Hansal Mehta recalls how Shah Rukh Khan helped a child with life-saving surgery 'without any fuss or publicity' as he wishes him a happy birthday

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his birthday yesterday. He is King Khan, who rules the hearts of millions and had inspired many to take up a career in acting. He is the Badshah, the king of romance who has taught generations how to love and embrace the feeling with open arms. But, what we often miss is his philanthropic side. Now, filmmaker Hansal Mehta recalled the time when SRK had helped a child with a life-saving surgery, but did that quietly without drawing any attention or publicity.

Wishing the actor a happy birthday, Hansal Mehta tweeted, "Why @iamsrk is a superstar forever and why I love him. I’ve interacted with SRK thrice - once on twitter and on another occasion briefly at a party. Nice, polite and warm interactions. But the third interaction is why for me he will always be a true star... " In the tweet, he wrote, "I was seeking help for a child who was suffering from a tumour and needed urgent financial support for a life-saving surgery I weeted about this around midnight and then slept as I was shooting early mornings in Haryana I was on shoot and I had 3 missed calls from a number I did not recognise. I had a very polite sms from the number asking me to call back. The message was from SRK I called him not knowing why he wanted to speak to me. It was about the child. He said whatever they need will be taken care of. In less than a few hours the hospital was contacted funds were transferred Somebody got a new life Quietly, gently without fuss a life was saved. This happened once again few months later. Another life was saved Quietly and without any fuss or publicity. A man idolised by millions and with whom I have almost zero personal or professional connect has a permanent place in my little heart because of his big heart and his humanity." See the tweet here:

Indeed, SRK has a heart of gold and it is because of this that he is loved and idolised by millions.