Shashi Tharoor Jokes About Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Reverse Ageing’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on November 2, but it wasn’t just fans who took notice. Indian politician Shashi Tharoor offered a witty, unconventional birthday wish that left social media buzzing.

Instead of a standard congratulatory message, Tharoor humorously questioned the very claim that Khan is turning 60. On X, he wrote: “A crack team of independent fact-checkers and forensic detectives investigated this ‘60’ claim & concluded: in the complete absence of any discernible visual evidence—no grey hair, no signs of slowing down, and a persistent youthful appearance—the claim cannot be factually confirmed.”

Tharoor didn’t stop there. Drawing a playful parallel with Hollywood, he compared Khan’s seemingly ageless persona to Brad Pitt’s character in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, who grows younger over time. “I suspect the official story is a cover-up & that SRK is actually starring in a real-life, decades-long, global-scale Bollywood adaptation of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’” he quipped.

He listed amusing “evidence” supporting his claim of Khan’s reverse ageing:

1. Energy Levels: Even at 60, Khan seems more energetic than two decades ago.

2. Youthful Hairstyle: His hair looks increasingly vibrant and stylish over time.

3. Wrinkle-Free Face: Any minor signs of ageing are masked by impeccable lighting.

Tharoor concluded on a lighthearted note, predicting that by the time Khan turns 70, he might still audition for teenage roles. “Please keep defying physics and biology, & confusing us all for many years to come,” he wrote, celebrating the actor’s enduring charisma.

Born on November 2, 1965, Shah Rukh Khan’s official age might be 60, but his timeless appeal, energy, and charm continue to leave fans—and even politicians—joking about his mysterious “fountain of youth.”