Published: 11:59 AM, 28 June 2026
Shah Rukh Khan celebrates 34 years in Bollywood
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated 34 years in Bollywood with a homecoming of sorts in Mangalore, making the evening nothing short of unforgettable for his fans. The actor brought his trademark energy to the stage, dancing to hits such as Chammak Challo and Jhoome Jo Pathaan, before sending fans into a nostalgic spin with evergreen moments from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Shah Rukh was in Mangalore, Karnataka on Thursday for an event hosted by a real estate group, but the visit turned into a special milestone for the superstar. The evening coincided with the 34th anniversary of his Bollywood debut, Deewana, Raj Kanwar's 1992 romantic drama.
Shah Rukh was born in New Delhi, but spent the first five years of his life in the port city, from 1965 to 1970, living with his grandfather, Ifthikar Ahmed.
He greeted the audience with a “namaskara” in Kannada and went on to express his gratitude by saying, “Thank you, Mangalore! First of all, when I was coming here, I didn’t know what to expect. But the warmth, love, goodness, and excitement, right from the airport to the drive down here, amidst all you people, felt great.”
Several videos of Shah Rukh addressing the audience and dancing to some of his biggest hits have surfaced on social media, quickly going viral and grabbing fans' attention.
Shah Rukh Khan turned the event into a celebration of his career, treating the audience to performances on some of his biggest hits. Several videos from the evening show the superstar setting the stage on fire with Jhoome Jo Pathaan and revisiting the magic of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He got the loudest cheers when he danced on Chammak Challo following repeated requests from the crowd.
