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    Shah Rukh Khan

    Shah Rukh Khan

    Actor, Producer
    Birth DetailsNovember 02, 1965 | New Delhi
    NationalityIndian
    LeagueCelebrity
    EducationBachelor’s Degree in Economics, Hansraj College, University of Delhi; Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Jamia Millia Islamia (Dropout)
    Shah Rukh Khan’s Assets:
    • Red Chillies Entertainment
    • Kolkata Knight Riders
    • ImagiNation Edutainment India Pvt Ltd.


    Shah Rukh Khan’s Journey so far ...
    • Shah Rukh Khan’s journey of becoming a professional actor began when he started theatre training with acclaimed theatre trainer and director Barry John
    • Soon after, he got cast and played prominent roles in TV shows like Fauji in 1988 and Circus in 1989
    • The 1992 movie Deewana marked his entry into the Hindi film industry. Starring alongside Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti, he won the Filmfare award for best debut (male) for the film
    • That year, he also gave successful movies such as Chamatkar and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
    • In 1993, his portrayal of the antagonist in Baazigar and Darr was much appreciated by the audience; with the second one even getting him a Filmfare nod in the best performance in a negative role category
    • In 1995, he starred in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, directed by Aditya Chopra. This movie proved to be a turning point in his career and established him as a romantic actor
    • This image was further enhanced when he starred in blockbuster hits such as Dil Toh Pagal Hai in 1997 and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998
    • As the new millennium began, Khan was seen in some multi-starrers such as the 2000 movie Mohabbatein, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, and then in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001. Despite the ensemble casts, Khan shined through in these mega hits
    • After his previous production company Dreamz Unlimited, which he co-owned along with Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza, shut down, he started another production house called Red Chillies Entertainment along with his wife Gauri in 2002
    • Khan has played a variety of roles throughout his career. He played a drunk romantic in Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2002), a NASA scientist in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades (2004) and a hockey coach in Shimit Amin’s Chak de! India (2007)
    • Meanwhile, he also starred in some successful movies such as Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2003, Veer-Zaara in 2004, Om Shanti Om in 2007, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in 2008, My Name Is Khan in 2010 and also in Yash Chopra’s last movies as a director -- Jab Tak Hai Haan -- in 2012
    • In 2005, he was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India
    • In 2016, he became the brand ambassador of Dubai Tourism
    • Adding to the list of diversified characters, he played the role of a bootlegger in the 2017 flick Raees and that of a vertically challenged man in Zero, released in 2018
    • Currently, he is one of the most sought after actors in the Hindi film industry and a superstar in his own right. His journey from being one from outside the industry to ruling it continues to inspire many


    Before you go ...
    • An active sports person during his school and college days, Khan’s inclination towards acting grew after he sustained a severe injury while playing football
    • Khan actually moved to Mumbai to pursue his real-life love interest Gauri Khan (then Gauri Chibber), who later became his wife
    • He is also referred to as King Khan, SRK or Badshah of Bollywood by his fans
    • He is a global superstar with a huge fan base. Apart from India, many of his die-hard fans are spread across Germany, Russia, Australia, Canada, most of the Middle East and far beyond
    • He is one of the co-owners of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and also holds stakes in business ventures such as ImagiNation Edutainment India Pvt Ltd

    Last Updated: 26/07/2021

    Shah Rukh Khan News

    • A Shiv Sena (UBT) leader urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel the India-Pakistan T20 cricket World Cup match due to recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The two teams could meet in the semi-finals or final. The Shiv Sena has a history of opposing such matches, with past incidents of pitch destruction. Recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have claimed lives, prompting the call for cancellation.
    • Imagination Edutainment India, backed by Shah Rukh Khan, is planning to expand KidZania indoor theme parks in top Indian cities. The company recently launched 'KidZania Neighborhood' for toddlers aged 1-6. KidZania operates in Mumbai and Delhi and is in talks for a Bengaluru location. Brands partner with KidZania for immersive experiences.
    • In the early hours of April 14, two men on motorbikes fired several shots outside the actor's residence. The suspected shooters, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, were apprehended in Gujarat. Police allege that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang orchestrated the attack. A total of six individuals have been arrested in connection with the case. One of them, Anuj Thapan, reportedly committed suicide in police custody on May 1.
    • ​Specifically in largecap sectors, we are focused on the telecom space per se and in the midcaps, we believe in visibility, validation and valuation. So, where valuation comfort is there, we have invested; where there is visibility, we have invested. And if you ask me, we have also invested in few PSUs, though the valuations are not at all cheap nowadays, but still we have been holding it since we have entered at a good price and a good time.
    • The new swag that's trending is old-school humility - with a lemon twist. Humility is the unassuming stall that often gets overlooked by being, well, unassuming. But in its new incarnation, you put it unobtrusively out there - haughtiness minus the need to go to town with it.
    • Odisha governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office and secrecy to Majhi and other members of his council of ministers at Janata Maidan in the state capital.
    • Two motorbike-borne men fired multiple rounds outside Salman Khan's residence in the early hours of April 14. While recording their statements, the crime branch officials asked Salman and Arbaaz around 150 questions, the official said.
    • Social media is abuzz with speculation after a video surfaced showing Union Home Minister Amit Shah seemingly reprimanding former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan at Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in ceremony.Amit Shah's stern conversation with Tamilisai goes viral amid infighting in TN BJP over Annamalai
    • A video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah reprimanding former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan at Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in ceremony has sparked speculation of a BJP rift. The video, widely shared on social media, has fueled rumors amid ongoing tensions between Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K. Annamalai and Tamilisai after their party's poor Lok Sabha performance.
    • Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Telugu cinema superstar Chiranjeevi congratulated Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan on his new role as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in separate social media posts on Wednesday. Pawan Kalyan took the oath of office in Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's cabinet. Shah expressed confidence that the NDA government will bring prosperity to Andhra Pradesh, while Chiranjeevi wished the new cabinet success and emphasized his belief in their potential to drive the state's all-round development.
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