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Aruna may not have met Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan in real life, but rest assured, her love wasn't unrequited.

Last week, Aruna's well wishers rallied on Twitter, using the hashtag #SRKMeetsAruna to catch SRK's attention and make their favourite social media-savvy senior citizen's dying wish come true.

Aruna, who died Tuesday after battling with cancer for over six years, had expressed on Twitter how Shah Rukh Khan was a source of strength for her and kept her smiling through the tough times.

Aruna's picture with her charming smile very quickly won over hearts. And though her wish to meet SRK before she dies couldn't come true, the King of Bollywood (and Hearts!!!) made sure to return the love in a personalised video message.

In his heartwarming message, SRK thanks Aruna for all the love, care and thoughts she carried for him, and admired her courage in her battle against cancer.

"You are a very, very strong lady Aruna. Mujhe maloom hai (I know), with the gusto and the will that you have, and the happiness you have spread around you, I can tell you have the strength to fight this illness," he said.

SRK also promised to perform on Aruna's favourite song once she is better as at that time, she was in a state when meeting her was not advised.

"We are all praying for you," he said, adding that he would like to speak to Aruna over the phone if the doctors allow, so "I can pray directly to you, see you smile and smile back at you," he said.

"Inshallah, with our prayers and your strengths, you will get better very, very soon," he added.

After her demise, SRK tweeted a personalised message addressing Aruna's children, offering them heartfelt condolences and reassuring them that Aruna may have left earth but she is still around, looking upon them from heaven.

Aruna and her jolly smile will sorely be missed.