Shah Rukh Khan turns 61 today, 2 November 2026, and the makers of his next film, King, marked the day with a gift for fans. They released the first song from the film, “Tu Mil Jaaye”, at midnight, turning the superstar’s birthday into the next big moment for one of the most awaited films of the year.
The song brings Shah Rukh Khan back on screen with Deepika Padukone, and it pairs two very different voices: Arijit Singh sings the Hindi parts, while Ed Sheeran performs an English rap. It is the first time the British pop star has sung for a Bollywood film, and that alone has made the track one of the most talked-about releases of the day.
What the song shows
“Tu Mil Jaaye” runs for 3 minutes and 42 seconds. It was composed by Sachin-Jigar, with Hindi lyrics by Kumaar and the English rap written and performed by Ed Sheeran. Madhubanti Bagchi also sings on the track, and the video was choreographed by Piyush-Shazia. The music video is out on the Zee Music Company and T-Series YouTube channels, and the song is available on streaming platforms.
The video opens with Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogue: “Main qaatil nahi, aashiq hoon, aur nishana meri mashooka, aur woh aashiq hi kya jo dil cheer na de.” What follows is a mix of romance and action. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone share romantic moments in scenic foreign locations, with the actor sporting short black hair and his usual charm.
But the song is not only about romance. The visuals keep cutting to darker, more violent scenes: Shah Rukh Khan appears in a salt-and-pepper look, bloodied and fighting, with flames in the background. The action hints at the underworld and the smuggling business his character seems to be part of. The video ends on an intense note, with his line: “Par is baar dil mein aag lagi hai. Ab duniya jalaye bina manega nahi.”
That mix is the point. Filmfare’s report on the song describes it as a glimpse into the world of King, where love and violence sit side by side, and the song gives fans their first real look at that world after months of posters and trade talk.
A reunion six films in the making
“Tu Mil Jaaye” is the sixth film pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. They first appeared together in Om Shanti Om in 2007, and went on to star in Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan and Jawan. Each of those films was a box-office success, and the pair has become one of Bollywood’s most bankable on-screen combinations.
The song leans into that history. It is built around their chemistry, with long romantic passages between the action beats, and it is clearly meant to remind audiences why this pairing draws crowds. For fans who have followed them since 2007, the track works as both a birthday treat and a reminder that King is now only weeks away.
What we know about King so far
King is directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously directed Shah Rukh Khan in Pathaan. It is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film is an action thriller, and it has one of the biggest ensemble casts of any Hindi film this year: Shah Rukh Khan stars alongside Deepika Padukone, his daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma.
The film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on 24 December 2026, during the Christmas holiday weekend. The makers unveiled Shah Rukh Khan’s first look from the film on his 60th birthday last year, and they have now used his 61st birthday to release the first song. Composer Anirudh Ravichander, who scored Jawan, has reportedly stepped away from the full album and background score because of his schedule, with Sachin-Jigar handling the remaining songs and the score.
Sharing the song on social media, Shah Rukh Khan wrote: “Yeh Daur Ishq ka Naseeb Waalon ko milta hai… Jahan Barood ki Khushboo mein Gulab khilta hai… Of Love and other Battles… This December, #LoveLikeAKing #TuMilJaaye song out now! #KING in cinemas 24.12.26.” Pinkvilla’s coverage of the release notes that the song gives the first real sneak peek into the world of King.
How Shah Rukh Khan spent his 61st birthday
Shah Rukh Khan skipped his traditional birthday meet-and-greet with fans outside his Mumbai home, Mannat, this year because of his production schedule. But the celebrations still reached the house: LED displays outside Mannat lit up at midnight with three new teaser posters for King, and fans gathered outside through the night.
It is a familiar pattern for the actor, whose birthday has become an event in itself. Last year, his 60th birthday brought the first look of King. This year, it brought the first song. The film’s team has used the date well two years in a row, and the response to the song suggests the plan worked.
What to watch for next
The next big step for King will be the teaser or trailer, which fans had been expecting before the song arrived. With the film due in cinemas on 24 December 2026, the makers have about seven weeks to build up to release, and the song is the first real piece of the film audiences can watch and share.
For now, “Tu Mil Jaaye” is the talking point: a romantic track with an unusual global pairing, a look at Shah Rukh Khan in two very different avatars, and the first taste of a film that has been building up for more than a year. On his 61st birthday, Shah Rukh Khan has given his fans something to watch, and King has its first song out in the world.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Shah Rukh Khan today?
Shah Rukh Khan turns 61 on 2 November 2026. He was born on 2 November 1965.
Who sings “Tu Mil Jaaye” from King?
The song is composed by Sachin-Jigar. Arijit Singh sings the Hindi parts, Madhubanti Bagchi also features, and Ed Sheeran performs the English rap. Kumaar wrote the Hindi lyrics.
When is King releasing?
King is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on 24 December 2026.
Where can I watch the “Tu Mil Jaaye” song?
The music video is on the Zee Music Company and T-Series YouTube channels, and the song is available on streaming platforms.
