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Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival: all that you need to know
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- Web Desk
- Oct 31, 2025
WEB DESK: The world’s love affair with Shah Rukh Khan is set to light up cinemas once again as a two-week film festival celebrating Bollywood’s biggest superstar begins today (October 31) across India and the United Arab Emirates. Timed with Khan’s 60th birthday on November 2, the Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival brings together audiences from Delhi to Dubai for a cinematic tribute to his 33-year journey, from a Delhi theatre actor to the face of Indian cinema worldwide.
In India, PVR Inox is rolling out the red carpet across 75 cinemas in over 30 cities, screening seven of Khan’s most iconic titles Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Devdas, Dil Se, Main Hoon Na, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, and his recent blockbuster Jawan. Meanwhile, in the UAE, the festival, organised in partnership with Yash Raj Films International—will feature the same curated lineup, allowing fans to relive the romance, drama, and charisma that have defined SRK’s legacy.
“This feels like a beautiful reunion,” Khan said in a statement. “These movies are not just my stories; they belong to the audiences who have embraced them for over three decades.” He thanked PVR Inox and his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, for keeping the magic of storytelling alive.
Lahore-born Niharika Bijli, lead strategist at PVR Inox, called Khan “more than a global icon — he’s an emotion,” while YRF’s Nelson D’Souza described the festival as a celebration of “a phenomenon that unites hearts beyond borders.”
In a recent fan Q&A, Khan revealed why he rarely gives interviews anymore: “I have nothing new to say — my old interviews have aged well.” But he added that he’s thrilled to see his films back on the big screen and plans to watch them himself.
From Dil Se’s haunting intensity to Chennai Express’s humor and Jawan’s explosive heroism, the festival is both a nostalgic journey and a reminder of why Shah Rukh Khan remains the beating heart of Bollywood, a star whose magic still bridges continents, languages, and generations.
