Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most successful and well-known actors in the world. Hailing from India, he has made a name for himself in Bollywood, the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai. With over 80 films under his belt, Shah Rukh is one of the most prolific actors of our time. But beyond his on-screen persona, Shah Rukh is also a philanthropist, a successful businessman, and a devoted family man. In this blog post, we will explore the many facets of Shah Rukh Khan and what makes him one of the most beloved figures in entertainment today.
Early life and background
Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi, India. His father, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, was an Indian independence activist in Peshawar, British India (now in Pakistan). His mother, Lateef Fatima, was the daughter of a prominent lawyer. Shah Rukh has one sister and two brothers; his elder sister Shehnaz is the wife of actor Sanjay Dutt. He spent the first five years of his life in Mangalore where his paternal grandfather Ifthikar Ahmed served as the chief engineer of the port in the 1960s. In 1971, his family moved back to Delhi.
Khan attended St. Columba's School in central Delhi where he excelled in his studies and sports such as hockey and football. He won numerous accolades during his school days. In 1980, he enrolled at Hansraj College (then affiliated with Delhi University) to earn a bachelor's degree in economics. However, he spent more time on theatre than studies and failed two courses in his first year. Later he joined Barry John's Theatre Action Group (TAG) where he trained under theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan for two years.
Career
Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most popular and successful film stars in Indian cinema. He has appeared in over 80 Hindi films in a career spanning more than two decades.
Khan began his acting career with appearances in several television serials in the late 1980s. He made his film debut in 1992 with the romance Deewana. His performance in the film earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Khan's first leading role was in the action thriller Baazigar (1993), which proved to be a turning point in his career. He received critical acclaim for his performances in a number of films, including the dramas Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), and Chak De! India (2007).
Some of Khan's most commercially successful films include the action thrillers Don (2006) and Chennai Express (2013), the comedies Happy New Year (2014) and Dilwale (2015), and the historical drama Bajirao Mastani (2015).
Khan has won numerous awards throughout his career, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He is one of the most prominent actors in Indian cinema and has been referred to as "the king of Bollywood".
Filmography
Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most successful and well-known actors in the Hindi film industry, also known as Bollywood. He has appeared in over 80 Hindi films in a variety of genres, including romance, action, comedy, and drama.
Some of his most popular films include Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Mohabbatein (2000), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Don (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007), Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Chak De! India (2007) and My Name is Khan (2010). He has won numerous awards for his work in film, including 14 Filmfare Awards.
