Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 61st birthday on November 2 with a musical surprise for fans. The first song from his upcoming film King, titled Tu Mil Jaaye, was released at midnight and quickly became a talking point across social media.
The track features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone on screen. Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi have lent their voices to the song, while international singer Ed Sheeran features in its English rap section. The music is composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics by Kumaar.
The song has a special connection with Bengal. Both its main playback singers have roots in the state. Madhubanti Bagchi is from Balurghat, while Arijit Singh hails from Murshidabad. Their pairing has added to the excitement among Bengali music lovers.
The song opens with the dialogue, “Main qaatil nahin, aashiq hoon”, hinting at the film’s shift from a romantic identity towards a darker character. The unusual combination of Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran has drawn praise from many fans. However, some viewers have also criticised the song’s visual effects, particularly its green-screen sequences.
One report claimed that the song had received around 12 million views within 12 hours. However, the exact figure and the YouTube channel counted were not clearly specified, so the live view count should be checked before publication.
Meanwhile, Mannat, Shah Rukh’s Mumbai residence, was decorated with a special billboard carrying a handwritten thank-you message for fans. King is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026.
