"Then he came and hugged me."
What began as a quiet hotel stay turned into a frenzy of joy when Shah Rukh Khan was spotted in Germany.
The Jawan star recently caused a stir outside his hotel as fans gathered for a chance to see the Bollywood icon.
What followed was an impromptu meet-and-greet as Shah Rukh stepped out to warmly interact with admirers who had rushed to the scene.
Despite no formal event being announced, word of his presence spread rapidly.
Crowds quickly formed, hoping to catch a glimpse of the superstar.
True to form, Shah Rukh took his time with fans – posing for selfies, signing autographs and even hugging a few teary-eyed well-wishers.
Several emotional fans later shared their experiences on social media, with videos and photos showing the actor’s gentle demeanour.
In one photo, he is seen signing a diary. In another, he signs a T-shirt before giving a fan a warm hug.
Clips also captured the actor walking the streets of Germany, offering heartfelt greetings to passersby.
One video that quickly went viral showed a young woman in tears after embracing the actor.
She recalled: “We just came here and we saw his bodyguard coming outside and I was telling my cousin, ‘This is him’.”
The young woman explained that SRK politely asked fans not to take photos before she asked if she could give him a hug.
Getting emotional, she continued: “Then he came and hugged me.
“He hugged all of us and he saw that I was crying and put his hand on my head and said, ‘God bless you’, and asked us where we’re from.”
The short clip ended with the fan struggling to compose herself.
A fan girl met SRK, he hugged her, asked where she’s from, said ‘God bless you,’ and she couldn’t hold back her tears of joy! ???@iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #King #KingKhan #Germany pic.twitter.com/7sxp1VYS8R
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) April 28, 2025
While the reason for Shah Rukh’s trip to Germany remains unclear, his presence was enough to turn an ordinary day into a memory fans won’t forget.
Adding to the excitement, it was revealed that Shah Rukh will make his Met Gala debut.
He will become the first Indian male actor to walk the iconic red carpet.
The actor is reportedly collaborating with celebrated Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for the event, making the moment all the more historic.
On the work front, Shah Rukh will next appear in The King, where he stars alongside his daughter, Suhana Khan.