Shah Rukh turns 49: Party pics from King of Bollywood

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has double reason to celebrate - he is celebrating his 49th birthday and his movie 'Happy New Year' is performing phenomenally at the box office.

The film has already crossed the Rs100 crore (INR) mark and the entire team is busy celebrating this success with their fans across the country.

Shah Rukh Khan thanked his admirers, who turned up in large numbers to celebrate his birthday outside his residence since last night (November 1).

SRK took to Twitter and wrote: "So many beautiful people outside Mannat. Thank you all for celebrating my birthday with such ownership and love. Very humbling."

Wishes from actors have been pouring on Twitter.

Amitabh Bcahchan wrote, "A day of celebration .. at home for the 'bahu' and out for the friend SRK .. millions of wishes and people of merit around .. !"

Boman Irani wrote: "It is a grace to be loved by millions that you have touched yet never met. I know I have surely 'met' you too. Happy birthday @iamsrk".

Actor Anupam Kher, who worked with the actor in many films including 'Happy New Year' and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', wrote, "Happy Birthday @iamsrk. May God give you health, peace & happiness always. May you entertain the world for generations to come. Love you.:)"

Wife Gauri Khan is throwing a lavish party and the industry's who's who have been invited to join them for the occasion.

The guest list so far includes Abhishek and Aishwariya Rai Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna Akhtar, Sanjay Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Chunkey Pandey, Bhavna Pandey, Ritesh Sidhwani, Deepika, Sonu Sood, Farah Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, Mallaika Arora, Neelam Kothari and Sameer Soni among others.

Like each year, Shah Rukh will meet the media and share a part of his happiness with them.

With 'Happy New Year' scoring huge at the box office, Shah Rukh Khan' birthday celebrations will get even more special.

We wish the actor all the happiness and prosperity.

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