Shah Rukh Khan - Age Biography Movies Career Struggle Family

Discover more about Shah Rukh Khan's movies, daughter, age, and more in this article. Also, learn about personal details like Shah Rukh Khan's height and net worth.

Biography

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is a Hindi-language film actor, producer, and television personality from India. He has starred in more than 90 films and received numerous honours including 14 Filmfare Awards.

Along with the King of Bollywood, King Khan, and the Baadshah of Bollywood, he is also known as the King of Romance. Shah Rukh Khan's movies like Yes Boss (1997), Pardes (1997), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), solidified his reputation as the King of Romance.

He has received the Padma Shri honour from the Indian government, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and the Legion of Honor from the French government. Khan has a significant fan base throughout India and Asia. He is one of the most successful actors in terms of fan size and income.

Shah Rukh Khan's age was 23 when he made his TV debut with the Indian Hindi TV series Fauji in 1989. Later, he made appearances in a number of television shows to launch his career.

With Deewana, he made his Bollywood debut in 1992. Early in his career, Khan gained recognition for playing film villains. As of 2015, Khan serves as co-chairman of the film production business Red Chillies Entertainment and its affiliates. He is also a co-owner of the cricket teams Kolkata Knight Riders of the Indian Premier League and Trinbago Knight Riders of the Caribbean Premier League. He frequently hosts television shows and performs on stage.

Because of his numerous endorsement deals and business endeavours, the media frequently refers to him as Brand SRK. Through his charitable work, Khan has helped with health care and disaster assistance.

Shah Rukh Khan's Age

Born on November 2, 1965, SRK's age is 58 as of 2024. His Zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Height

Shah Rukh Khan's height is 5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimeters (1.7m).

Family and Childhood

SRK was born into a Muslim family. Shah Rukh Khan's parents, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan and Lateef Fatima Khan lived in New Delhi. His maternal grandfather Iftikhar Ahmed worked as the port's chief engineer at Mangalore throughout the first five years of his childhood.

Mir Taj Mohammed Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's father was a Peshawar-based activist for Indian independence who worked with the Khudai Khidmatgar a nonviolent resistance group headed by Abdul Ghaffar Khan (also known as Bacha Khan or the Frontier Gandhi) that fought for a united and independent India.

Abdul Ghaffar Khan's devotee Mir belonged to the Indian National Congress. Khan's paternal family was still residing in Peshawar's Qissa Khwani Bazaar's Shah Wali Qataal neighbourhood as of 2010.

After India was divided in 1947 Mir relocated to New Delhi. Lateef Fatima Khan's mother was the granddaughter of a top government engineer. In 1959 his parents tied the knot. On Twitter Khan identified himself as half Pathan (father) half Hyderabadi (mother) and some Kashmiri (grandmother).

SRK claims that the his family were from Afghanistan with his paternal grandfather Mir Jan Muhammad Khan. Contrary to the assertion that his grandfather was from Afghanistan his paternal cousins in Peshawar assert that the family speaks Hindko and is from Kashmir.

Shah Rukh Khan was raised in New Delhi's Rajendra Nagar neighbourhood. The family was middle class and lived in rented apartments. His father operated a number of businesses including a restaurant. Even before they could witness him reaching the heights of stardom the star's parents passed away when he was still a very young child. His mother passed away in 1991 due to complications from diabetes while his father passed away from cancer in 1981.

Shahnaz Lalarukh his older sister who was born in 1960 developed depression following the passing of their parents and Khan was tasked with taking care of her. Shehnaz is the only sister SRK. She lives with the actor's family and is six years older than him.

Education, School, College, and Qualification

Khan attended St. Columba's School in the heart of Delhi where he excelled academically and in sports like hockey and football winning the Sword of Honour the school's highest honour. Khan initially wanted to pursue a career in sports but he was unable to do so due to a shoulder injury he sustained in his early years.

Instead, he played theatre roles in his childhood and won accolades for his Bollywood impersonations among which his favourite actors were Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Mumtaz.

Amrita Singh a Bollywood actress was one of his childhood pals and a fellow actor. Khan studied economics from 1985 to 1988 at Hansraj College although he spent most of his time at Delhi's Theatre Action Group (TAG) where he trained in acting under Barry John, a prominent theatre director and acting coach.

After Hansraj, he enrolled in Jamia Millia Islamia's master's program in mass communication but quit to focus on his acting career. He also went to Delhi's National School of Drama when he was just starting out in Bollywood. 

Shah Rukh Khan's Wife - Gauri Khan

It's appropriate that the real-life love tale of Bollywood's king of romance Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri was no less than a lavish Yash Chopra production. At a party hosted by a mutual acquaintance in 1984, the enduring pair first connected.

He first didn't ask Gauri to dance when he saw her dancing with another man. Shah Rukh Khan's age was 18 when he fell in love with Gauri Khan. She was 14 years old at the time.

The actor once admitted that they had their first date in a Delhi nightclub. Their first date lasted only five minutes and the two ordered cold drinks.

Shah Rukh Khan had to have three of these encounters before he was willing to ask for her phone number. It's interesting to note that Shah Rukh Khan's wife, Gauri Khan, is his first and last girlfriend.

He once admitted that during their romance they only had access to their landline phone numbers for communication. Because Gauri's brother would frequently answer the phone Shah Rukh Khan would speak in a girl's voice anytime he wanted to call Gauri.

Gauri's last name was Chibber and she comes from a Punjabi family with military history. Her family initially opposed the two when they told their families about their love. The actor allegedly pretended to be a Hindu for five years in an effort to persuade them. Gauri wasn't really enthusiastic about Shah Rukh Khan's acting career.

She once left without telling Shah Rukh she was going to Mumbai following a quarrel. The actor followed her and the couple later reconciled close to the Mumbai shore. The following event was a notable wedding on October 25, 1991. The marriage took place a long time before SRK rose to fame as a great Bollywood performer. According to reports the actor leased a suit for his wedding from Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman's set.

Gauri had provided Shahrukh with unwavering support and the two are currently co-presidents of Red Chillies Entertainment SRK's production and distribution company.

Shah Rukh Khan's Daughter

Shahrukh and Gauri's second child Suhana Khan was born on May 22, 2000. She tends to be media shy. The young girl is more into dancing and athletics.

After completing her high school education at Ardingly College, she went on to study at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in New York City.

Shah Rukh Khan's daughter, Suhana made her film debut with Zoya Akhtar's 2023 musical-comedy The Archies. She played Veronica 'Ronnie' Lodge, a character based on Veronica Cecilia Lodge, an important character in the Archie Comics universe.

Shah Rukh Khan's Sons

Aryan Khan

Aryan was born on November 13, 1997. The eldest son of Shahrukh and Gauri Khan made his acting debut in the hit film directed by Karan Johar and starring his father Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.

He is drawn to Taekwondo. Aryan Khan attended Sevenoaks School in London. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree. He is an aspiring director and working on his first film.

Abram Khan

Abram was born as SRK and Gauri Khan's third child via surrogacy. Abram Khan the couple's youngest son was born prematurely and spent a lot of time in the hospital. The toddler appears in the credits for SRK's 2014 film Happy New Year alongside his father. Shah Rukh tries to keep the toddler as far away from the spotlight as he can in contrast to his older children.

Was Shah Rukh Khan's daughter in the Archies film?

Suhana Khan was in the Indian film adaptation of The Archies. The film, led by a cast including Suhana and other star kids such as Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda, transfers the beloved Archie Comics characters into a new setting

Shah Rukh Khan's Affair

Juhi Chawla

Together Shah Rukh and Juhi Chawla appeared in more than ten films including Darr, Yes Boss, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Raam Jaane, Duplicate, Paheli, and Bhootnath among others.

The audience adored their chemistry. Long ago there were rumors that Juhi and Shah Rukh were dating but Juhi recently stated in an interview that they are simply good friends.

Priyanka Chopra

SRK and Priyanka Chopra finally get along while filming Don 2. She started getting Shahrukh's recommendations for casting her in the movies. To attend house parties in Mannat, Shahrukh called Priyanka.

She spent a lot of time with Gauri at the party. With this new closeness, everyone including Karan Johar was perplexed. Gauri however didn't consider it seriously.

PeeCee began to frequently visit Mannat along with hosting concerts together going to film festivals and even making evident attempts to secure commercial endorsements for themselves as a couple.

The love story between SRK and PeeCee was discussed in the media and in B-town. However when this true love tale came to an end they both denied everything.

Since his relationship with Priyanka had become widely known they appeared to enjoy each other's company frequently, attending events together and also admitted their feelings for one another in interviews. Rumours reached an extraordinary level that made them exceedingly challenging to trust.

There were rumours that his relationship with Gauri was about to end that Priyanka had stopped going out with him that SRK had spent millions of rupees on a new apartment for her and other things. The biggest rumor around was that they secretly wed although it is unverified.

Back then both of them were well-known celebrities who enjoyed great success. Everyone talked about them making it nearly difficult to hide any of them. In one of the episodes of Koffee with Karan, Priyanka took the read between the lines to approach giving every indication that a significant incident had occurred between the two and that they were no longer speaking.

Career

Often referred to as the world's most formidable superstar and aptly named the 'King of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan holds a unique and unparalleled position in the film industry.

He is a shining beacon of talent and perseverance defying the odds as an outsider in the predominantly dynastic Bollywood to rise to the epitome of stardom.

His innate talent charismatic energy and relentless commitment propelled him to redefine Bollywood and scale unprecedented heights of fame and recognition.

Over the years Shah Rukh Khan's extraordinary acting skills have been showcased in over ninety films a testament to his versatility as a performer. His blockbuster films have contributed immensely to his staggering box office success solidifying his place as one of the leading actors in the Indian film industry.

Possessing an incomparable charm and screen presence Shah Rukh Khan has established a monumental fanbase not only across India but also across the whole world. Despite the passage of time his magnetism and appeal have not faded but seem to grow underlining his continuing impact as one of the most iconic figures of contemporary cinema.

Shah Rukh Khan's Debut

Shah Rukh Khan's initial acting debut was in Lekh Tandon's TV series Dil Dariya but due to production delays, he debuted with the 1989 series Fauji directed by Raj Kumar Kapoor. In Fauji he played the lead role of Abhimanyu Rai a portrayal of army cadets' training. Khan later appeared in the TV series Circus (1989-90) and the miniseries Idiot (1992).

He also acted in Umeed (1989), Wagle Ki Duniya (1988-90), and the English film In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989). Critics compared his acting style to Dilip Kumar but Khan initially hesitated in pursuing a film career.

In April 1991 Khan changed his mind and entered the film industry as a way to cope with his mother's death. His first film offer was for Hema Malini's Dil Aashna Hai.

But Shah Rukh Khan's movie debut was in Deewana (1992) alongside Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. The film was a box office hit earning Khan a Filmfare Best Male Debut Award. In 1992 he appeared in Chamatkar Dil Aashna Hai and the comedy Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman featuring actress Juhi Chawla. Khan was praised for his energetic and enthusiastic acting bringing a fresh approach to the screen.

Antagonist/Villain

In 1993 Shah Rukh Khan gained notable acclaim for his villainous roles in the hits Baazigar and Darr. His surprising portrayal of a murderer in Baazigar won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor while his performance in Darr marked the beginning of his numerous collaborations with filmmaker Yash Chopra and his company Yash Raj Films. For Darr, he was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.

Despite a minor controversy involving explicit scenes in Maya Memsaab Khan quickly became a beloved figure in Bollywood. By 1994 he had not only played an endearing musician in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa for which he won a critics' award but also won another Filmfare Best Villain Award for Anjaam playing alongside Madhuri Dixit.

This tendency to choose unconventional often antagonist roles solidified his status in the industry ultimately leading to him being hailed as the new face of Bollywood.

King of Romance

In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan starred in seven films the most notable of which were the melodramatic thriller Karan Arjun co-starring Salman Khan and Kajol and the romantic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge again featured Kajol. The latter cast him as a young Non-resident Indian in love solidifying him as a "romantic hero".

It was the highest-grossing film of the year and is the longest-running film in Indian cinema even showing in a Mumbai theatre for over 1000 weeks in 2015. It also won Khan his second Best Actor Filmfare Award.

Despite a dip in success in 1996, Khan rebounded in 1997. His films included the romantic comedy Yes Boss which earned him a Filmfare Best Actor nomination the social drama Pardes and the musical romance Dil To Pagal Hai. The latter film won him his third Best Actor Award at Filmfare.

In 1998 Khan’s acting roles included a double role in the action comedy Duplicate and a role as a radio correspondent in the thriller Dil Se. He concluded the year by portraying a college student as a part of a love triangle in the massively popular film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which won him his second consecutive Best Actor award at Filmfare.

This phase of Khan's career saw him portraying mainly romantic roles alongside participating in a series of comedic and family dramas endearing him to numerous fans. This was further established by his professional associations with major filmmakers like Yash Chopra Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar. Interestingly Khan was recognized as a romantic leading man despite never kissing his co-stars until 2012.

Career Uncertainties

In 1999 Khan's sole release was 'Baadshah ' co-starring Twinkle Khanna. The film didn't fare well at the box office but led to a Filmfare Award nomination for Khan in the Best Performance in a Comic Role category.

The same year Khan ventured into production with the formation of a company named Dreamz Unlimited a collaboration with actress Juhi Chawla and director Aziz Mirza. Their first production 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' (2000) fared poorly commercially while Khan's role in Kamal Haasan's bilingual film 'Hey Ram' marked his Tamil cinema debut.

In 2001 Khan took on the title role in the historical epic 'Aśoka' from his production company Dreamz Unlimited.

The film received a positive response at the Venice Film Festival and the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival but it wasn't a hit in India. That year Khan also suffered a spinal injury while filming an action sequence which led to a prolonged period of pain and eventually surgery in early 2003 forcing him to reduce his film roles.

Despite the injury, Khan had several notable successes during this period. He starred in Aditya Chopra's 'Mohabbatein' (2000) and Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' (2001) both of which gained public appreciation and earned him a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. In 2002 Khan took on the title role in the extravagant film 'Devdas ' which was the most expensive Bollywood film at the time but turned out to be a box office hit.

The film won numerous awards including a Best Actor Filmfare award for Khan and a BAFTA for Best Film Not in the English Language. In 2003 his role in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho ' a comedy-drama set in New York City was met with critical acclaim. However, differences arose between Khan and his business partners at Dreamz Unlimited over casting decisions which led to the dissolution of the partnership.

Return To Romance

In 2004 renowned actor Shah Rukh Khan went through a significant period rebranding his company Dreamz Unlimited to Red Chillies Entertainment with his wife Gauri as a producer. His first production was Farah Khan's debut film 'Main Hoon Na' offering a different portrayal of Pakistan from the usual narratives.

During the same year Khan appeared in the romance film 'Veer-Zaara' and the social drama 'Swades'. 'Veer-Zaara' topped the box office during that year in India. 'Swades' broke ground by being the first Indian film shot within a NASA research centre. Khan won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in 'Swades'.

Following this Khan's performances in 'Paheli' (2005) and 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' (2006) stood out. 'Paheli' was India's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards. 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' saw high success downtown due to Khan's portrayal of a man tangled in a strained marital relationship.

In 2007 Khan received accolades for his role in 'Chak De! India' where he played a former hockey player turned Indian women's national team coach. This performance won him another Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He also starred in 'Om Shanti Om' narrating his character's transformation from a 1970s side actor to a 2000s superstar.

Khan's last film for the decade was 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' (2008) where he played a reserved man who creates a lively alter-ego to charm his wife. In the same year, Khan suffered a shoulder injury which required surgery in 2009. Despite his issue, he managed a cameo in 'Billu' (2009) playing a version of himself. Throughout these years Khan reflected on his successful career recognizing the expectations that came along with his stardom. Despite the fame, he remained dedicated to his acting craft and maintained a humble attitude.

Action and Comedy

After turning down a role in 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008) Shah Rukh Khan embarked on the production of 'My Name Is Khan' (2010) another collaborative project with director Karan Johar. In the film, Khan played Rizwan Khan who has Asperger's syndrome and sets out on a journey through America. Khan's deep dive into understanding the syndrome led to critical acclaim.

The film did extremely well internationally and earned him his eighth Filmfare Award for Best Actor matching the record with actor Dilip Kumar. In 2011 Khan appeared in the superhero film 'Ra.One' alongside Arjun Rampal and Kareena Kapoor. Despite mixed reviews 'Ra.One' was a financial success. The same year he worked on 'Don 2 ' a sequel to 'Don' (2006) impressing critics with his performance and commitment to performing his own stunts. In 2012 Khan acted in 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan ' the final film of Yash Chopra.

The film was appreciated internationally and Khan's performance was praised although his on-screen kiss with Katrina Kaif was deemed awkward. Khan then starred in Rohit Shetty's 'Chennai Express' in 2013 which attracted some criticism for apparent cultural insensitivity. Despite this, it became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films at the time. That year Khan requested for his female co-stars' names to appear before his own in the credits attributing his success to the women in his life.

In 2014 Khan starred in 'Happy New Year' an ensemble action comedy that achieved significant commercial success even though his character received some criticism.

Latest Works

Khan starred in Rohit Shetty's action-comedy Dilwale (2015) alongside Kajol Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The film received mixed reviews but was financially successful. In 2016 he played dual roles in Maneesh Sharma's action thriller Fan earning mixed reviews. The film underperformed at the box office facing criticism for straying too far from mainstream expectations. Later that year Khan appeared as a supporting character in Gauri Shinde's coming-of-age film Dear Zindagi.

Khan appeared as the lead in several films in 2017 and 2018 including Raees Jab Harry Met Sejal and Zero. While his performances were praised some of these films failed to perform well at the box office impacting his stardom. After a four-year break following the release of Zero partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Khan attempted a career comeback with the action thriller Pathaan (2023).

The movie broke box office records and marked the highest-grossing film of Khan's career. The same year Khan starred in Atlee's Jawan and played father and son doppelgängers. Jawan set further opening weekend records for a Hindi film. In his third release of 2023 Khan starred in Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki a social drama about illegal immigration.

Shah Rukh Khan's Movies

Deewana (1992)

Shah Rukh Khan's debut movie is Deewana. Kajal a newlywed is widowed when her husband Ravi is killed by his enemies. She relocates to another city and marries Raja but her life is turned upside down when Ravi returns from the dead.

Kajal is a lovely and talented young lady who enjoys singing and dancing and enjoys going to shows. She meets Ravi a popular singer at one of the shows she attends and they fall head over heels in love and marry soon after. 

Kajal moves to Ravi's parental mansion and is welcomed as a bride. But her marriage quickly falls apart when Ravi's scheming cousin and uncle murder him. Unable to bear the shock Kajal relocates to another city where she meets the wealthy and carefree Raja Sahai who proposes marriage to her but she refuses preferring to live as Ravi's widow but fate has other plans for her.

Anti Hero in Baazigar and Darr (1993)

When it came to his 1993 films Khan was most well-liked for playing villains in two blockbuster roles: a murderer in Baazigar and an obsessive lover in Darr.

Khan's performance as an ambiguous assassin who kills his girlfriend in Baazigar stunned Indian fans by breaking a traditional Bollywood rule. The character was referred to as the quintessential anti-hero by Sonal Khullar in The Cambridge Companion to Modern Indian Culture. 

Khan got his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his work in Baazigar the first of many roles he would share with the actress Kajol.

Khan defied the idea of the traditional hero in both these films and developed his own version of the revisionist hero according to the Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema which was published in 2003. 

Dilwale Dulahaniya Le Jaayenge (1995)

Karan Arjun a melodramatic thriller directed by Rakesh Roshan was the first of Khan's seven films to feature him in 1995. It grew to be the second-highest-grossing movie of the year in India with co-stars Salman Khan and Kajol.

Aditya Chopra's romantic comedy Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in which he portrayed a young Non-Resident Indian (NRI) who falls in love with Kajol's character while travelling around Europe was his most notable release that year.

Shah Rukh Khan was reluctant to play a lover at first but this movie is credited with making him a romantic hero. It was praised by the audience and critics alike becoming the year's highest-grossing production in India and internationally.

It was praised by the public and critics alike becoming the year's highest-grossing production in India and internationally. Box Office India called it an all-time blockbuster with an estimated lifetime gross of 2 billion (US$61.68 million) globally. 

The Maratha Mandir Theatre in Mumbai continues to screen it after more than 1000 weeks making it the longest-running movie in Indian cinema history as of early 2015. Ten Filmfare Awards were given to the movie including Khan's second Best Actor Award. Khan offers a terrific performance reimagining the lover of the 1990s with amazing panache the director and critic Raja Sen stated. Although flippant and cold he is sincere enough to engage the audience. 

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

SRK played a college student in Karan Johar's love triangle drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which also starred Kajol and Rani Mukerji. The movie has been dubbed the blockbuster of the 1990s by the author Anjana Motihar Chandra as a pot-pourri of romance comedy and pleasure. Khan received the Best Actor prize at the Filmfare Awards event for the second year in a row despite the fact that he and some critics thought Kajol's performance had eclipsed his own. 

Anupama Chopra an author claims that Khan became known as an icon of romance in India as a result of the parts he played during this phase of his career as well as the subsequent run of romantic comedies and family dramas. He continued to work closely with Yash Chopra Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar who helped shape his persona and turn him into a star. Khan developed a reputation as a romantic leading man without ever really kissing any of his co-stars though he did break this norm in 2012 at Yash Chopra's adamant insistence.

Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

The romantic comedy-drama Kal Ho Naa Ho was released in 2003 in Hindi and was written by Karan Johar with dialogue by Niranjan Iyengar. It was directed by Nikhil Advani and produced by Yash Johar. With Sushma Seth, Reema Lagoo, Lillete Dubey, and Delnaaz Irani playing supporting parts the movie stars Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta.

In Kal Ho Naa Ho, Aman Mathur (Shah Rukh Khan) falls in love with Naina Catherine Kapur (Preity Zinta) but is unable to confess his feelings to her. This leads to a scheme to match Naina up with her closest friend Rohit Patel (Saif Ali Khan).

A Story of a Lifetime... In a Heartbeat was the promotional slogan for the 27 November 2003 release of Kal Ho Naa Ho. The movie was well-received by critics and was financially successful; it made 860.9 million rupees ($18.8 million) making it the highest-grossing Indian movie of the year. 

Through homosocial bonding, the movie examines non-resident Indians' inter-caste marriage and homosexuality. Six Producers Guild Film Awards three Screen Awards two Zee Cine Awards eight Filmfare Awards thirteen International Indian Film Academy Awards two National Film Awards and two were given to it in 2004.

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Veer Zara (2004)

It was perceived by some reviewers as a deliberate effort to depart from the usual portrayal of Pakistan as a continuous villain.

It is a fictionalized version of India-Pakistan ties. Then in Yash Chopra's love story, Veer-Zaara premiered at the 55th Berlin Film Festival and received positive reviews.

Shah Rukh Khan portrayed an Indian Air Force fighter who developed feelings for a Pakistani woman (Preity Zinta).

With a global gross of almost 940 million (US$20.74 million), it was the best-grossing Indian movie of 2004 and Main Hoon Na came in second with 680 million (US$15.01 million).

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006)

In the musical romantic drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) which tells the tale of two unhappy married people in New York City who start extramarital affairs he later worked with Karan Johar for the third time.

Amitabh Bachchan Preity Zinta Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Kirron Kher were among the ensemble cast members of the movie which also starred Rani Mukerji and Kirron Kher.

The movie became India's highest-grossing film outside of its home country after grossing more than 1.13 billion (US$25.62 million) globally.

Khan received Best Actor nods for both Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and the action movie Don a remake of the 1978 film of the same name despite the fact that his portrayal of the title character in Don was disparaged in favor of Amitabh Bachchan in the 1978 original.

Om Shanti Om (2007)

PlayIn Farah Khan's reincarnation melodrama, Om Shanti O,m Khan played a 1970s junior artist who was reborn as a 2000s superstar opposite Arjun Rampal, Deepika Padukone, and Shreyas Talpade.

The movie ended up becoming the most successful Indian movie of 2007 both at home and internationally.

Shah Rukh Khan received his second nomination for Best Actor at Filmfare for Om Shanti Om. The enterprise belongs to Shah Rukh Khan who tackles comedy high drama and action with his hallmark style of spontaneous and intuitively brilliant Khalid Mohammed of the Hindustan Times observed.

My Name Is Khan (2010)

After declining the part in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire (2008) that ultimately went to Anil Kapoor, Khan started filming My Name Is Khan (2010) his fourth project with director Karan Johar and his sixth with Kajol. The movie is based on a true tale and depicts the perspectives of Islam following the 9/11 tragedy.

Film scholar Stephen Teo views Khan's portrayal of Rizwan Khan a Muslim with moderate Asperger syndrome who travels throughout America in search of meeting the president as a figure of aggressive rasa ideals and another instance of Khan embodying NRI identity in global Bollywood. Khan spent months researching his story to give a fair representation of a sufferer without demeaning him.

Khan spent months researching his part by reading books watching films and speaking with others who had the ailment in order to give an authentic representation of a patient without being disparaging. My Name is Khan earned Khan his eighth Filmfare Award for Best Actor tying him with actor Dilip Kumar for the most victories in the category.

After its release, the movie went on to become one of the biggest-grossing Bollywood films ever outside of India. Khan's portrayal of the Asperger's patient was described by Variety's Jay Weissberg as having averted eyes bouncy movements stuttered repetitions of memorized texts and he thought it was a standout performance sure to get the Autism Society's gold mark of approval.

Chennai Express (2013)

In 2013 Khan played the lead role in Rohit Shetty's action comedy Chennai Express for Red Chillies Entertainment. The movie received mixed reviews from critics and received some criticism for what some felt was a slight against South Indian culture despite Rajinikanth being a prominent figure in Tamil cinema.

The Times of India claimed that Khan had sought a new arrangement with the names of his lead female co-stars appearing before his own in the credits on March 7 2013-the day before International Women's Day. He stated that the women in his life including his on-screen partners were the key to his success.

Raees (2017)

Khan played the anti-hero of a Gujarati bootlegger turned gangster in the 1980s in Rahul Dholakia's action-crime movie Raees (2017).

Khan's performance was described as inconsistent intense and power-packed at times but often slipping out of character into his regular mix of stock mannerisms by Pratim D. Gupta of The Telegraph in a typically mixed assessment.

The movie was a small commercial success grossing roughly 3.08 billion (US$47.3 million) globally. The core story of Raees describes ACP Majmudar deciding to beat Raees Alam a bootlegger and his company are under threat. Raees has to get past these challenges if he wants to live and keep his business functioning.

Zero (2018)

The romantic comedy-drama movie Zero which was released in India in 2018 was written by Himanshu Sharma directed by Aanand L. Rai and made by Colour Yellow Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment. featuring Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, and Shah Rukh Khan in key roles.

The protagonist of Zero is Bauua Singh (Shah Rukh Khan) a short man from Meerut who after having trouble finding a spouse befriends Aafia Bhinder a scientist at the NSAR (a made-up space research agency).

Bhinder has cerebral palsy. Before this love triangle leads them to distant locations and sends Bauua on a quest to find his real love and fulfillment in a life lived to the fullest however movie star Babita also becomes close with him testing his initial connection.

The following time Shah Rukh Khan worked with Sharma and Katrina Kaif in the 2018 romance movie Zero directed by Aanand L Rai. Shah Rukh played Bauua Singh a dwarf caught up in a love triangle. Mixed reviews for the movie were given however Khan's performance got appreciation.

Raja Sen in a piece for Hindustan Times praised his dominating performance and tremendous energy and Anna M. M. Vetticad in a piece for Firstpost praised him for being an excellent fit for the part because it allowed his naturally energetic personality comic timing and charm to take flight. It did poorly on the market. A Box Office India report claims that Khan's stardom was harmed by the commercial failure of his films.

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Brahmāstra (2022)

PlayBrahmāstra: Part One – Shiva a 2022 Indian fantasy action-adventure film is written and directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by a team including Karan Johar Apoorva Mehta Namit Malhotra and Mukerji in his debut as a producer.

The film produced under the banners of Dharma Productions Starlight Pictures and Prime Focus is associated with Star Studios along with producers Ranbir Kapoor and Marijke DeSouza.

The film is the first instalment of a planned trilogy that is intended to be part of a broader cinematic universe known as the Astraverse. In June 2022 Mukerji confirmed that the film marks the beginning of a trilogy franchise within this Astraverse universe which revolves around a variety of mystical astras or weapons. In August 2022 it was confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan would make a cameo appearance in the film. His role is considered to be a spin-off from his character in the 2004 film Swades. 

Pathaan (2023)

PlayPathaan is a 2023 Indian action thriller film in Hindi. Directed by Siddharth Anand and scripted by Shridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala based on a story by Anand it is the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe. The film features Shah Rukh Khan in the leading role along with Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana.

In the film's plot, Khan portrays Pathaan an exiled RAW agent. Partnering with ISI agent Rubina Mohsin played by Padukone they both aim to foil the plans of Jim a rogue former RAW agent played by Abraham who intends to attack India with a deadly virus. Pathaan was released in theatres on 25 January 2023 deliberately timed for the Republic Day weekend. It received positive reviews from critics who appreciated its action sequences music and the performances of its cast.

The film went on to break multiple box office records for a Hindi film in India claiming titles such as the highest opening day highest single day highest opening weekend and highest opening week. Additionally, Pathaan became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time in India and set records in all significant overseas markets.

Jawan (2023)

PlayJawan meaning 'Soldier' is a 2023 Indian action thriller in Hindi. The film marks Atlee's directorial debut in Bollywood and is co-written by him. Red Chillies Entertainment under the management of Shah Rukh Khan's wife, Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma has produced the film.

Starring Shah Rukh Khan the movie features him in a double role as both a father and his son who are identical in appearance. Together they aim to confront and combat corruption within society.

Originally planned for release on 2 June 2023 Jawan's debut was delayed due to the completion of post-production work. It was then screened in theatres on 7 September 2023 aligning with the festival of Janmashtami. The film was exhibited in several formats including standard IMAX 4DX and other premium formats.

Jawan was met with critical acclaim for its brilliant performances dynamic screenwriting thrilling action sequences and mesmerizing musical score. It broke several box-office opening records for a Hindi film marking yet another successful venture in Shah Rukh Khan's illustrious filmography.

Dunki (2023)

Dunki is helmed by acclaimed director Rajkumar Hirani with superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the versatile Taapsee Pannu in lead roles.

The production of this promising cinematic venture is jointly handled by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan. The screenplay is a collaborative effort by Rajkumar Hirani Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon. It was released under the banners of Jio Studios Red Chillies Entertainment and Rajkumar Hirani Films.

With its stellar cast, proficient writing team, and accomplished producers, Dunki is a must-watch. The film captivates the audience with gripping storytelling and splendid visual presentation from start to end. The movie hit the theatres on the 21st of December 2023.

Tiger 3 (2023)

'Tiger 3' was released on 10 November 2023, right on time for the festival of Diwali. This directorial venture of Maneesh Sharma is a sequel to 'Tiger Zinda Hai' and the fifth film in the renowned YRF Spy Universe.

The dynamic duo Salman Khan playing the role of former RAW agent Avinash 'Tiger' Singh Rathore and Katrina Kaif as Zoya Humaimi-Rathore the ex-ISI agent reprised their roles in this action-packed thriller. Emraan Hashmi also joined the cast while Shah Rukh Khan made an exciting cameo as Pathaan.

The film has been produced by Aditya Chopra with Yash Raj Films providing the platform for its global release. Pritam has been enlisted for the movie's musical score. Shot between Mumbai and Delhi from March 2021 the film wrapped up in May 2023.

Upcoming

Tiger Vs Pathaan

Along with Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), Pathaan (2023) and Tiger 3 (2023), Tiger Vs Pathaan will be the next entry into the YRF Spy Universe.

After the release of Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, in which Salman Khan made a cameo as Tiger, Yash Raj Films announced Tiger Vs Pathaan, another film pairing SRK and Salman. The movie also stars Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, and Deepika Padukone.

Tiger Vs Pathaan is scheduled to begin filming in 2025 and is anticipated to hit theatres in 2026.

Filmography

Shah Rukh Khan's Movies in the 2020s

SRK's Movies in the 2010s

SRK's Movies in the 2000s

Shah Rukh Khan's Movies Before 2000s

Box Office Record-Breaker

Last year, Shah Rukh Khan had three releases: Jawan, Pathaan, and Dunki. SRK alone adds Rs 1,622 Crore to the 2023 Indian box office collection of Rs 12,226 crore.

With a Rs 734 Crore box office collection, Jawan was the highest-grossing movie of 2023. Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Jawan, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, Sunny Deol's Gadar 2, and Prabhas' Salaar are the top 5 Indian films of 2023.

Controversies

Mannat Bungalow Controversy

Reports state that BJP MP Poonam Mahajan has objected to the ramp near Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat mansion which is purportedly unlawfully built and has long been the subject of dispute. In a letter to the BMC Poonam requested that they remove the ramp in front of actor Shah Rukh Khan's Bandra mansion Mannat. Residents are said to have constantly protested to the BMC about the actor's encroachment on their route. They received assistance from Poonam who addressed a letter to the BMC.

Lata Mangeshkar Funeral Controversy

Shah Rukh Khan an actor has recently come under unwarranted criticism when a video of him saying prayers at Lata Mangeshkar's burial went viral online.

According to Islamic custom, the actor was observed lifting his hands in dua before blowing in the wind to ward off the evil eye. Most people praised the gesture as evidence of India's diversity but two lawmakers said the actor spat.

He briefly took off his mask and made a facial expression that some ignorant internet users mistook for spitting. The truth is that Shah Rukh Khan blew air after doing a dua which is something many Muslims do as a holy ritual.

SRK highlighted in the interview how students were required to write an essay on My Country at school. He believed it to be improper because we are Indian citizens and do not possess it.

Ownership does not imply that this is our India he remarked. We must do it for the sake of the nation. People who do not believe they are a part of India are referred to as anti-nationals or anti-social. Because my family has fought for my country I am sad. Reading about such events makes me feel even more depressed since it contradicts what my father once advised me to do: Keep this country free as I gave it to you.

Intolerance Controversy

Shah Rukh Khan became embroiled in a significant issue a few months ago as a result of his remark about severe intolerance in India during an event. Numerous rallies were held in response to the problem against the actor and his recently released movie Dilwale.

Although SRK initially defended his remark by claiming that it was misunderstood the actor chose a completely different path this time. Khan was once again questioned about the protests and anti-SRK efforts at the recent Fan trailer release event. The actor responded with a smile The only appeal I would make when watching Mumbai Indians' game against KKR is 'Out'... I won't engage in this. Freedom of expression includes the option to be silent as well.

Calling Ram Charan 'Idli'

At the pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Shah Rukh Khan called upon Telugu star Ram Charan to join him to dance on stage. The latter's makeup artist, Zeba Hassan, posted a story on Instagram where she stated that Shah Rukh Khan referred to him as 'idli' as he was calling him on stage. This did not go down well with netizens, who harshly condemmed him for using a derogatory term towards south Indians.

Net Worth

Shah Rukh Khan commonly referred to as The King of Bollywood is thought to have a $715 million USD net worth. In addition to acting in more than 80 Hindi films, he has also received numerous endorsements and won 14 Filmfare Awards. SRK is the richest Indian Bollywood star and one of the highest-paid performers in Indian cinema. As of 2022 Shah Rukh Khan's net worth will be $715 million (or Rs. 5580 crores).

Along with being a fantastic actor SRK excels as a theatrical performer a big television host and a social crusader. He is now the most successful actor in India and owns Red Chillies Entertainment and its affiliates as well as Dreamz Unlimited two production businesses. Along with Jay Mehta and Juhi Chawla, he is a co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The franchise representing Kolkata in the Twenty20 cricket competition Indian Premier League (IPL) was purchased by Khan in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta for US$75.09 million and the team was given the name Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). As of 2009, KKR was one of the richest teams in the IPL with a brand value of US$42.1 million.

King Khan enjoys living an opulent lifestyle hence the majority of his wealth is in the form of expensive homes and cars. Shah Rukh Khan's estimated net worth in 2022 will be Rs. 5580 crores ($715 million). SRK will make $22 million a year. He bills 40 to 50 crore for each Indian film. Shah Rukh Khan is very fond of living a luxurious lifestyle and for that reason, he owns a six-story mansion called Mannat in Mumbai's Bandra neighbourhood.

His enormous fortune also includes a number of luxury cars and real estate in Mumbai Dubai and London as well as numerous real estate investments. It is among India's top tourist destinations. One of the nicest housewarming gifts in India is Mannat. It has a 200 crores market worth roughly.

Shah Rukh utilizes the newest technology and is constantly modernizing. He frequently sees himself holding the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 Smartphone. Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai-based motorsports league the i1 Super Series contributes significantly to his wealth.

He has made a name for himself as one of India's most bankable celebrities and has also shown himself to be a tremendous humanitarian. Regular donations to charities and people are part of Shah Rukh Khan's humanistic touch, especially in the case of AIDS and cancer sufferers. One of India's most kind-hearted actors is Shah Rukh.

House

A notable landmark in Mumbai is Mannat, Shah Rukh Khan's house. Situated on Bandstand in the affluent suburb of Bandra in Mumbai, this sea-facing property often has fans gathered outside, hoping to get a glimpse of SRK. It stands as a symbol of prestige, showing people what is possible to acquire through hard work and dedication.

The six story house is beautifully designed. Gauri Khan has used her interior design skills to make the home incredibly aesthetic. It is a luxurious accomodation, with walk-in closets, sculptures, velvet couches and a home theater.

Awards Won by Shah Rukh Khan

• International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for IIFA Digital Award of the year 2013
• Zee Cine Awards for International Icon Award Male - 2013
• Zee Cine Awards for Best Marketed Film - Ra.One- 2012
• Zee Cine Awards for Best Use of Media - Ra.One- 2012
• Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor (Jury) - Don 2 - 2012
• Apsara Award for Hindustan Times Readers Choice Award For Best Entertainer Male - 2012
• Apsara Award for Hindustan Times Reader’s Choice 
• Stardust Award for Star Of The Year – Male - Happy New Year 2015
• Stardust Award for Best Actor – Thriller / Action - Happy New Year 2015
• Stardust Award for Film Of The Year - Happy New Year 2015
• Stardust Award for Best Actor (Editor’s choice) - Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2013
• Screen Award for Best Actor (Popular Choice Male) 
• Screen Award for Best Actor Popular Choice (Male) - My Name Is Khan 2011
• Filmfare Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role – Male - My Name Is Khan 2011
• Zee Cine Award for Special Honour for Contribution to Cinema and TV over the Last 25 Years 
• 2009- Honourary Doctorate - By University of Bedfordshire
• 2015- Honourary Doctorate - By University of Edinburgh
• 2019- Honourary Doctorate - By University of Law

Interesting Facts about Shah Rukh Khan

• Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are two superstars get along like Tom and Jerry. They occasionally disagree with one another and other times they can't help but compliment one another. To everyone's surprise after winning the Zee Cine Prize for Best Actor in 1998 Shah Rukh Khan summoned Salman Khan on stage gave him the award and asked him to do a thank-you speech.
• Shah Rukh Khan was originally cast as Munna Bhai in Munnabhai MBBS. However, Mr Khan injured his back and had to have major surgery. There was a large backlog of commitments which meant it would be two years before he could dedicate his time to Munnabhai MBBS. Since a lot of money had already been invested in production, Rajkumar Hirani told him that it would be better for him to pass on the role and they would definitely do another movie in the future. It would be nearly two decades, but the two of them made this happen with Dunki.
• Both of SRK's automobiles have the number 555 on them and all of his staff members have the same number saved to their devices.
• One of the most-sage and informed actors in the business Shah Rukh Khan is the only actor in Bollywood to have obtained three foreign doctorates from three universities. 
• He is more wealthy than Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, and Adam Sandler and has frequently been listed as one of the top five richest actors in the world. He is actually the second-richest star in the entire globe. His estimated net worth is $760 Million (₹6327 Crore).
• He most likely oversees the brigade for the B-cigarette town. He only has one bad habit dubbed the deadliest and that's it. He has received multiple fines for smoking in public. In certain cases, he has admitted to smoking 100 cigarettes each day.
• A cake made by a fan of SRK and Deepika for the biggest cake competition in the world. The world's largest cake competition Cake International Birmingham featured the cake on display. The cake was created by Tina Scott Parashar who took a month to construct it.
• In recognition of his commitment to children's education, he received the UNESCO Pyramide con Marni Award in 2011 and the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award in 2018. He frequently appears on lists of the most significant figures in Indian culture and Newsweek included him among the world's fifty most powerful people in 2008.
• In 2011 Steven Zeitchik of the Los Angeles Times referred to him as the largest movie star you've ever heard of...perhaps the world's biggest movie star period and other international media outlets have also referred to him as the biggest movie star in the world.
• Shah Rukh Khan is more well-known than Tom Cruise with 3.2 billion people throughout the world knowing him. Khan is one of India's wealthiest celebrities topping the Celebrity 100 list of Forbes India in 2012 2013 and 2015.
• Khan received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award in 2018 in recognition of his work in promoting women's and children's rights in India. Khan proposed a number of actions in April 2020 to assist the governments of India Maharashtra West Bengal and Delhi in containing the COVID-19 epidemic. 
• Shah Rukh also promised assistance measures for the thousands of disadvantaged individuals and daily wage workers affected by the lockdown. He offered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation the use of his four-story home office as a coronavirus quarantine facility

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