{
  "id": 17741053,
  "title": "Shah Rukh Khan Sends 'Big Hug' To Fans Through Handwritten Note After Skipping Annual Mannat Appearance On His 61st Birthday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/shah-rukh-khan-sends-big-hug-to-fans-through-handwritten-note-after",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-sends-big-hug-to-fans-through-handwritten-note-after-skipping-annual-mannat-appearance-on-his-61st-birthday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan marked his 61st birthday on November 2, deviating from his tradition of greeting fans at his iconic Mumbai mansion, Mannat. The star's residence was undergoing significant renovations, which precluded him from his usual midnight appearance outside the bungalow. Undeterred by his absence, Khan endeared himself to his admirers by sending a personalized handwritten note, displayed on a large screen outside Mannat for all to read. The note expressed gratitude for the love received and conveyed his affection with a warm \"big hug.\" To add to the celebration, posters of his forthcoming film, King, were spotted at the property. In his note, Shah Rukh penned, \"Thank you all for your wishes and love. Sending mine right back to you all. Lots of love and a big hug,\" signing off with his signature. This gesture undoubtedly touched the hearts of his fans, who consider him a beloved KING in the world of cinema.",
  "summary": "Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 61st birthday on Monday, November 2. However, breaking away from his annual birthday tradition of greeting fans who gather outside his iconic Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, in Bandra, the superstar skipped his customary midnight appearance this year. His sea-facing residence is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction and expansion, preventing him…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday gift to fans: Tu Mil Jaaye from King, with Deepika Padukone and Ed Sheeran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/shah-rukh-khans-61st-birthday-gift-to-fans-tu-mil-jaaye-from-king",
        "published": "2026-11-02T03:35:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}