Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works primarily in Hindi cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works primarily in Hindi cinema. Born in New Delhi in 1965, he began his career on television before becoming one of India’s most prominent film stars. He is widely associated with successful films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Pathaan, and Jawan, and has received major honours including the Padma Shri and a National Film Award.
Early life and education
Shah Rukh Khan was born in New Delhi on 2 November 1965 and studied at Hansraj College. Sources describe his family background as rooted in Delhi, with some accounts noting time spent in Mangalore during childhood.
Career
He began with theatre and television, gaining recognition in series such as Fauji and Circus before entering Hindi films with Deewana in 1992. He went on to become one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, with major roles across romance, drama, and action.
Awards and recognition
Khan has received eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, the Padma Shri in 2005, and the National Film Award for Best Actor for Jawan in 2025. He is widely described by media and reference sources as a leading figure in Indian entertainment.
Business ventures
Beyond acting, he is connected to production and sports-business ventures, including Red Chillies Entertainment and the Knight Riders Group. These companies broadened his profile from film star to media and business personality.
Key facts
- He started in television and theatre before his film debut in Deewana (1992).
- He became one of the best-known stars in Hindi cinema and is commonly called SRK or King Khan.
- He has won eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and received the Padma Shri in 2005.
- He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Jawan in 2025.
- His 2023 films Pathaan and Jawan were major box-office successes and part of a career comeback.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shah_Rukh_KhanSupports: Birth date and place, occupations, years active, education, organizations, and 2023 career comeback with Pathaan and Jawan.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shah-Rukh-KhanSupports: Early television work, film debut, awards including Filmfare and Padma Shri, married to Gauri Khan, and National Film Award for Jawan.
- Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-09-21/shah-rukh-khan-key-facts-srk-jawan-pathaan-bollywoodSupports: 2023 comeback, blockbuster status of Pathaan and Jawan, and profile as a major Hindi cinema star.
- BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/shah-rukh-khan/2092Supports: Also known as SRK, occupation, birthplace, spouse, children, and early-life details.
- Turner Classic Movies — https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/368614%7C0/Shah-Rukh-KhanSupports: Birth details and family background.