Shah Rukh Khan facts for kids
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Shah Rukh Khan
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Khan in 2018
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Shahrukh Khan
2 November 1965 New Delhi, India
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| Alma mater | Hansraj College (BA) |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Organisation | Red Chillies Entertainment Knight Riders Group |
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| Title | Founder of Red Chillies Entertainment |
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| Children | 3, including Aryan and Suhana |
| Awards | Full list |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2005) Order of Arts and Letters (2007) Legion of Honour (2014) |
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Shah Rukh Khan (born November 2, 1965), also known by his nickname SRK, is an Indian actor and film producer in Hindi cinema. Many people call him the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan." He has acted in more than 100 films and won many awards, including 14 Filmfare Awards.
The Government of India gave him the Padma Shri award, and the Government of France gave him the Order of Arts and Letters and the Legion of Honour. Khan has a huge number of fans in Asia and among Indians living all over the world. Media outlets have called him one of the most successful movie stars in the world. Many of his movies explore themes of Indian identity, community, and social differences.
Khan started his career in the late 1980s on television. He made his first Hindi film, Deewana, in 1992. At first, he was known for playing villains in movies like Baazigar (1993) and Darr (1993). He later became famous for starring in popular romantic movies, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).
He also received praise for serious roles, such as a NASA scientist in Swades (2004) and a man with Asperger syndrome in My Name Is Khan (2010). After a short break, he made a big comeback in 2023 with the action movies Pathaan and Jawan, which are among the highest-grossing Indian films ever.
Khan is also a businessman. He is the co-chairman of the movie production company Red Chillies Entertainment. He also co-owns the cricket teams Kolkata Knight Riders and Trinbago Knight Riders. Because of his many business projects, the media often calls him "Brand SRK." He has also done a lot of charity work, especially for health care and children's education.
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Early Life and Family
Khan was born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi into a Muslim family. His father, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, was an Indian independence activist from Peshawar. His mother, Lateef Fatima, was the daughter of a senior government engineer. Khan has described himself as "half Hyderabadi (mother), half Pathan (father), and some Kashmiri (grandmother)".
Khan grew up in the Rajendra Nagar neighborhood of New Delhi. He went to St. Columba's School, where he was good at his studies and sports like hockey and football. He wanted to be a professional athlete, but a shoulder injury stopped him from playing. Instead, he started acting in school plays.
He went to Hansraj College to study economics but spent a lot of time at a theatre group, where he learned to act. His father passed away from cancer in 1981, and his mother died in 1991 from diabetes. After their deaths, Khan took care of his older sister, Shahnaz Lalarukh.
Acting Career
1988–1992: Starting on TV and in Movies
Khan's first acting role was in a TV series called Dil Dariya in 1988. However, his first show to air was Fauji in 1989, where he played the main character. He appeared in other TV shows, which made some critics compare him to the famous actor Dilip Kumar.
After his mother's death in 1991, Khan decided to move to Mumbai to become a full-time actor in Bollywood. His first movie was Deewana (1992), which was a big hit and started his film career. He won the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his role. In the same year, he starred in other films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, where he first worked with actress Juhi Chawla.
1993–1994: Playing Villain Roles
In 1993, Khan became famous for playing villains in two hit movies: Baazigar and Darr. In Baazigar, he played a man seeking revenge who murders his girlfriend. This role shocked audiences but won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In Darr, he played an obsessive lover. Playing villain roles was risky for a leading actor at the time, but Khan's performances helped establish his career.
1995–1998: Becoming a Romantic Hero
Khan starred in seven films in 1995. The most important one was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. In this movie, he played a young Indian man living abroad who falls in love with a girl (played by Kajol) during a trip in Europe. The film was a huge success and is credited with making him a "romantic hero." It is the longest-running film in Indian cinema history and won ten Filmfare Awards, including another Best Actor award for Khan.
He continued to star in successful romantic movies like Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). These films made him very popular, especially with teenagers, and established him as a romance icon in India. He often worked with famous filmmakers like Yash Chopra and Karan Johar.
1999–2003: Ups and Downs
In 1999, Khan started a production company called Dreamz Unlimited with actress Juhi Chawla and director Aziz Mirza. Their first film, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), was not a commercial success.
During this time, he also starred in the historical film Aśoka (2001). While filming another movie, he injured his spine. The injury caused him a lot of pain for years until he had surgery in London in 2003. After the surgery, he took on fewer film roles each year.
Despite these challenges, he had major hits, including Mohabbatein (2000) and the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001). In 2002, he played the lead role in the grand romance Devdas, which was the most expensive Bollywood film made at the time. It was a huge success and won 10 Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor for Khan.
2004–2009: A Successful Comeback
2004 was a great year for Khan. He changed his production company's name to Red Chillies Entertainment, with his wife Gauri as a producer. He starred in Main Hoon Na and the romance film Veer-Zaara, which were both very successful.
He also starred in the social drama Swades, playing a NASA scientist who returns to India. Many critics believe this is one of his best performances, and he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for it.
In 2007, Khan played a hockey coach in the sports film Chak De! India. The role won him another Filmfare Award for Best Actor. That same year, he starred in Om Shanti Om, which became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2007. In 2008, he starred in the romantic comedy Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite newcomer Anushka Sharma.
2010–2014: Action and Comedy Roles
In 2010, Khan starred in My Name Is Khan, where he played a man with Asperger syndrome. The film was a global success, and Khan won his eighth Filmfare Award for Best Actor, tying the record held by actor Dilip Kumar.
He then starred in the superhero film Ra.One (2011) and the action sequel Don 2 (2011). In 2012, he appeared in Yash Chopra's last film, the romance Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
In 2013, Khan starred in the action-comedy Chennai Express, which broke box office records and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film at the time. The next year, he appeared in the action-comedy Happy New Year, which was also a major commercial success.
2015–2022: Career Setbacks and Break
Khan starred in Dilwale (2015) and then played a double role as a superstar and his fan in Fan (2016). He also appeared in Dear Zindagi (2016) and the action film Raees (2017).
However, his next few films, Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017) and Zero (2018), did not perform well at the box office. After Zero, Khan took a four-year break from acting to plan his comeback.
2023–Present: A Major Comeback
Khan returned to the big screen in 2023 with the action thriller Pathaan. The film broke many box-office records and re-established his stardom. Later that year, he starred in another action film, Jawan, which also broke the records set by Pathaan. Both films earned over ₹10 billion (1000 crore rupees), making Khan the first Indian actor to have two such massive hits in one year.
His final film of 2023 was Dunki, a social drama that also became a commercial success.
Other Work
Film Production and TV Hosting
Khan's company, Red Chillies Entertainment, produces films and TV shows. He has appeared in most of the films his company has produced. He has also done playback singing for some of his movies, including the popular song "Apun Bola" from Josh (2000).
Khan has hosted many TV award shows. In 2007, he hosted a season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He also hosted other game shows and the talk show TED Talks India Nayi Soch in 2017.
Stage Shows and Cricket Team Ownership
Khan often performs on stage and has been part of several world tours. He has danced and performed in concerts in countries like Malaysia, the UK, Canada, and the United States.
In 2008, Khan, along with actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, bought the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After a few tough years, the team's performance improved. KKR won the IPL championship in 2012, 2014, and 2024.
In the Media
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Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most famous people in India. He is often called "King Khan" or the "Baadshah of Bollywood." He has a huge fan base, with some estimating it to be over a billion people worldwide. Newsweek magazine once named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the world.
Khan is also one of the wealthiest celebrities in India. He owns several properties, including an apartment in London and a villa in Dubai. He is known as "Brand SRK" because he endorses many popular brands like Pepsi, Hyundai, and TAG Heuer.
He has supported many government campaigns, such as for polio vaccination. He is also involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in India. For his charity work, he has received awards from UNESCO and the World Economic Forum.
Personal Life
Khan married Gauri Chibber on October 25, 1991. They have three children: a son named Aryan (born 1997), a daughter named Suhana (born 2000), and a younger son named AbRam (born 2013). Suhana is an actress, while Aryan wants to be a writer-director.
Khan is Muslim but also respects his wife's Hindu faith. He has said that at their home, the Qur'an is placed next to statues of Hindu gods, and his children learn about both religions.
Although his birth name is Shahrukh Khan, he prefers to write it as Shah Rukh Khan.
Awards and Recognitions
Khan is one of the most awarded actors in Bollywood. He has received 14 Filmfare Awards, including eight for Best Actor, tying him with Dilip Kumar for the most wins in that category.
- Padma Shri (2005): One of India's highest civilian honors.
- Order of Arts and Letters (2007): An award from the French government for achievement in the arts.
- Legion of Honour (2014): The highest French order of merit.
- Honorary Doctorates: He has received five honorary doctorates from universities in the UK, India, and Australia for his contributions to film and charity.
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Khan in 2000
See also
In Spanish: Shahrukh Khan para niños
- Khans of Bollywood
- List of awards and nominations received by Shah Rukh Khan
