Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wit was on full display at an event in Mangalore, where an unexpected love confession from a fan turned into one of the evening’s funniest moments. A female fan declared that she loved him even more than her own husband, and without skipping a beat, Shah Rukh quipped, “You should have told me that in private,” leaving the audience in stitches.
Shah Rukh’s witty response to a female fan
On Thursday, Shah Rukh made an appearance in Mangalore, Karnataka, for an event hosted by a real estate group. The superstar brought the house down with performances to some of his biggest chartbusters and interacted with audience members.
Several videos from the event have surfaced on social media. In one clip, a female fan is heard telling him that she loves him more than her husband.
And the superstar had a witty response to her. The actor flashed his trademark smile, burst into laughter, and quipped, “Yeh sab akele mein batana chahiye na (You could have told this to me in private).”
On a serious note, Shah Rukh added, “I know it is a matter of speech and I understand your feelings, and I am sure your husband does too. I love you all. I love your husband. I love your family. Thank you so much.”
During the event, the actor 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.”
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.
What’s next for Shah Rukh
On the film front, Shah Rukh is currently working on his much-awaited action film, King. The film holds special significance, as it will mark the theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, following her acting debut in The Archies.
The film reportedly draws heavy inspiration from the 1994 classic Léon: The Professional, with the superstar in the role of a veteran hitman who steps in to protect a young girl.
King also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. The film has already created a buzz among fans, especially after Shah Rukh and Deepika were recently spotted in Cape Town, reportedly shooting portions of the movie.
The film is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously directed Khan in the blockbuster Pathaan and is co-written by the acclaimed Sujoy Ghosh. The film is scheduled for a Christmas 2026 release. The actor was last seen in a cameo role in his son Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.