Grateful SRK tweets 'You're the star, I'm a fan'

Shah Rukh Khan, who is facing the ire of Shiv Sena, today said he is overwhelmed by the love and support of Mumbaikars for My Name Is Khan.

"i thank u all for this...& now truly know the meaning of being humbled.lov u all so much (sic)," tweeted Khan.

The 44-year-old actor is facing the ire of Shiv Sena after he refused to apologise for his remarks supporting the inclusion of Pakistani players in IPL.

The Sena had threatened to stall the release of his movie in Mumbai today but theatre owners defied the ban to go ahead with the screening amid tight security.

Khan, who will return to Mumbai from Berlin tomorrow, said he was "overwhelmed" by the public response to the movie.

"i am humbled by this show of love & kindness. so don't know wot else to say. overwhelmed & promise will make india proud with my hard work. yipppeee !!!! i love u very very very very much. thank u thank u thank u," Khan tweeted.

"i realise today...i am just a film hero...u all in the theatres r the real deal. god feel so loved & humbled. hats off to all heroes," the actor added.

Khan plays Rizwan Khan, a man suffering from Asperger's Syndrome, who is mistaken for a terrorist in post 9/11 America and undertakes a long journey across the US to prove his innocence to the love of his life, played by Kajol.