For countless fans of Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan, his age, the number of films he has featured in and the time he spent in the cinema industry may be just a number, but the actor did not forget to thank his admirers for giving him space in their hearts as he completed 27 years of dominating on the big screen.
The 53-year-old actor made his feature film debut in 1992's romantic drama "Deewana" which also starred Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti.
"I want to say a big thank you for 27 years in Indian cinema, which is exactly half my life time on Earth. I've been trying to entertain you for over 20 years and sometimes I have succeeded and many times I have failed.
"So, I want to thank you for bearing with me for so many years since I came on a motorcycle in a film called 'Deewana' singing 'Koi na koi chahiye' and rode right into your hearts. And you not only allowed me right into your hearts, but also allowed me to stay there for so many years. Thank you very much," Shah Rukh said in a video shared on his Twitter account as he recreated the hit song from the film.
The actor also used the opportunity to send across a message on traffic safety.
"It's a coincidence that my friends from a motorcycle company have sent me two motorcycles to try out the stunts I did in 'Deewana' 27 years ago. I am going to give it a shot but this time there's a difference. I will make sure I am wearing a helmet. Always wear a helmet while riding a bike," he said.
Shah Rukh, who has not been having a good run at the movies for a while now, is currently taking time off acting. His latest cinematic outing was Aanand L Rai-directed "Zero".