Shahrukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is also popularly known as SRK, a famous and popular Bollywood film actor. He is also called the Baadshah of Bollywood. He was born in the year of 2 November 1965. His parents are Taj Mohammad Khan and Lateef Fatheema Khan. He began his career in the late ’80s in a television serial named Circus as a child artist, which gave him multiple chances and fame in movies.
In Beginning of his career, Shah Rukh Khan has acted in the Television serials Directed and produced by Colonel Raj Kapoor telecasted in Doordarshan in the year 1988. The first serial he acted in was Lekh Tandon’s Dil Dariya. In the serial Fauji, SRK has won the audience’s hearts as Abhimanyu Rai. But Fauji has telecasted first, and Khan did a tremendous job and grabbed the movie’s opportunity.
Initially, Shah Rukh Khan used to work for 16 hours per day. Shahrukh Khan acted in his debut movie named Deewana (1992). In his earlier career, he acted like a villain and had negative roles in the movies of Baazigar, Daar, etc. Dilwale Dulhaniye Le Jayenge (1995), also popular as DDLJ, Shah Rukh khan’s image has been changed from villain to a romantic hero. Some of the romantic movies such as DDLJ, Kuch Kuch Hota hai (1998), and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum (2001) are some epic movies that have proved Shahrukh Khan as a romantic hero and grabbed the hearts of youth and made him a trendsetter. Later in the film Devdas (2002), a famous portrayal movie, Shah Rukh Khan has made tremendous performance as an alcoholic and proved his talent. Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra have seen a romantic actor in Khan and given a chance in a movie named Kuch Kuch Hota hai (1998), which has changed the life of Shahrukh Khan as well as Kajol. These movies have made them a trendsetter, and Khan has acted in seven movies in a year. Hard work has given him a chance to act with Bachchan’s family. In Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum (2001), Khan was given equal priority along with Amitabh Bachan and Jaya Bachan by Yash films in which Shah Rukh Khan proved himself again as a romantic hero.
Later in a movie called Swadesh (2004) as a NASA Scientist, a man with Asperger syndrome in My Name Is Khan (2010) and in a movied named Chak De India (2007) as a hockey coach for the Indian team. After this, Khan turned to the comedy movies like Chennai Express (2013), Dilwale (2015), and crime movies, and he acted in the movie Raees (2017). After Baadshah (1999) movie, Shah Rukh Khan has always been tagged under the name, Baadshah. Shah Rukh Khan is also titled – The undisputed King of Bollywood. In most of the movies, Shah Rukh Khan used to choose to act in the nationalistic and patriotic movies beyond nationalism, racism, and socialism.
SRK’s as an Entrepreneur
Shah Rukh Khan, in the year 2015, has entered into partnership for the movie production named Redchillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries and Dreamz unlimited.
Ownership of IPL
Beyond this, Khan is also the co-owner of the Carrabian Premier League team, Trinbago Knight Riders, and an Indian Premier League team for franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and along with Juhi Chawla and Jaya Mehta, proved his entrepreneurship mettle.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Endorsements
Khan is a frequent television show presenter. Shah Rukh Khan has endorsed many brands like Dubai Tourism, Reliance jio, Food Panda, ICICI Bank, Frooti, Fair and Handsome and Big Basket, Byjus, etc. Under Brand’s name, SRK, as a philanthropist, has endeavored for disasters and health care. In 2017, Khan came up with the TED Talks India conference on Nayi Soch conducted by TedX. Shah Rukh Khan has also started a child care and education, and had won World economic Forum’s Crystal Award in 2018 for his leadership in championing women, acid attacks, and child girl empowerment.
Shah Rukh Khan Awards
UNESCO’s pyramid con Marni award in 2011. Khan has been awarded thirteen (13) Film fare awards equivalent to an Oscar in Bollywood. Shah Rukh Khan was honored with Padmashri in the year 2005. He was also awarded NDTV Indian of the year (2007). Shah Rukh Khan received Human Rights Award in the year 2018.
Khan received Crystal Award from The World Economic Forum in Davos. Shah Rukh appeared with his wax statue at London’s Madame Tussaud’s Museum.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Life
Coming to his personal life, Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi in a Muslim family. Until five years, their family stayed in Mangalore. Shah Rukh Khan’s family is an Indian Independence Activist. Shah Rukh Khan’s family served as chief engineers in the port. Baadshah has grown up in Rajendra Nagar in Delhi. Khan’s mother, Lateefa, is the daughter of a senior government engineer. Khan’s family has been originated from Afghanisthan by their ancestors.
Shah Rukh Khan’s father has done many hotel and restaurant businesses. Khan has done his schooling at St.Columba’s school in New Delhi. He used to be excellent in his studies and was awarded for sports like hockey and football. He received the highest award for the school, the sword of honor. Khan studied at Hansraj College to earn his degree in economics. He also did his mentorship in theatre arts with Barry John. After Hansraj, he pursued a Master’s degree in mass communication and left it in the middle with interest in movies. He also attended for National School of Drama in Delhi during the early stage of his career. His father died due cancer, and later his mother died of diabetes and mild complications along with them. After the death of his parents, Khan took all the responsibilities of his family and his elder sister Shahnaz who has gone into depression. Shahnaz used to continue to stay with his brother’s family at the Mumbai mansion.
He got married to Gauri Chibber, who belongs to a Punjabi family, in the year 1991. Gauri Khan belongs to a Hindu family. Gauri Khan is also an entrepreneur and partner in Khan’s business. Gauri Khan is an Indian film producer and designer who deals with designer spaces for high-profile Bollywood celebrities like Mukesh Ambani, Sidharth Malhotra, and Karan Johar. Vikranth Chibber is a sibling of Gauri Khan. Shah Rukh Khan lives his life with his three children. Their names are Aryan Khan, and Suhana khan. Abram Khan is a surrogated baby and Khan became the parents of three kids. As Khan is a Muslim and Gauri is a Hindu, their house follows both religions. The children follow Quran as well as Hindu deities. Both Khan’s children have expressed their interest in the movies, and Aryan started his career in the entertainment field studied at the USC school of cinematic arts in California to become a writer and director. Suhana has already entered into the entertainment with the debut short film titled The Gray Part of Blue. Suhana was also seen as performing the role an assistant director for Khan’s movie zero, and she is studying drama and acting at NYU’s Tisch School of arts for higher education.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Biography
Name: Shah Rukh Khan
Nickname:
- Baadshah
- King Khan
- SRK
- King of Romance
Profession:
- Entrepreneur
- Actor
- Producer
Physical Appearance
- Weight: in Kilograms – 75 kg
- In pounds: 165lbs
- Height: in feet inches- 5’8”
- in meters: 1.73 m
- in centimeters: 173 cm
- Body measurements: Biceps: 14 inches
- Waists: 32 inches
- Chests: 40 inches
- Date of Birth: 2 November 1965
- Religion: Muslim
- Caste: Sunnis, Patents
- Followers: Muslim and Hinduism
- Birth Place: New Delhi
- Nationality: Indian
- Family Origin: Afghanistan
- School: St. Columba’s School, Delhi
- College: Hansraj College, University of Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
- Education Qualification: BA
Personal Data:
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Gauri Khan (Film Producer, Interior Designer & Fashion Designer)
- Children: Aryan Khan
- Suhana Khan
- Abram Khan (Surrogated)
Parents:
- Father: Taj Mohammad Khan (Freedom Fighter, Bussiness)
- Mother: Lateef Khan (Magistrate)
Siblings: Shahnaz
Address: Mannat, Land’s End, Bandstand, Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050
TV Serials: Fauji, Circus
Shah Rukh Khan’s Favourite
- Favorite Movie: Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam as Sunil
- Actor: Peter Sellers, Michel J Fox, Amitab Bachan, Dileep Kumar
- Actress: Mumtaz, Saira Bhanu
- Male Co stars: Johnny Lever
- Female Co-star: Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Juhi Chawal
- Film Director: Manmohan Desai
- Music Director: AR Rehman
- Song: Gori Tera Goan Bada from the movie Chit chor
- Sports: Hockey, Football, Cricket
- Outfit: Jeans, T-shirts
- Book: The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
- Quote: Let’s Do It
- Destination: London, Paris, Dubai
- Car: BMW
- TV Show: Narco
- Food: Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Chinese cuisine
- Spice: Red Chilies
- Beverages: Coffee
- Habits: Occasional Alcohol,
- Hobbies: Playing Computer games, Playing Cricket, Collecting gadgets,
Finance Quotient:
Net Income: Approx. 4000 crore INR
Salary: INR 50 Cr per Film
Collection:
Cars:
- BMW 6 Series
- BMW 7 Series
- BMW i8
- Audi A6 Luxury Saloon
- Buttagi Version
- Rolls Royce
- Toyota land Cruiser pardo
- Mitsubishi Pajero
Titles: Baadshah, King of Bollywood, King Khan.
Property and total worth of SRK
Salary: $6.04 million (INR ₹45 cr/movie)
Total worth (approx): ₹3780 Cr
Income (as in 2018): ₹56 Cr/ Annum
Controversies
- Shah Rukh Khan 2013 made a statement that he was going to have a baby boy through surrogacy. He came under fire for this comment as in India, Sex determination is banned in India by the Government of India. Indian Radiological and Imaging Associations had severly criticised Khan. But surprisingly, BMC gave a clean chit to the Shah Rukh Khan
- He was seen publicly smoking at the Indian Premier League match in 2012.
- Shah Rukh Khan became a huge talking point in a country when he commented on “extreme intolerance” in a forum. It generated massive products and condemnation around the country. He later then clarified that his words have perceived in a different way. He said that he was reluctant to comment on this, but at the frequent insistence, he said that youth should focus on India making a progressive and secular country.
- A native group accused him of openly defying heritage rules and a building ramp outside of his bungalow, which was demolished by the BMC officials.
- Moreshwar Ajgaonkar, the chartered accountant of the Shah Rukh Khan, told the Income Tax official that Khan bought the Alibag plot using forged documents. He bought agricultural land for agricultural purposes but instead, he constructed a super-luxurious bungalow on it.
Awards
Filmfare Awards
| Year | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2011 | The best actor for My Name is Khan |
| 1998 | Best Actor for the Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 1999 | Best actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 2001 | Critics Award for Best Actor for Mohabbatein |
| 2002 | Given Special Award Swiss Award Swiss Consulate Trophy |
| 2003 | Best actor for Devdas |
| 2005 | Best Actor for Swades |
| 2008 | Best Actor for Chak De India |
| 1993 | Best Debut Actor for Deewana |
| 1994 | Best Actor for Baazigar |
| 1995 | Critics Award for Best Actor for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Best Villain for Anjaam |
| 1996 | Best Actor for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
Government Awards
| Year | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Padma Shri by the Government of India |
| 2013 | Goodwill Ambassador by the Government of South Korea |
| 2014 | Legiond’honneur by the Government of India |
Other Awards
| Year | Awards |
|---|---|
| 2007 | NDTV Indian of the Year |
| 2011 | Pyramide con Marni by the UNESCO |
Less Known Facts
- SRK is one of the highly successful actors in Bollywood. He commands a huge fan following base in Asia and among the Indian diaspora. People also describe him as one of the most popular stars in the world.
- He came from a middle-class family. His mother was a magistrate, and his father was the owner of a transport company.
- His maternal uncle had named him Abdul Rehman at that time of birth, and later his father changed his name to Shah Rukh Khan.
- Their family was living in a rental house. They shifted to Gautam Nagar from Rajinder Nagar’s F block when ShahRukhKhan turned 15.
- Shahrukh, in his interview, told that his mother came from Andhra Pradesh and then moved to Karanataka.
- His name means “Face of the King,” but he prefers to write “Shah Rukh Khan”.
- Khan is crazy about video games.
- He is also good at playing games like playing Gilli danda, flying kites, and Kancha (Marbles)
- When he was playing cricket in school and college, he used to do wicket-keeping.
- When he turned 15, his father passed away due to cancer.
- When he was in Hansraj College, Barry John mentored Khan when he was part of the Theatre Action Group.
- When he received his first salary, Khan went to Agra to see the Tajmahal.
- He told the reason for doing Fauji before entering the field of acting; he had aimed to join the Indian Army. He did not clear the SSB interview.
- He has appeared in TV serials like “Wagle ki Duniya”, “Mahaan Karz,” and “Ummed”.
- When his mother passed away in 1991, Khan shifted to Mumbai with his sister.
- In real life, Shahrukh does not stammer, but his dialogue “I love you K…K Kiran” from the movie “Darr” became an evergreen hit.
- He had earned the name of King of Romance in his late 90 and became a sensation among youth.