Shah Rukh Khan is a renowned Indian actor, film producer, and television personality commonly referred to as the “King of Bollywood.” Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most famous actor in the Indian film industry, having acted in over 80 Bollywood films. Shah Rukh Khan has won several awards for his work in the Indian film industry, including 14 Filmfare Awards.
Early Life
Shah Rukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, India, to parents of Muslim descent. His father, Taj Mohammad Khan, was a businessman, while his mother, Lateef Fatima, was a magistrate. He has an elder sister name Shehnaz Lalarukh. Khan attended St. Columba’s School in central Delhi, where he was an exceptional student and excelled in both academics and sports. He was particularly good at hockey and went on to represent his school at the state-level championships. Khan was interested in acting from a young age and was particularly inspired by the performances of the legendary Indian actors Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. He performed in several school plays and was actively involved in the drama club.
Education
After completing his schooling, Shah Rukh Khan enrolled at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. However, he soon realized that his true calling was in acting, and he decided to drop out of college and pursue his passion for acting.
Career
Shah Rukh Khan started his acting career in the late 1980s when he began working in television serials. He made his debut in the television series, Fauji, where he played the lead role of Lt. Abhimanyu Rai. Khan’s breakthrough role came in 1992 when he was cast in the film Deewana. The film was a huge commercial success, and both audiences and critics highly praised Khan’s performance. He acted in several other successful films, including Darr, Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and My Name Is Khan, among others.
Khan’s performances in these films earned him a huge fan following in India and worldwide. He is mainly known for his romantic roles and is considered one of the most romantic actors in the Indian film industry. Besides acting, Shah Rukh Khan has produced several films under his production company, Red Chillies Entertainment. Some of the notable films produced by his company include Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Ra—one, Chennai Express, and Happy New Year, among others.
Personal Life
Shah Rukh Khan married Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu, in 1991. The couple has three children together, Aryan, Suhana, and John Abram. Khan is known for his philanthropic work and has been involved in several charitable activities. He is a co-founder of the non-profit organization Meer Foundation, which works towards providing support to acid attack victims and raising awareness about the issue. He is also a supporter of several other causes, including child health and education, and has been associated with several NGOs and charitable organizations.
Controversies
Shah Rukh Khan has been involved in several controversies over the years. In 2012, he was involved in a brawl with the security staff at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after his team, Kolkata Knight Riders, won a match against the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He was later banned from the stadium for five years.
