'That is special': Shah Rukh Khan tells ex-India cricketer Munaf Patel why his wishes matter so much

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 61st birthday on November 2. On the occasion of King Khan turning a day older, he was showered with wishes from fans, industry peers, and celebrity personalities from various fields. Among them was former Indian pacer Munaf Patel’s birthday greeting for the Bollywood superstar. Now, Shah Rukh Khan, has responded to Munaf Patel’s wish with his thoughtful message, giving a nod to the cricketer’s 2011 World Cup win. Beyond films, SRK is also a cricket enthusiast and is the proud owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday response to Munaf Patel

On November 2, Munaf Patel took to X and wrote, ‘Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan. Wishing you a Healthy life ahead’. Replying to him, Shah Rukh Khan said, ‘Thank you Munaf. A 2011 World Cup winner wishing me, that’s special. Love.’

Munaf Patel’s 2011 World Cup win

For the unversed, Munaf Patel led Team India to a triumphant win at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. During the entire tenure of the tournament, the 43-year-old featured in 8 matches. He took 11 wickets at an average of 21.8, playing a key role in India’s victory.


Munaf Patel’s stint ultimately culminated in a 6-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final match, which was held at Mumbai’s famous Wankhede Stadium. Munaf was part of the squad that celebrated the win on home soil under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. This milestone marked the end of Team India’s 28-year wait to lift the trophy.

All about Shah Rukh Khan’s King

In other news, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next project: director Siddharth Anand’s upcoming action-entertainer King. The film, also starring Deepika Padukone as the female lead, marks SRK’s second collaboration with the director after their 2023 blockbuster Pathaan.

King’s first song, Tu Mil Jaaye, was released on the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday. The music video won hearts with its peppy music and groovy beats and SRK-Deepika’s romantic on-screen chemistry. Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh collaborated on the song. King is ready for a theatrical premiere on December 24.