When Shah Rukh Khan steps onto an international red carpet, attention follows. At the Joy Awards in Riyadh, that attention turned into a full-blown moment as the Bollywood superstar drew cheers, cameras
and global curiosity with his presence. Walking the lavender carpet, Shah Rukh stood shoulder to shoulder with international names like Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown, but it was the Indian star who dominated social media conversations through the night. Dressed in an all-black outfit with a striking grey hair look, the actor proved once again why his style choices often spark as much discussion as his films. A global red carpet moment Shah Rukh arrived at the awards ceremony with his longtime manager Pooja Dadlani. Photos and videos of his appearance went viral online, with fans praising both his sharp outfit and effortless confidence. From close-up clips to wide-angle shots of the carpet, the actor’s calm charisma became one of the most talked-about highlights of the evening. Speaking briefly to the media at the venue, Shah Rukh shared his appreciation for the warm reception he receives in Saudi Arabia. Reflecting on his connection with the country, he said, “To know that people like my work here it is very heartening, respectful and dignified. I love it. Everybody here is too warm, sweet and hospitable. I have shot a film here so I love the locations here. The culture, the people and the food is lovely.” Fans and celebrities react Fans quickly took to X and Instagram to celebrate the moment. Comments like “King Khan in Riyadh” and “From Mumbai to Riyadh — hearts conquered everywhere” summed up the mood online. One moment that particularly caught attention was when Tunisian actress Hend Sabry was spotted enthusiastically filming Shah Rukh on her phone. The clip went viral within hours, after she openly admitted her love for the star. Speaking about him, she said, “Who doesn’t have one? As the vigilante in Jawan, he was brilliant … I have always had a crush on him.” Star-studded night The Joy Awards ceremony also saw appearances by international stars such as Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun and Djimon Hounsou. Millie Bobby Brown accepted an honour at the event and thanked her parents during her speech for supporting her acting journey. What’s next for Shah Rukh On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is currently preparing for his next big-screen outing, King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The action thriller is expected to release later this year and is already generating strong buzz among fans.
