Shah Rukh Khan's Female Fan Says 'I Love You More Than My Husband' at Mangaluru Event; King Khan Responds (Watch Viral Video)

Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, once again proved why he remains the undisputed monarch of hearts with his quick wit and charismatic presence. At an exclusive event in Mangaluru on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the superstar was met with an outpouring of affection, including a bold declaration of love from a female fan that quickly went viral. Sarang Lakhani-Revati Sule Wedding: Gautam Adani, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan Make Supriya Sule’s Daughter’s Wedding Star-Studded Affair in Mumbai.

Shah Rukh Khan's Witty Response to Fan Confessing Her Love for Him

The moment unfolded during an interactive session where a devoted fan, overcome with emotion, confessed to the 60-year-old actor, "I love you more than my husband." Without missing a beat, Shah Rukh Khan, with his signature smile and infectious laughter, quipped, "Yeh sab akele mein batana chahiye na (You could have told this to me in private)."

Shah Rukh Khan's Viral Encounter With a Female Fan in Mangaluru

The witty retort was met with roars of laughter and applause from the audience. Khan then gracefully diffused the situation further, adding, "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." The actor, who was celebrating 34 glorious years since his Bollywood debut with the 1992 romantic drama Deewana, captivated the attendees with his humour, dance performances to hits like "Jhoome Jo Pathaan" and "Chammak Challo", and nostalgic recreations of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge moments.

Why Did Shah Rukh Khan Visit Mangaluru?

Shah Rukh Khan's visit to Mangaluru was for a special event. The superstar was present to interact with his fans and for other professional commitments.

Beyond professional commitments, Mangaluru holds a deep personal significance for the actor. Born in New Delhi in 1965, Shah Rukh Khan spent the first five years of his life, from 1965 to 1970, in the coastal city. He resided with his maternal grandfather, Ifthikar Ahmed, who served as the chief engineer of the Mangaluru Port. This homecoming proved to be an emotional and celebrated occasion for both the actor and his legions of fans in the region.

Shah Rukh Khan's Upcoming Film ‘King’

Fans are eagerly anticipating Shah Rukh Khan's next cinematic offering, King, an action thriller set for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026. Directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously helmed SRK's blockbuster Pathaan, the film is produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.

King is notable for marking the theatrical debut of Shah Rukh Khan's daughter, Suhana Khan, where she will portray his protégé. The film reportedly draws inspiration from the critically acclaimed 1994 French film Léon: The Professional, depicting Khan as a veteran assassin who protects a young girl.

Shah Rukh Khan leads the film as an ageing assassin, with Suhana Khan playing his protégé. The ensemble cast also features Abhishek Bachchan as the primary antagonist, alongside Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, Saurabh Shukla, and Abhay Verma in pivotal roles. ‘King’: Is Abhishek Bachchan’s Viral ‘Leaked’ Photo From Shah Rukh Khan's Upcoming Film Fake?.

The film's soundtrack features songs composed by Sachin–Jigar, while the film score is by Anirudh Ravichander. With a budget of INR 350 crore, King commenced principal photography in May 2025, with filming locations spanning Mumbai, Warsaw, Gdansk, and Cape Town.

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