Shah Rukh Khan received a warm welcome in Mangalore when he attended a special event on June 25. At the event, the Bollywood superstar opened up with fans about his life, journey in the film industry and delighted many by sharing the story behind his most well-known childhood film.Speaking to the cheering crowd, Shah Rukh pulled out the iconic photo, which shows him as a child sitting on a bucket, his hair grown out and soap on his cheeks. Opening up about the story behind the cute picture, she shared, “As inappropriate as it may seem now, because my poor boy is without clothes. This is the only picture from my childhood, which is in Mangalore, without clothes in a bucket.”
Shah Rukh Khan reveals the story of being a childhood photo
Shah Rukh Khan wowed fans in Mangalore
The actor, who made his big screen debut in director Raj Kanwar’s 1992 romantic drama ‘Deewana’, was also seen taking over the stage and performing some epic dance numbers for his fans. Videos and photographs from the event went viral on social media, with fans going gaga over the actor and his heartwarming interaction.In one such clip, Shah Rukh is seen greeting fans in Kannada before thanking them for their enthusiastic reception. “Thank you, Mangalore! First of all, when I was coming here, I didn’t know what to expect. But the warmth, love, kindness and excitement, between all of you, from the airport to the drive here, was amazing.”
Shah Rukh Khan is taking a break from the shooting of ‘King’
Although Shah Rukh was born in New Delhi in 1965, his childhood was spent in Mangalore. The actor and his family reportedly lived there until he was about five years old.SRK’s visit comes amid his ‘Baadshah’ shoot. The actor will be seen in a completely new avatar for the action-thriller, where he will be seen sharing the screen with his daughter. Suhana Khan For the first time, he will be seen pairing up with Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and many more in this film.The film, which is said to be in the final stages of shooting and post-production, will hit the big screens on December 24.
