Karan Johar Pens Down Heartfelt Birthday Wish For Shah Rukh Khan: ‘The Man Who Shaped My Life’

One of the biggest superstars in the country, Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his birthday on November 2. As King Khan turned a year older today, celebrities from the film industry extended their heartfelt wishes to the ‘Pathan’ actor on their social media. (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)

Karan Johar, who is one of the closest friends of SRK from the industry, also took to his social media and shared some priceless throwback pictures of the Badshaah of Bollywood. (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)

While sharing the pictures on his Instagram, KJo penned down a long heartfelt birthday note for Shah Rukh. The ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ director revealed his first meeting with SRK and how he went on to shape his ‘life, career and very being’. (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)

The note read, “I met him on the sets of Karan Arjun for the first time …. I tagged along with my father to hang out with Kajol… not realising i was going to meet a man who would go on to shape my life , my career and my very being ….his charisma and intelligence is a globally known fact … but I have the privilege of witnessing his humanity and heart…” (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)

“An unmatchable father … a rock solid husband … a loving brother and an indispensable friend …. He is all that and so much more …Love you so much Bhai … may every Mannat of yours get answered and the abundant love you rightfully deserve keep coming your way….Happy birthday!” he continued. (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)

Karan Johar made his debut as a director with the movie ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles. The director-actor duo then worked together in movies like ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ and ‘My Name Is Khan’. (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)

On the work front, Karan will be next seen directing Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’. While Shah Rukh Khan will be back to the big screens after a break of 4 years with Yash Raj Films’ ‘Pathan’ co-starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. He will also reportedly star in Atlee’s next. (Image courtesy - @karanjohar/Instagram)