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Shah Rukh Khan

Personal Info

Occupation Actor, Producer, Businessman, Television Presenter
Birthday 1965-11-02
Place of Birth New Delhi, India
Height 1.73 m
Weight 75 kg
Nationality Indian
Net Worth $730 Million

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Shah Rukh Khan

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Biography

Shah Rukh Khan, also known by the initialism SRK, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality. Referred to in the media as the 'Baadshah of Bollywood', 'King of Bollywood' and 'King Khan', he has appeared in more than 80 films, and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. Khan has a significant following in Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, he has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the world.

Career Milestones

2014

Légion d'honneur

Awarded the Officier de la Légion d'honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour), the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.

2008

IPL Team Acquisition

Acquired ownership rights for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament.

2005

Awarded Padma Shri

Honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India for his contributions to Indian cinema.

1995

The Breakthrough with DDLJ

Starred in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', which became the longest-running film in the history of Indian cinema and cemented his status as the ultimate romantic hero.

1992

Bollywood Film Debut

Made his feature film debut in the romantic drama 'Deewana', which became a major box office hit and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

1989

Television Debut

Made his acting debut on the small screen with the Doordarshan television series 'Fauji', playing the leading role of Abhimanyu Rai.

Fun Facts & Trivia

  • Shah Rukh Khan is known for his trademark 'open arms' romantic pose, which has become an iconic symbol in Indian pop culture.
  • He has a massive fan base in Germany, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, making him one of the most recognizable global movie stars.
  • He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh for his philanthropic work and global reach as an actor.
  • Before venturing into acting, Khan was an avid sportsman and captained his school teams in football and hockey.