Bandra-Worli Sea Link lights up for Shah Rukh Khan; superstar sneaks out for a drive to see the King tribute

Shah Rukh Khan's birthday celebrations began lighting up Mumbai even before the superstar turned 61 on November 2. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link was illuminated with a special tribute featuring the actor and his upcoming film King, catching the attention of fans online. The display prompted Shah Rukh to step out for a drive and see it for himself. His reaction on social media added to the excitement, as fans also looked forward to a possible birthday surprise from the makers of his next film.

Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Sea Link tribute

The Sea Link featured a poster of King, giving Mumbai's iconic landmark a Shah Rukh-themed makeover. Sharing a photograph of the display on X, the actor thanked Google Gemini for the “KING-sized love” and revealed that he had “sneak[ed] out for a drive” to capture the moment.

The celebrations extended to Mannat, too. The actor's Mumbai residence was decorated with larger-than-life projections featuring visuals from King. The displays included the film's dialogues, “King Akela Kaafi Hai” and “Darr Nahi, Dehshat Hoon”. Preparations at the residence also featured a large display that could be used for a film-related projection.

Shah Rukh Khan unveils a new King poster

The birthday buzz comes shortly after Shah Rukh unveiled a new poster of King on Tuesday. The dramatic image shows him holding a gun as he walks out of a tunnel surrounded by towering flames. Wearing an unbuttoned dark shirt, with a bloodied chest, the actor appears in a gritty, action-packed avatar.

His caption also caught fans' attention. “Aaj phir yaad aaya... Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon,” he wrote on X.

What we know about King

Directed by Siddharth Anand, King marks his reunion with Shah Rukh after Pathaan. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal, among others. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026.