Fans Go wild over Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar's heartwarming hug: ‘Khiladi and King together’

On June 9, a star-studded crowd gathered in Delhi for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third consecutive swearing-in ceremony. Among the notable attendees were actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Rajinikanth, Vikrant Massey, and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. The event at Rashtrapati Bhavan saw many celebrities socializing and celebrating the occasion.

The hug that stole the show

The highlight of the evening was the warm hug between Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. Fans were delighted to see the "Khiladi" and the "Badshah" of Bollywood greet each other. Shah Rukh, dressed in a dark suit with his hair tied back in a ponytail, looked stylish with his glasses, while Akshay opted for a pastel shirt and dark trousers. The two actors were seen mingling with other guests, including Mukesh and Anant Ambani, who accompanied Shah Rukh to the ceremony.

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Fans react enthusiastically

Fans took to social media to express their excitement about the hug. Comments like "Modiji ne mila diya Shahrukh & Akshay" (Modi ji helped bring Shah Rukh and Akshay together) and "Best Hug of this year" flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Admirers of both actors enjoyed seeing their favorites together, with many calling them "Bollywood’s Khiladi and Badshah" or "Khiladi and Pathaan." The unexpected interaction created a buzz among fans and added to the festive atmosphere of the event.

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Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony marked his third term as Prime Minister. The event took place in the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, attended by over 8,000 guests from various fields. This followed the NDA's majority win in the recent Lok Sabha elections, setting the stage for Modi's continued leadership.