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Shah Rukh Khan Declares 'Proud to be Indian' in Heartfelt Republic Day Wish

Shah Rukh Khan led Bollywood's Republic Day wishes with a proud message about India's strength in diversity. Numerous other stars from the industry also shared patriotic sentiments on social media. Separately, SRK announced the release date for his highly anticipated action film "King," set for December 24, 2026. The film will feature him in a rugged, intense role as a formidable mercenary.

Key Points: Shah Rukh Khan's Republic Day Wish & 'King' Release Date

  • SRK's patriotic Republic Day post
  • Bollywood stars share wishes
  • 'King' release date announced
  • Film set for Christmas 2026
  • SRK plays a ruthless mercenary
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Shah Rukh Khan says 'Proud to be Indian' as he wishes everyone Happy Republic Day

Shah Rukh Khan shares a patriotic Republic Day message and announces the 2026 release date for his upcoming action film 'King'.

"Proud to be Indian - our country teaches us there is strength and unity in diversity. - Shah Rukh Khan"

Mumbai, Jan 26

The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, expressed his pride in calling himself an Indian as he wished everyone on the 77th Republic Day.

In his special Republic Day wish, SRK pointed out that our motherland teaches us that being diverse in our strength.

He penned on social media, "Proud to be Indian - our country teaches us there is strength and unity in diversity. Happy Republic Day to all of us. Jai Hind and love to all...(sic)."

As we celebrate another Republic Day, many who's who from the entertainment industry used social media to wish all.

Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Suniel Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Hrithik Roshan, Karthik Aaryan, and others marked the special day with heartfelt patriotic posts.

Now coming to Shah Rukh's professional commitments, his fans have been waiting with bated breath to witness him on the big screen yet again with "King".

On Saturday, SRK announced the release date of his next with Siddharth Anand.

He confirmed that "King" will "roar" in the theatres on December 24, 2026.

The announcement video opens with the bold title 'ROAR' set against a dramatic backdrop. This is followed by an impactful line, "This Christmas, fear wears the crown," pointing towards the film's larger-than-life scale.

Shah Rukh Khan is charming his way into our hearts with his rugged look in a torn white shirt and face splashed with blood.

Sharing the release date for "King" with the netizens, he wrote, "#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas. #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement".

On Shah Rukh's 60th birthday in November last year, the makers of "King" shared the gripping title video from the much-anticipated drama.

The clip shows SRK as a ruthless mercenary who has even lost count of how many people he has killed, and doesn't even know if they were good or bad.

"100 desho'n mein badnaam, duniya ne diya sirf ek hi naam", 'KING', Shah Rukh is heard saying.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the sentiment, sometimes it feels like celebrities post these wishes more for social media optics than genuine feeling. That said, SRK's message is a good one. Unity in diversity is our core strength. Happy Republic Day to all!
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Aryan P
King announcing 'King' on Republic Day! What a move. The man is a marketing genius. The teaser looks fire 🔥. December 2026 is so far away though... the wait is going to be torture!
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Sarah B
It's lovely to see the Bollywood community come together for national day wishes. As someone who has lived in India for 5 years now, the sense of patriotism here is truly infectious and heartwarming. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
True patriotism is in our actions every day, not just in posts. But if SRK's message inspires even a few people to think about what it means to be Indian, then it's worth it. Also, that rugged look in the 'King' poster is something else! Pathaan and Jawan were great, expecting another blockbuster.
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Kavya N
My feed is full of tricolor and patriotic wishes today, and each one makes me smile. SRK's simple "Proud to be Indian" sums it up perfectly. On another note, 2026 for his next film? That's a three-year wait! Hope they start the promotions soon to keep us engaged.

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