Beautiful sight to see: SRK spotted performing Umrah, proud fans react

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently wrapped up shooting for his upcoming film Dunki in Jeddah, was spotted in Makkah on Thursday evening performing Umrah. Pictures and videos of him from the holy city shared online have since been doing the rounds.

The clips see him wearing a rida, izar and face mask while he is surrounded by what appear to be his security personnel. Saudi journalist Saud Hafiz also confirmed on Twitter: “Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan performed Umrah in Mecca today. May Allah SWT accept his Umrah, Ameen."

Khan has been receiving tremendous love from his fans. "A truly beautiful sight to see you in our Holy place, Shah Rukh. My heart is full," wrote a tweep sharing a clip of the actor straight from the Holy Ka’aba.

Another added, “Not a single person creating controversy about him and everyone are wishing him with love. No doubt he is in every person’s heart.”

Reacting to the photos and videos shared on Instagram, a fan wrote, “Even I am feeling too emotional right now. May Allah keep him and his family very safe and protected.” Another added, “So happy to see him fulfilling his wish of visiting this holy city.”

Following the Umrah, the My Name is Khan actor also attended the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah. Dressed in an all-black suit, he was seen flashing his million-dollar smile while greeting the paparazzi.

On Wednesday, Khan took it to his Instagram to thank the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture for scenic locations and warm hospitality during the shoot. The Don 2 actor had thanked the ministry via a video message. “There’s nothing more satisfying than completing a shooting schedule, as is Dunki in Saudi. Thank you for giving us such spectacular locations and warm hospitality. I want to thank Raju sir and the rest of the cast and crew. A very big Shukran to you all. God bless you,” he said.

Several Bollywood celebrities, including Dilip Kumar and Aamir Khan have performed Hajj and Umrah in the past. In an earlier interview with the Times of India, Khan had said “Hajj is definitely on my agenda. I would like to go there with my son Aryan and daughter Suhana.”

Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial Dunki is slated to release in 2023. It also stars Taapsee Pannu in a titular role.

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