Viral ‘Hakla Shah Rukh Khan' meme explained: Why it's still trending despite reported takedown attempts by SRK's team
Here's how the viral Halka Shah Rukh Khan meme started
According to various social media claims, the viral image linked to the 'Hakla Shah Rukh Khan' meme is not an actual photo of SRK, but a morphed version, his face edited onto that of a comedian, featuring an over-the-top and strange hairstyle. The final image looks highly exaggerated and cartoon-like, with barely any resemblance to the real Shah Rukh Khan.
Social media creator Glokus claims that the viral 'Hakla Shah Rukh Khan' meme isn't a recent trend but actually dates back nearly a decade. It reportedly started when someone created a parody video mocking Shah Rukh Khan's trademark stammering dialogue delivery. Though it didn't catch on initially, the meme found new life years later when meme pages began resharing it in the form of GIFs and edited clips, often accompanied by exaggerated visuals and comical audio.
Glokus says that while there's no official word from SRK or his team, efforts were allegedly made to take the meme down from various platforms. Despite those attempts, the meme kept resurfacing online, becoming even more popular over time and solidifying its place in meme culture as a go-to expression for hesitation or awkward humor.
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A look at some Halka Shah Rukh Khan memes
Here's a look at some outrageously bizarre 'Hakla Shah Rukh Khan' memes that are all over social media.
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SRK's pr removed this gif from Insta 💔End of an era 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/qfrqKxpY4e
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