Shah Rukh Khan: The King of Bollywood – Biography, Career Highlights, and Achievements
Name: Shah Rukh Khan
Date of Birth: November 2, 1965
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Father’s Name: Meer Taj Muhammad Khan
Mother’s Name: Lateef Fatima Khan
Personal Life: Shah Rukh Khan married Gauri Chibber in 1991
Occupation: Actor, Film Producer, Television Host
Children:
- Aryan Khan
- Suhana Khan
- AbRam Khan
Nickname: SRK, King Khan, Baadshah of Bollywood
SRK’s Early Life :
Shah Rukh Khan was born in New Delhi .in house of Meer Taj Muhammad Khan and Lateef Fatima. He attended St. Columba’s School in Delhi, where SRK was an extraordinary student and athlete. He later attended Hansraj College for his Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia University.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Career:
Shah Rukh Khan started his career on TV with shows like “Fauji” and “Circus.” He acted in his first Bollywood movie, “Deewana,” in 1992. SRK became famous for his roles in many hit movies like
1- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
2- Dil Se
3-My Name Is Khan
4- Chennai Express.
Shah Rukh Khan is known for being able to play many different characters, from love stories to more serious and tricky roles.
Achievements
Awards:
Filmfare Awards :
Best Actor:
- Baazigar (1994)
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1996)
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1998)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999)
- Devdas (2003)
- Swades (2005)
- Chak De! India (2008)
- My Name Is Khan (2011)
- Best Male Debut: Deewana (1993)
Critics Award for Best Actor - Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1995)
- Mohabbatein (2001)
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
Best Actor
- Devdas (2003)
- Veer-Zaara(2005)
- Chak De! India (2008)
- My Name Is Khan (2011)
Zee Cine Awards
Best Actor (Male)
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1998)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999)
- Devdas (2003)
- Veer-Zaara (2005)
- Chak De! India (2008)
- My Name Is Khan (2011)
- Ra.One (2012)
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2013)
- Chennai Express (2014)
Screen Awards
Best Actor
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1996)
- Devdas (2003)
- Chak De! India(2008)
State Honors
- Padma Shri: Government of India (2005)
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres: Government of France (2007)
- Chevalier Légion d’honneur: Government of France (2014)
Doctorates
- University of Bedfordshire (2009)
- University of Edinburgh (2015)
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University (2016)
- University of Law (2019)
- La Trobe University (2019)
Net Worth: Approximately $760 million (as of 2024)
Influence
Shah Rukh Khan is regarded as one of the most influential actors in Indian cinema and has a huge fan following worldwide.
He is known for his eloquence, wit, and his dedication to both his professional and personal life.
SRK is most humble and down-to-earth by his colleagues and fans alike.
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