As the clock struck 12 on Sunday night, the road outside Mannat turned into a sea of humanity and chants of "Shah Rukh, Shah Rukh" rent the air, drowning the noise of roaring sea waves at Bandra Bandstand. A few seconds later, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 50 yesterday, climbed the fence of his bungalow and waved to his fans, who kept shouting out his name until he vanished into his house for some private celebrations.

Watch video: Shah Rukh Khan greets fans outside Mannat on 50th birthday