Guinness World Record set by SRK fans for most persons performing iconic pose

Mumbai: Ahead of the tv debut of his hit film Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan's fans set a new Guinness World Record on Saturday.

In order to break the previous record for "Most people performing the Shah Rukh Khan Pose simultaneously," 300 followers of the Bollywood actor gathered outside his seaside mansion Mannat in suburban Bandra and stood with their arms outstretched.

Much to the fans' delight, Shah Rukh also joined them in the celebration as he appeared on the platform constructed in the compound of his residence.

According to videos circulating on social media, the 57-year-old actor waved at the admirers and then greeted them with his signature open-arm pose. He also performed the hook step of Jhoome jo Pathaan, the hit song from Pathaan.

The record was created to celebrate the television premiere of Pathaan, which marked a comeback for Shah Rukh after his absence from leading man roles for more than four years.

The globetrotting spy thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), will be screened at 8 pm on June 18 on Star Gold.

"It symbolises the unity of Shah Rukh Khan's fans and their collective passion. As holders of this Guinness World Record, not just us at Star Gold, but every Shah Rukh Khan fan worldwide can take immense pride in this accomplishment. We are honoured to have offered a stage between Shah Rukh Khan and his admirers to come together," a Star Gold spokesperson said in a statement.

Also starring John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana, Pathaan was released in theatres in January and earned Rs 1,000 crore at the global box office.

The movie follows the titular spy (Shah Rukh) who comes out of exile to stop terrorist group Outfit X from launching a debilitating attack on India.

It is the fourth film in producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe, following Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai, and War, featuring Hrithik Roshan.

With PTI inputs