Shah Rukh Khan sneaks out late at night to catch King-themed display on Mumbai Sea Link
Bollywood’s King Khan took a late-night drive through Mumbai to see a special tribute to his upcoming film King displayed on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The actor stopped by the landmark to photograph the illuminated display, installed as a tribute to his 61st birthday.
Sharing pictures of the display on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Shah Rukh thanked Google Gemini for the gesture and expressed his excitement over the tribute.
“Dost ho toh Google Gemini jaisa.. Thank you for the KING-sized love always…. had to sneak out for a drive to get this photo ha ha..,” he wrote.
The actor’s visit has added to the birthday buzz among his fans, many of whom have been sharing photographs and videos of the Sea Link display online. Celebrations are also taking shape outside his Mumbai residence, Mannat, where a large screen has reportedly been put up ahead of his birthday.
Sources familiar in the know hint a special promotional asset at midnight on November 2.
The special tribute quickly became a talking point among Shah Rukh Khan’s admirers.
One user wrote, “King has now taken over the Bandra Worli Sea Link for his birthday that makes the film even more exciting.”
The excitement continued, with one user calling it a return of marketing brilliance: “Marketing genius is back.” Another wrote, “He is giving ideas which will be followed for next 10 years.”
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan’s Mumbai residence, Mannat, has also received a major digital makeover ahead of his 61st birthday. A large LED stage and digital display have reportedly been installed outside the bungalow. Speculation suggests the screen could feature a special birthday tribute and a teaser launch for King, although these details have not been officially confirmed.
The film is helmed by Siddharth Anand. Besides Shah Rukh Khan, audience will get to witness acting skills of Suhana Khan. The ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others.
King, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, is slated to arrive in theatres worldwide on December 24, 2026.