Actor Kajol led a wave of Bollywood birthday wishes for Shah Rukh Khan on Monday, 2 November 2026, calling the superstar 'an absolute rockstar' as he turned 61. The heartfelt post, shared on Kajol's official Instagram Stories, featured a candid photograph of the two co-stars — SRK leaning in to give Kajol a peck on the cheek while she beamed with a dazzling smile.

'Happy Birthday @iamsrk! Stay the absolute rockstar that you are. Sending you the biggest hug today!' Kajol wrote, addressing her Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham co-star with characteristic warmth.

Bollywood Rallies Around King Khan

The birthday tributes poured in from across the film industry. Actor Ajay Devgn shared an old photograph of the two stars posing together in black leather jackets and blue denims, writing: 'Picture purani hai aur dosti bhi... Happy Birthday, Shah Rukh!' The post underscored the deep, long-standing friendship between the two actors, who have known each other for decades.

Many other prominent names from the industry also posted sweet messages on social media platforms, reflecting the affection the film fraternity holds for Khan.

A Cinematic Partnership for the Ages

Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan's on-screen partnership is among the most celebrated in Hindi cinema history. Together, they have delivered a string of blockbusters spanning three decades, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Karan Arjun (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), My Name Is Khan (2010), and Dilwale (2015).

Their most iconic collaboration, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), completed 30 years since its release in December 2024 — a milestone marked by a special celebration in London.

DDLJ at 30: The Leicester Square Moment

To mark three decades of the beloved film, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan unveiled bronze statues of their iconic characters Raj and Simran at Leicester Square in London. The event drew widespread attention and underscored just how deeply DDLJ has embedded itself in popular culture worldwide.

Speaking at the occasion, Khan reflected on the film's enduring legacy with characteristic humility. 'I'm very fortunate to have been part of cinema like this and very grateful. I think none of us, to be honest, had any idea DDLJ would become this in people's hearts. I am sure Adi (Aditya Chopra) and all felt it would be a good film and everybody would like it, but I don't think anyone would have ever imagined what it became and what it stands for,' Shah Rukh Khan said.

What This Day Represents

Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday arrives as a moment for both personal celebration and collective nostalgia. The outpouring from Kajol, Ajay Devgn, and others is a reminder of his central place in Indian popular culture — not merely as a box-office phenomenon but as a figure whose friendships and collaborations have shaped an era of Hindi cinema. As the tributes continue to roll in, the day serves as a testament to a career built on films that generations still hold dear.