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Radio 2,02 Nov 2025,58 mins

Shah Rukh Khan at 60

Available for 29 days

Romesh Ranganathan celebrates the 60th birthday of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan, one of the biggest film stars on the planet. With no family ties to the industry, Khan, better known as SRK, has risen to become a global icon, a billionaire, and the very heartbeat of Bollywood. Through the stories of his devoted fans, insights from a Bollywood expert and Romesh’s mum - yes, it’s her Bollywood crush - Romesh explores the magic that surrounds the superstar. From a struggling outsider to a megastar adored by millions, Shah Rukh’s journey could have come straight out of one of his own films a tale of love, drama and dancing around mustard fields. By the end – will Romesh become a fan too? A True Thought Productions for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2.

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