Updated On: 03 November, 2025 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan, while celebrating his 60th birthday, reflected on his superhero film Ra One, calling it a project close to his heart that didn’t get the love he expected. He shared that he hoped the film would inspire more Indian filmmakers to explore the superhero genre

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Shah Rukh Khan turned 60 on November 2. On the occasion, the actor interacted with fans at a meet and greet event in the city. This is a tradition that the actor has been following for a few years now. At the event, Khan spoke about his life including his family and movies. Not only did he speak about his upcoming films but also about his past films. At the evnet, he spoke about a film close to his hearts that did not get the love or appreciation the superstar expected- Ra One. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the 2013 film saw Khan play a superhero while Arjun Rampal played the supervillain. The film also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Speaking about Ra One at the fan event on his birthday eve, Khan said, “Because it was a new kind of film, and it was very close to my heart. Anubhav (the director) worked really hard to make it. So I was expecting it to start a new trend. Because I always feel that if I make a film — since my position is so good, and I’ve really been gifted by God to be in this position — then I should make things that inspire others to make such films too. Because it’s very important for our country.”