India, Nov. 2 -- It is nothing short of a global celebration outside Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the superstar's 60th birthday. Admirers from across India and around the world, including Japan, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Nepal, Indonesia, and Kolkata, have converged at Bandra's seafront, holding placards, chanting his name, and singing songs from his blockbuster films.

Among the most heartwarming moments came from a mother-daughter duo from the United Kingdom, who proudly called themselves lifelong fans of Shah Rukh. "We have been big fans of Shah Rukh for 12 years. I am an artist, and he knows me. He has mentioned me on several occasions. I have met him three times," the...