Shah Rukh Khan explains why he couldn't greet fans outside Mannat on his 60th birthday

Shah Rukh Khan’s fans across the country were waiting with bated breath outside his Mumbai residence, Mannat, to catch a glimpse of the superstar. Every year on his birthday, he greets his Mannat fans. However, this year, SRK will not come out to meet them. The actor took to social media to share that authorities had advised him not to do so due to safety concerns.

His tweet read: “The authorities have informed me that I will not be able to go out and greet all the lovely people who have been waiting for me.

My sincerest apologies to all of you, but I have been informed that it is for everyone’s general safety due to crowd control issues. Thank you for understanding and believe me… I will miss seeing you more than you. I really wanted to see you all and share love. I love you all…”

The authorities have informed me that I will not be able to go out to greet all the lovely people who have been waiting for me.
My sincerest apologies to all of you, but I have been informed that it is for everyone’s general safety due to crowd control issues.

Thanks for…

– Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 2, 2025

However, fans supported SRK’s decision and praised him for choosing safety over chaos. A response to this tweet read: “It’s easy to forget safety issues even for the biggest stars. People see the glamour, not the chaos that comes with it. Missing a moment hurts, sure. But walking away alive to meet your fans another day is the only thing that really counts. The king remains behind the curtain tonight. Streets waiting, hearts humming, a pause instead of a performance. Love is delayed, not denied. This is what loyalty feels like when it meets responsibility. Still, somewhere somewhere, someone whispers “Next time.”

Another reply read, “It’s very sad to hear this but your safety is the most important thing, enjoy your birthday and stay safe. Thank you for such a great gift to us on this special day, I loved the title reveal…” Meanwhile, SRK is attending a private fan event in the city. Earlier in the day, he also treated us to the teaser video of his character from the movie King.

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