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Interesting FACTS you may want to know if you're a Shahrukh Khan fan

Who is Shahrukh Khan?

Referred to in the media as the Badshah of Bollywood, King of Bollywood, or King Khan, he has appeared in more than 80 Hindi films in genres ranging from romantic dramas to action thrillers. 

His contributions to the film industries of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines have earned him accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards and 4 National Film Awards, among others which were presented to him by the Government of India.

shahrukh khan biography


Early life

Born in New Delhi, India, He made his film debut with a leading role in the romantic drama Deewana (1992). Khan was cast as an adult for the first time by Yash Chopra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), which became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

His performance in the crime film Baazigar (1993) earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. After several commercial failures, he starred opposite Kajol in the successful romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which was ranked one of the best films of Hindi cinema ever made. 

For his contribution to world cinema, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2003. In addition to acting, Khan also runs nine production companies that produce several TV shows and films.

Acting career

Born into a military family in New Delhi, India, Shah Rukh Khan began acting at 16... Shah Rukh Khan currently lives with his family in Mumbai. 

In October 2017, he got engaged to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who he had been married to previously for 15 years before their divorce in 2010 

 Actress Katrina Kaif will play an essential role alongside him in his next film, that's yet to be announced. 

However, on December 25th, 2018, WHEN confirmed that Khan would receive the Padma Vibhushan award from Indian president Ram Nath Kovind.

Film productions

In terms of box office grosses, his films rank among the world's highest-grossing movies. In 2008, Forbes described him as one of the world's top 10 most powerful celebrities. 

As well as being an actor and part-time filmmaker, he is also a cricket enthusiast who captained the Indian national team in 2003. 

He also became an ambassador for Child Rights at age 11, which eventually led to meeting Nelson Mandela at his residence in 1997

Television shows

Shah Rukh Khan is a famous Bollywood actor and producer. He has starred in over 83 movies and was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 2010. 

His most notable work includes Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Mohabbatein, and Om Shanti Om. 

In addition to acting, he produces films and hosts television game shows. He founded Red Chilies Entertainment's production company in 2008 with his wife, Gauri. Some productions include Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Don 2: The King Is Back, and My Name Is Khan. 

He also owns restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi, and New York City. He also owns restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi, and New York City. His most recent movie release was Raees. It stars him alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mahira Khan. 

Shah Rukh became interested in theater at an early age. He participated in school plays which helped him overcome stage fright while performing on stage during his professional career as an actor. 

He received an honorary degree from Hamilton College on September 25th, 2017, at their 185th Commencement ceremony for his contributions to cinema.

Other work

He first appeared on screen in 1982's Deewana. Khan has since appeared in more than 80 Indian films, including 14 of the 18 highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri (India's fourth-highest civilian award) in 2003. In 2008, The Economic Times ranked him as the most influential person in Indian culture. In 2010

 Forbes ranked Khan #1 in their Celebrity 100 list of the world's top-earning entertainers with earnings of $38 million. Khan runs a production company called Red Chillies Entertainment and co-owned Kolkata Knight Riders, which won the 2009 Indian Premier League for Twenty20 cricket. 

The 2012 Forbes World's Most Powerful Celebrities ranks Khan at #24 due to his ranking as one of the best-paid actors in Hollywood.

Personal life

His father worked as a poet, and his mother worked as an English teacher. He is one of three children: a sister named Saba, who is two years older, and a brother, Sajid, who is five years younger. 

As the son of an English teacher and a poet, Shah Rukh spoke English before he spoke Hindi. At the age of four, he began to do theater at school. 

Initially, his parents wanted him to focus more on academics and not go into acting. However, they soon changed their minds when they saw that it could be a potential career for him. 

In 1984, he made his film debut with Umrao Jaan (1981). The following year he appeared in Saathiya (1986) with actress Madhuri Dixit who would later become his wife.


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