Happy Birthday, Shah Rukh Khan! 49 Reasons to Love SRK #49ReasonsToLoveSRK #HappyBirthdaySRK

On 2 November Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) celebrates his 49th birthday and a whole community of friends and fans will be wishing the Baadshah of Bollywood the best. There are so many different reasons people are drawn to this bigger than life personality as he continues to inspire both on- and off-screen.

Over the past year, SRK has continued to share his life with his fans and friends online and in person. Pulling from events since his 48th birthday, we've compiled 49 reasons - with quotes and links - Shah Rukh continues to be the one and only "King Khan".

1. 19th KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - 10 November 2013 - Shah Rukh Khan participated in the opening ceremonies. Festivals are the most basic human expression of collective happiness over life, I think. Watch video.

2. DNA CELEBRITY COLUMN - 18 November 2013 - "Shah Rukh Khan sheds some light on the mysteries behind Scorpions and Scorpios"

3. VIDEO: Unilever Project Sunlight: Shah Rukh Khan's inspiring message for a bright future - 5 December 2014 - One of the most important things that I have learned about being a parent was a line that said the decision to have a child is the decision to let a piece of your heart walk outside your body.

4. TWEET: Kish Mish - 20 December 2013 - @iamsrk: Eight hours in water. Feel a bit Raisin like...Kish Mish in Hindi...sounds kinda like a lispy request to a lady.

5. DNA CELEBRITY COLUMN - 21 December 2013 - "An honest man is always a child"

6. TWEET: Hoodie love - 24 December 2014 - @iamsrk: My only solace in the cold. My hoodie my saviour. Feel indebted to it for keeping me company & the coffee of course.

7. TWEET: Dabboo Ratnani Calendar Shoot - 28 December 2013 - @iamsrk: Best part about shooting with @DabbooRatnani is i get to be photographed with a pretty girl...always.

8. HAPPY NEW YEAR: Personalized First Look Poster - 1 January 2014 - Lauraleedooley, Fulfill your Desires, Dreams & Dance the year round. Shah Rukh Khan

9. TWEET: Dabboo Ratnani Calendar Photo - 8 January 2014 - @iamsrk: Sorry didn’t know I was to tweet this picture from @DabbooRatnani calendar….so late but better than never…

10. TWEETS: Life OK Screen Awards - 15 January 2014 - Thank you Rohit Shetty for making me the most entertaining actor of the year at the life ok screen. Felt all charged up..to work harder | 2 much happiness at Life Ok Screen awards. nothing to beat Big B's jacket. Thank u... http://fb.me/39SGlBtWB

11. KHANS UNITE, AGAIN - 17 January 2014 - Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan made headlines again as they greeted each other with hugs at an awards ceremony.

12. DNA CELEBRITY COLUMN - 20 January 2014 - "When KKR won, it was like the song 'I believe I can fly' I could have flown that night"

13. TWEET: Power - 31 January 2014 - @iamsrk: Was ruminating…No! Power Doesnt, Hasn’t or will Never Turn me on. Kindness & Elegance is a huge Enchanter.

14. TWEET: Malaysia Temptation Tour - 16 February 2014 - @iamsrk: DONT TRY THIS AT HOME or ANYWHERE ELSE.!! Dragons are not a myth!

15. DNA CELEBRITY COLUMN - 16 February 2014 - "Aquarius is the humanitarian of the zodiac"

16. TWEET: Gauri - 17 February 2014 - @iamsrk: Chaotically beautiful. Exquisite.The Design Cell exudes Gauri’s personality. Extremely proud of her. Awesome team too

17. TWEET: Aryan - 23 February 2014 - @iamsrk: Dropped son for school. I feel so proud of him that I feel proud of me. Song on radio u gonna miss me when I am gone.

18. HONOREE: Mirchi Awards - 27 February 2014 - Singers and songwriters came together to offer a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan who received the "Face of Romantic Music Award". @iamsrk tweeted: Voices music lyrics behind what makes a star who he is. Thank u all u beautiful people tonite at Radio Mirchi awards for singing me to fame. and Extremely touched by all singers coming together to do this for me. It’s given me 10 yrs of energy to go on stronger & harder. Thanx Mirchi

19. TWEET: Oscar 2014 Selfie Response - 3 March 2014 - @mandybedi: We had our own selfie moment.. @iamsrk

20. DNA CELEBRITY COLUMN - 19 March 2014 - "For Pisceans, laziness kills creativity"

21. APPOINTED GOODWILL AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH KOREA - 11 April 2014 - A dinner event was held and afterwards @iamsrk tweeted: Honoured and humbled by the wonderful function by the Korean Embassy. Awesome dinner & slept post that like there is no tomorrow. SRK showcase his role as Goodwill Ambassador in the film Happy New Year as he interacted with members of the Korean dance team.

22. COVER: Forbes Middle East - 13 May 2014 - Shah Rukh Khan appeared on the cover of the "Indian Icons In The Arab World Special Edition 2014". @iamsrk tweeted: Forbes Middle-East made me feel spl with their spl edition cover story on my work in entertainment.Off to Dubai for the launch. Thank u all. Read Forbes ME article.

23. TWEET: Pictures (Forbes Middle East Gala Event) - 14 May 2014 - @iamsrk: So many pictures r taken of me....I don't really need a mirror. Hmmm maybe a beard trim.....but not a mirror. Read more.

24. COVER: Stardust Yearbook 2014 - 30 May 2014 - "Shah Rukh Khan: The Czar of Bollywood"

25. TWEET: Kolkata Knight Riders win the IPL - 2 June 2014 - @iamsrk: It still hasn’t sunk in to be Champions again. Thank u my KKR for making us soooo happy.

26. CELEBRATION: Shah Rukh Khan Lifts the Cup with the Knights - 2 June 2014 - The Kolkata Knight Riders are greeted by over 100,000 fans for their victory parade in an epic explosion of colour at Eden Garden.

27. TWEET: Dads and Sons Join SRK at Kidzania - 15 June 2014 - @MandviSharma: It was truly a Happy Father's Day at @KidZaniaMumbai #SRKatKidZaniaMumbai

28. TWEETS: SRK Portrait Series - June-July 2014 - Shah Rukh Khan reviewed and commented on portraits created by fans. View the collection.

29. AWARDEE: Knight of the Legion of Honour - 1 July 2014 - @iamsrk:  It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. Truman. Thx all for making me the face. | Moms b'day & Knight of the Legion of Honour. If she was alive apart from being extremely old she would be very happy.Thx all that is French. Read more | Video

30. AWARDEE: Vijay Awards - 5 July 2014 - Shah Rukh Khan participated in the 18th Annual Vijay Awards where he was also recognized as "Entertainer of the Year". @iamsrk tweeted, Happy to be with such talented & humble artistes at Vijay. Now match in room which is as big as a football field!!!!

31. TWEET: Suhana - 5 August 2014 - @iamsrk:  I only have to see the beauty next to me and I feel happy….happiest….& I have her hair. Yay.

32. LAUNCH: Royal Estates, Dubai - 8 August 2014 - Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan launch "Royal Estates by Shah Rukh Khan" housing that is affordable and designed around the kitchen encouraging families to have at least one meal together. Find out more.

33. TWEET: Action - 19 August 2014 - @iamsrk:“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” William James Keep working….

34. TWEET: Ambassador for INTERPOL Turn Back Crime - 27 August 2014 - @iamsrk: Don on the right side of Interpol. How ironically cool is that…ha ha. Find out more.

35. TWEET: Charlie's 8-pack - 7 September 2014 - @TheFarahKhan: In case the last pic was 2small!Thank u @iamsrk for doing this Just 4 Me! N thank u <a@avigowariker 4 this stunning pic

36. TWEET: Charlie's 8-pack, take 2 - 7 September 2014. @iamsrk - And this one is by @DabbooRatnani. Thanx my friend. And thanx @avigowariker. Now Farah don’t exploit me anymore!!!

37. SLAM! THE TOUR - 19-28 September 2014 - After 10 years, Shah Rukh Khan returned to the west with his Indiawaale team of Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood, Vivaan Shah, Farah Khan, Yo Yo Honey Singh & Kanika Kapoor to entertain audiences with an all-new concert tour. Fun Things We Learned from SLAM! The Tour.

38. SLAM! THE TOUR: ENTRANCE - 20 September 2014 - Shah Rukh Khan's memorable entrance proved that he is fearless and loved by all.

39. WINNER #BANGBANGDARE: Ab Workout Video - 23 September 2014 - In lead-up to the action film Bang Bang, Hrithik Roshan challenged colleagues with a #BangBangDare. On 20 September @iHrithik tweeted, The 10pack #bangbangdare @iamsrk show us a pic doing ur fav ab exercise!all want 2 know which 1 it is! U hv 3 days! Qabool? Three days later @iamsrk responded, @ihrithik #bangbangdare my fav ab workout is to do all exercises. A Dirty gym/ Prashant 2 help & Farah to scream. http://bit.ly/1uj8u6s. The shared video put to rest any question about Shah Rukh Khan's physique. @iHrithik responded, Woah!! Winner!Now that's inspiration!

40. VIDEO: Fireside Chat at Google Headquarters - 29 September 2014 - Shah Rukh Khan and HNY Team joins Sundar Pichai for a Fireside Chat at the Googleplex to answer a few questions and promote his upcoming movie "Happy New Year." Afterwards, @iamsrk tweeted, Wish could have stayed longer. There was so much love by Google. Thanx Sunder, Shrey, Amit & all boys/girls who danced for me. I'll be back!

41. VISIT: Twitter Headquarters - 29 September 2014 - After visiting Google, the Indiawaale team set off to Twitter where they were welcomed by fans and presented with hoodies monogrammed with their Twitter names. @iamsrk tweeted, Leaving US of A with such fond memories.SLAM now moves 2 London.Twitter & Rishi & Dick thanx for the warmest farewell.

42. TWEET: Global Diversity Award Pre-Tour "Big Ben" - 4 October 2014 - @iamsrk: And before the award a guided tour to areas where not many are allowed. Had to do the pose...Srkbhai & BigBen.

43. TWEET: Global Diversity Award Pre-Tour "Rules" - 4 October 2014 - @iamsrk: And breaking some rules with dignity. Thank u so much Keith.

44. AWARDEE: Shah Rukh Khan receives Global Diversity Award - 4 October 2014. The “Global Diversity Award” is given to an outstanding individual who has made a major contribution to Worldwide Diversity, and is an international role model and icon.

45. TWEET: Here's AbRam! - 6 October 2014 - @iamsrk: Eid Al Adha Mubarak to everyone. May all have the happiness that life has to offer.The littlest one wishes you too.

46. VIDEO: Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale - 10 October 2014 - The show was conceived as a celebration of dance, regardless of their skill. In the first show Shah Rukh Khan entertained with his standard charm and humor as he danced with contestant Nora John, a Delhi-based nurse, who had her own spark. Find out more about the show.

47. VIDEO: Barely Speaking With Arnub - 14 October 2014. SRK shared his wit and humor on India's 1st Talk Show featuring a host with a Bad Attitude. Watch the rebel without a pause grill Shah Rukh Khan.

48. COVER: Filmfare - 20 October 2014 - @filmfare: He has redefined the entertainment business time & again. Presenting @iamsrk on our latest cover.

49. HAPPY NEW YEAR Released - 24 October 2014 - The film was released at the Atlantis in Dubai, the setting for the second half of the film. @iamsrk tweeted: And HNY team is back to release the film where it all started, Dubai….“And we all end up where we started…” Kismet

Happy Birthday, Shah Rukh Khan!

 

See also, Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan - A Celebration Online (2 November 2013)

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