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Shah Rukh Khan, known for usually avoiding the paparazzi and often using an umbrella to shield himself from cameras, ditched it this time.

Shah Rukh Khan makes a rare public appearance at his trainer’s reception.
Shah Rukh Khan made a rare appearance on Thursday night as he attended the wedding reception of his longtime personal trainer, Prashant Sawant. Held at a swanky restaurant in Mumbai, the star-studded event saw several Bollywood celebrities in attendance, including Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Sunny Singh.
What caught everyone’s attention, however, was Shah Rukh himself. The superstar, known for usually avoiding the paparazzi and often using an umbrella to shield himself from cameras, ditched it this time. He was seen flaunting his natural salt-and-pepper beard, looking effortlessly charming. Dressed in a plain black T-shirt and jeans, SRK kept his appearance understated but impactful.
The actor is currently filming King, an action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. A recent video showing a glimpse of his rugged look from the film had gone viral, sparking excitement among fans. His beard at the reception seems to align with his look for the upcoming project.
Prashant Sawant, who has been training Shah Rukh for several years, has often spoken about the actor’s incredible discipline and commitment to fitness. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, he shared, “Unko pasina nahi aaya toh maza nahi aaya, so he likes to sweat… sweating is important for him, whether it’s through sports or workouts.”
Sawant also opened up about managing SRK’s fitness during injuries, saying, “We fight to repair his body, and we work as a team… we make strategies and formulas. In the process, we’ve created 6-pack abs or even 8-pack abs for his films.”
As fans eagerly await his return to the big screen, Shah Rukh’s appearance at the reception especially without his usual security measures offered an up-close look at his current transformation.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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