as Shah Rukh Khan On the 34th anniversary of Deewana’s Bollywood debut, the superstar chose to celebrate the milestone in a city that holds a special place in his heart – Mangalore, where he spent the first five years of his life.The actor, who made his big screen debut in Raj Kanwar’s 1992 romantic drama Deewana, received a warm welcome from fans in Karnataka on June 25. Videos and pictures from the event quickly went viral on social media, with fans gathering to celebrate the occasion, sharing invitations and wristbands.Footage of Shah Rukh arriving at the airport showed hundreds of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of him. The actor greeted the audience with a blowing kiss before heading to the venue in a limousine. Later, he stylishly incorporated the beats of Jhoome Jo Pathaan, one of the most popular tracks of Pathaan.Addressing the audience, Shah Rukh greeted them with a warm ‘Namaste’ in Kannada and expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome.“Thank you, Mangalore! First of all, when I came here, I didn’t know what to expect. But from the airport to driving here, it feels great to be among all of you with warmth, love, kindness and excitement,” he said, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
a city connected to Shahrukh’s childhood
Shah Rukh was born in New Delhi in 1965, but spent his childhood in Mangalore. His grandfather Ifthikar Ahmed served as the chief engineer of the Mangalore port and the family lived in the city until Shah Rukh was about five years old.The family initially lived in Hat Hill and later moved to Harbor House, a bungalow in the harbor district. Over the years, as Shah Rukh became one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, his childhood home in Mangalore became a point of interest for moviegoers who came to the city.Released in 1992, Deewana launched Shah Rukh’s film career and paved the way for him to become one of Bollywood’s most famous actors. More than three decades later, the actor still enjoys an unparalleled fan base.
