Shah Rukh Khan gave fans a special treat on his 61st birthday: A practical reader guide

Shah Rukh Khan gave fans a special treat on his 61st birthday: A practical reader guide

Shah Rukh Khan gave fans a special treat on his 61st birthday by releasing the first song, Tu Mil Jaaye , from his much-anticipated film King. The romantic track features Shah Rukh romancing Deepika Padukone , bringing back memories of their previous collaborations, including Pathaan and Jawan. However, fans were quick to spot what they believe could be a glimpse of Suhana Khan in a blink-and-miss scene in the song.

Fans believe the girl could be Suhana Khan, who is also part of the film’s cast. Sharing their guesses online, one person commented, “I guess this is suhana khan from the new song of #King. Another wrote, “Suhana khan? #King. The song features vocals by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi, along with an English rap segment by Ed Sheeran. The music has been composed by Sachin-Jigar, with Hindi lyrics penned by Kumaar and the English rap written by Ed Sheeran. The choreography is by Piyush and Shazia. King is an upcoming action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and features an ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhay Verma, among others.

It is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026. The song opens with Shah Rukh declaring that he is not a ‘qaatil’ (killer), but an ‘aashiq’ (lover), as he is seen flaunting a gun with a charming smile. The following scenes show him completely smitten by Deepika as the two romance each other against breathtaking locations across the world. The film marks Suhana’s theatrical debut.

Shah Rukh took to social media at midnight to share the song with fans. Sharing it, he wrote, “This era of love is bestowed upon the fortunate ones… Where roses bloom amidst the fragrance of gunpowder…Of Love and other Battles…This December, #LoveLikeAKing #TuMilJaaye song out now! #KING.”