SRK@60: Fans from world gather in Mumbai to celebrate

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 60; fans from across the globe are gearing up to celebrate not just the movie star, but the man who showed them the many shades of love through his films.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Sunday, the actor, fondly known as SRK or King Khan, will celebrate his 60th birthday. Often hailed as one of the last true superstars of Hindi cinema, alongside Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh continues to have a global fan following.

‘Among them are Claudia Calle and Manigret Aparicio, who have travelled to Mumbai all the way from their home country Peru, just to witness the charm of their beloved star.

Claudia, an artist by profession, runs the SRK Peru fan club and remembers how she fell in love with the actor after watching his 2004 hit “Veer Zara”.

“[ saw the movie with my husband and I instantly fell in love with Shah Rukh, Afterwards, I watched all of his past films on DVD, including ‘Karan Arjun’, “Baazigar’, ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’ and ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’.

“We are crazy Shah Rukh Khan fans. Our home is a tribute to him, filled with posters and memories. Words can hardly capture our love for him. Shah Rukh means love. We are so looking forward to meeting him,” Claudia told PTI.