbusters" director Paul Feig and his wife Laurie have wished Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on his 51st birthday.
Paul, who has also helmed films like "The Heat" and "Spy", on Wednesday took to Twitter to wish the "amazing" Shah Rukh.
"Happy Birthday to our friend, the amazing Shah Rukh Khan! May your day be filled with laughter, music and cake. Lots of cake. Oh, and fries too," Paul wrote.
Paul's wife Laurie also wished the "Happy New Year" star.
"Good morning India, it is Shah Rukh Khan's birthday! Hoping your day is as sunny and glorious as his. Wishing him health, happiness always. Thrills, king," she tweeted.
In an interview earlier, the Hollywood director had told IANS that he "would love" to make a film with the Indian superstar.
The director also shared that Laurie is a "Bollywood fanatic" and a big fan of Shah Rukh, who has spent over two decades in filmdom.
Back in May, when Shah Rukh hosted a star-studded dinner party for Apple CEO Tim Cook, Feig's wife had tweeted: "Some day I hope Paul Feig can be welcome at Mannat! Dream, Shah Rukh Khan."
Shah Rukh had then invited the couple over for a meal. The "Spy" director had then responded: "You're on, Shah Rukh Khan! I'll bring the ketchup. It would be an honour to meet you. Many thanks, my friend."