In a career spanning 27 years, SRK has starred in films like "Baazigar", "Darr", "Yes Boss", "Pardes", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Dil Se", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Mohabbatein", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", "Kal Ho Naa Ho", "Veer-Zara", "Swades", "Om Shanti Om", "Chennai Express" and "Happy New Year" among others.
Leading the wishes on social media was the superstar's wife Gauri Khan, who posted a picture of SRK cutting his birthday cake.
"Happy Birthday @iamsrk.. It's just us tonight."
"A big reason for my beginning as a filmmaker. I will always be grateful... Happy 50 Bhai!!! Your golden era is legendary... Big love @iamsrk," Johar posted.
SRK's "Don" helmer Farhan Akhtar said, "Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Don, happy."
The actor's "Happy New Year" director Farah Khan and co-stars Boman Irani and Sonu Sood also wished Shah Rukh.
"Happy 50th to my darling @iamsrk .. 50 yrs of combined friendship, millions of happy memories n many more to come," Farah said.
An emotional Sonu said, "I always wished I had an elder brother, then I met Shah... Yes wishes do come true. Happy birthday @iamsrk love you the most."
Actress Preity Zinta, who made her debut opposite the superstar in "Dil Se" said, "Happy birthday @iamsrk! Loads of love, luck, sexiness, health and blockbusters to my first hero and to the man I truly admire and love."
Actor Anupam Kher, who has starred with Shah Rukh in several films said, "Happy Birthday to the most charming, affectionate and infectious @iamsrk. Love, peace and happiness always."
Actress Sophie Choudhry said, "Happy birthday to the most inspiring, energetic, king of awesomeness @iamsrk. 50 is now cooler than ever because it's got you in the club! #SRKat50."
"Wishing @iamsrk a very happy 50th birthday! The euphoria today shows exactly why he is and always will be the King Khan of Indian cinema," actor Vivek Oberoi tweeted.
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