‘Hakla Shah Rukh Khan’ Meme Goes Viral Amid Award Buzz

      Meme mocking SRK’s speech goes viral just as he wins big

‘Hakla Shah Rukh Khan’ Meme Goes Viral Amid Award Buzz

‘Hakla Shah Rukh Khan’ Meme Storm: Viral Mockery or Mass Tribute?

By M Muzamil Shami - August 5, 2025

Key Points:

1. A decade-old parody meme of Shah Rukh Khan resurfaces and dominates Indian social media.

2. Dubbed the “Hakla SRK” meme, it imitates his iconic stammer from earlier films.

3. Meme resurgence coincides with Shah Rukh Khan’s National Film Award win, prompting fan backlash and support.

4. Khan’s team allegedly requested takedowns, but GIFs and remixes continue spreading.

5. Sparks a wider conversation on celebrity parody, freedom of expression, and online respect.

The Story Behind the Meme

In an age where a single viral clip can overshadow years of cinematic brilliance, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has found himself at the heart of an unexpected controversy. A long-forgotten parody meme, dubbed the “Hakla Shah Rukh Khan” meme, has resurfaced and exploded across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

The meme mocks Khan’s signature stammer from his earlier roles, most notably in films like Darr and Baazigar, where his villainous portrayal included repetitive and drawn-out speech. Internet users, using AI voice tools and clip-editing software, have revived this trope in humorous remixes, looping GIFs, reels, and satire skits.

Meme Timing or Media Target?

What’s ironic — and maybe even insulting to some fans — is that this meme revival coincides with SRK’s major career milestone: winning a National Film Award for his recent work. While the actor has maintained public silence, insiders report that his team is unhappy with the trend and may have issued copyright takedown notices for select videos.

But in the world of social media, what’s banned often spreads faster. Users began posting even more variations of the meme, tagging it with captions like:

“National Award goes to... Hakla King!”
“From Darr to LOL – SRK’s evolution.”

What was once seen as a cinematic acting choice is now being framed as a cultural punchline.

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Outrage, Satire, or Just Gen Z Humor?

The internet remains divided. While older fans see the meme as disrespectful and “an insult to a legendary performer,” Gen Z and meme creators defend it as “a harmless joke” and part of fan-driven meme culture.

Social analyst and pop culture writer, Meera Kapoor, shares:

“We live in a remix age. Even national icons aren’t immune. But when parody crosses into personal ridicule, it opens a new debate.”

FAQs

Q1: What is the ‘Hakla Shah Rukh Khan’ meme?

It’s a parody meme mocking Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic stammer from his early villain roles, particularly in Darr and Baazigar.

Q2: Why is the meme trending now?

The meme resurfaced just as SRK won a National Film Award, fueling both humor and criticism online.

Q3: Has Shah Rukh Khan responded to the meme?

No official statement has been made by Khan, but unconfirmed reports suggest his team has tried to remove some videos from social platforms.

Q4: Is the meme disrespectful?

Opinions vary. Some fans see it as disrespectful, while others view it as light-hearted pop culture humor.

Do you think this meme is crossing the line—or just harmless fun?

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