How Shah Rukh Khan's birthday brought unexpected prosperity to an elderly woman's life

The heartwarming story of an elderly woman in Mumbai and how she found an unexpected source of income through the birthday celebrations of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was recently shared on Humans of Bombay.

Around two years ago, someone suggested to her that she should sell water bottles in front of Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, on his birthday. Initially thinking it was a joke, she decided to give it a try. To her astonishment, on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday, Mannat attracted a massive crowd, and she realised it was a golden opportunity.

"Two years ago, someone said - ‘Shahrukh ka birthday aa raha hain…Mannat ke saamne paani bech, tera kharcha nikal jaayega.’ At first, I wondered if it was a joke. And then, I thought – ‘What’s the harm in trying?’ But nothing could’ve prepared me for what I saw there that day! Itne log — aisa lag raha tha ki mela hai!” read the post.


She described how, on that day, the street in front of Mannat was packed with people who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor. It turned out to be the most profitable day she had ever experienced, and she decided to return for various special occasions when the area was crowded.

While her earnings remain inconsistent, Shah Rukh Khan's birthday has become a reliable way for her to make money.

The elderly woman expressed her gratitude to the actor, fondly calling him the "Baadshah" (king) who has made a significant difference in her life.