Overview
Timelines
Career Fluctuations and Hiatus
Personal Life and Relationships
Career Beginnings in Television
Overview and main events
Early Life and Education
Establishment as a Leading Actor
Awards and Accolades
Critical and Commercial Successes
Diverse Roles and Experimentation
Bollywood Debut and Rise to Fame
Philanthropy and Social Contributions
Career Resurgence
Chronicle
Articles
Shah Rukh Khan. Overview and main events
Overview and main events
Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as SRK, is a renowned Indian actor and film producer who has made an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, he has become one of the most successful and influential figures in the global film industry, known for his versatile performances and immense popularity.
2 November 1965
Birth
Shah Rukh Khan was born in New Delhi, India, to Meer Taj Mohammad Khan and Lateef Fatima Khan. His birth marked the beginning of a journey that would lead him to become one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema.
1981
Loss of Father
At the age of 15, Shah Rukh Khan lost his father, Meer Taj Mohammad Khan. This significant personal loss would later influence his determination and resilience in pursuing his career.
1988
Graduation and Entry into Acting
Khan graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Hans Raj College, University of Delhi. He then began his career in acting through roles in television serials such as "Fauji" and "Circus", which brought him instant recognition.
1991
Marriage and Bollywood Debut
Shah Rukh Khan married Gauri Chibber and moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood. He made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with the musical romance "Deewana".
1993-1994
Breakthrough Roles
Khan's breakthrough roles came with films like "Baazigar" and "Darr", where he played anti-hero and obsessive characters, respectively. These performances earned him his first Filmfare Awards and established him as a rising star in Bollywood.
1995
Rise to Superstardom
The film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ) released in 1995 and became a massive hit, cementing Shah Rukh Khan's status as a superstar. This film is still running in theaters, making it one of the longest-running films in Indian cinema history.
2000-2001
Critical and Commercial Success
Khan's performances in "Mohabbatein" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..." were highly acclaimed and marked significant milestones in his career. These films solidified his position as a leading actor in Bollywood and garnered him several awards.
2007-2014
Continued Success and Diverse Roles
Shah Rukh Khan continued to star in successful films such as "Om Shanti Om", "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", "Chennai Express", and "Happy New Year". He also explored different genres and roles, including the critically acclaimed "Chak De India" and "My Name Is Khan".
2018-2023
Career Slump and Comeback
Following the box office failures of "Jab Harry Met Sejal" and "Zero", Khan took a break from leading roles. However, he made a triumphant comeback in 2023 with the blockbuster films "Pathaan" and "Jawan", both of which became among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
