Jubilant movie fans in India welcomed the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film “Jawan” with early morning screenings,
bursting firecrackers and dancing on the streets.
Die-hard fans gathered at cinemas to watch the action thriller,
with some screenings starting as early as 5 a.m.
Videos and photos shared on social media showed thousands of fans waiting in line outside theaters across the country.
“Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of an ideal romantic hero,
who is not afraid to show his emotions and confess his love on screen,
was a departure from traditional Indian masculinity.
He has profited from the success of “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,”
teaming up with some of Bollywood’s top directors and production houses in the years that followed.
He was awarded the Padma Shri,
India’s fourth highest civilian honor in 2005 and was included in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people list in 2018.
Despite facing controversies,
he continues to captivate audiences with his performances.”