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Khan is often described as King Khan, or the King of Bollywood. AFP
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The Burj Khalifa had a special 'Happy Birthday' message for Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Twitter / Shah Rukh Khan
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In Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan attended a birthday celebration with fans in a Mumbai theatre. AFP
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There was, of course, cake. AFP
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The venue was lit up for Khan's birthday celebrations. AFP
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Khan thanked fans for 'making [his] birthday so special'. AFP
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Earlier in the day he greeted fans from the balcony of his Mumbai home. AFP
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Fans gathered to celebrate his birthday with him. AFP
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Khan celebrates all big occasions on his balcony, encouraging fans to come and see him. AFP
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In a birthday message, he said to fans: 'Love you always.' AFP
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Khan has been in the Bollywood movie industry for 27 years, more than half his life. AFP
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Fans had gathered outside his house since the early hours of the morning. AFP
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Khan is often described as King Khan, or the King of Bollywood. AFP
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The Burj Khalifa had a special 'Happy Birthday' message for Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Twitter / Shah Rukh Khan
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In Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan attended a birthday celebration with fans in a Mumbai theatre. AFP
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There was, of course, cake. AFP
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The venue was lit up for Khan's birthday celebrations. AFP
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Khan thanked fans for 'making [his] birthday so special'. AFP
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Earlier in the day he greeted fans from the balcony of his Mumbai home. AFP
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Fans gathered to celebrate his birthday with him. AFP
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Khan celebrates all big occasions on his balcony, encouraging fans to come and see him. AFP
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In a birthday message, he said to fans: 'Love you always.' AFP
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Khan has been in the Bollywood movie industry for 27 years, more than half his life. AFP
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Fans had gathered outside his house since the early hours of the morning. AFP
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Khan is often described as King Khan, or the King of Bollywood. AFP
Celebrating Shah Rukh Khan: the Burj Khalifa lights up for the Bollywood hero's birthday
The star celebrated turning 54 with fans in Mumbai
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