Superstar Shah Rukh Khan may have skipped his traditional grand Diwali bash this year, but he didn’t miss the chance to spread festive joy. Taking to social media, he shared a heartfelt image of Gauri Khan performing the Diwali puja, accompanied by a warm message that had fans swooning.
SRK’s Diwali Greetings
Late Monday, Shah Rukh posted on Instagram to wish his fans and well-wishers a happy Diwali. Earlier reports confirmed that he would not host his usual lavish Diwali party this year. Instead, the actor shared a glimpse of a quieter, family-centered celebration. The photo shows Gauri Khan from behind during the puja, with a subtle view of the deity in the background, creating an intimate and spiritual snapshot.
Accompanying the image, Shah Rukh wrote,
“Happy Diwali to everyone! May Goddess Lakshmi ji bless you with prosperity and happiness. Wishing love, light and peace to all.”
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Fans React to the Warm Moment
Fans were thrilled to catch a rare peek into SRK’s personal Diwali moments, flooding the comments with admiration and festive wishes. One fan wrote,
“If secularism has a face, that is SRK. Happy Diwali!”
Another hailed him as
“The most secular actor of Indian cinema.”A heartfelt comment read,
“Nice pic. Goddess Lakshmi and your ghar ki Lakshmi.”
While another wished,
“HAPPY DIWALI SHAH… HOPE YOUR DIWALI IS AS LOVELY AND GLOWING AS YOUR PRESENCE.”Several fans expressed how much they miss seeing him on the big screen.
Why No Diwali Bash This Year?
Shah Rukh didn’t host his iconic Diwali gathering as his Mumbai residence, Mannat, is currently undergoing renovations. Traditionally, he would welcome friends and family for the festival of lights at his palatial home.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Upcoming Film: King
SRK was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki. His next project is King, directed by Siddharth Anand, marking his first on-screen collaboration with his daughter Suhana Khan. The film features a star-studded ensemble including Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Raghav Juyal. King is slated for release in 2026.
