MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan turned 49 on Sunday and says that he doesn’t count age as he always feels energised. He is also looking forward to his 50th birthday.
When asked about his thoughts on turning 49, he said: “I don’t count age and I feel good and energised. I will be shooting for Fan’ from Monday.”
“Next year it’s going to be more special as I will be turning 50,” he said while celebrating his birthday at his house Mannat here.He has gone from strength to strength since his debut film Deewana came out in 1992. Despite being an outsider, Khan not only found fame and stardom in Bollywood, he is still one of the reigning stars of the Hindi cinema. His recent success Happy New Year has reaffirmed that he is the undisputed ‘King Khan’ of Bollywood. Apart from success, his fan following has increased manifold too.
“Earlier seven to eight people used to come here and celebrate my birthday. Now media has also increased and also my fans,” said the star and thanked the guests from showering love. Fans had gathered outside his residence to wish him.
“It’s a great feeling. I feel I am not so good for the kind of love I get. I am a small person and the kind of love I get, I feel blessed. What more can I ask for myself! I only wish that everyone gets a life like Shahrukh Khan,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 3rd, 2014.
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