Mannat was a dream home that Shah Rukh Khan had envisioned for himself. Ever since purchasing the iconic residence early in his career, he has cherished it as a special milestone. He celebrated his first Diwali at Mannat in October 1995.
The Backstory of SRK's First Diwali at Mannat
At the time, Mannat was still under construction and lacked basic amenities, but its first Diwali coincided with the festival of lights and a major career milestone for Shah Rukh Khan.
Since the house was unfinished, it had no electricity or formal setup. Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra took it upon themselves to surprise the superstar by bringing in a power generator and hand-decorating the entire space with candles and festive light.
The festival fell just a few days after the theatrical release of DDLJ on Friday, October 20, 1995.
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The trio, along with family, spent the special evening inside the raw, candlelit house watching Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, marking both a new home and the birth of a Bollywood cultural phenomenon.
Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to star in King. The movie is being directed by Sidharth Anand and stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead. King also stars SRK's daughter Suhana Khan in a pivotal role. King will release in theatres on December 24, 2026.
FAQs
What is the budget and scale of King?
King is reportedly mounted on a massive scale of approximately Rs 450 crore, making it one of the most expensive projects of Shah Rukh Khan’s career.
What is King about?
King is a high-octane action-thriller directed by Siddharth Anand (who also directed Pathaan). Shah Rukh Khan plays a lethal, aged assassin who takes his daughter (played by Suhana Khan) under his wing as an apprentice.
Who is playing the antagonist in King?
Actor Abhishek Bachchan is playing the main antagonist in King.