Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan
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Name:
Shah Rukh Khan
Who is:
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Birth date:
(59 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Height:
5'8 ft ()
Weight:
165 lb (75 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Shah Rukh Khan's biography

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, film director, and TV presenter. The veteran actor is often called the King of Bollywood, and rightfully so—Khan has appeared in more than 100 Indian films, has received many awards and age hasn't stopped him from winning hearts worldwide. Even if you're not a big fan of Indian cinema, you might still recognize Shah Rukh from films like Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, as well as the drama My Name Is Khan, which made waves in international cinema. Net worth: $650-700 million.
In the photo: Shah Rukh Khan
In the photo: Shah Rukh Khan

Childhood and youth

Shah Rukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965, into a Muslim family living in New Delhi, India's capital. Shah Rukh's father, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, was an activist of the Indian national liberation movement. He moved to New Delhi in 1948, after the partition of India, where he met Shah Rukh's mother.

Lateef Fatima was the daughter of a senior state engineer. After their marriage in 1959 and the birth of their son, the parents of the future actor moved to the coastal city of Mangalore for five years, where Khan's grandfather served as chief engineer of the port.
Infant Shah Rukh Khan
Infant Shah Rukh Khan
When the family returned to Delhi, his father went into business and his mother got a job as a public judge. Though the family owned a restaurant, money was tight, and they lived in a small rented apartment.
Young Shah Rukh with his father
Young Shah Rukh with his father
Shah Rukh was one of the most popular students at school: he excelled in his studies, played hockey and football, and managed to get the highest Sword of Honour school award. His classmates nicknamed the teenager 'the mail train' (Mail gadda) because he dominated the 200 and 400-meter races. Khan dreamed of becoming a professional athlete, but a shoulder injury ended those plans.
Shah Rukh Khan in school years
Shah Rukh Khan in school years
Instead of sports, the teenager switched to the school theater. Khan gladly tried on bright outfits, danced and sang on stage, imitating Bollywood stars, and did it quite well.

Though his parents insisted he study economics after school, Shah Rukh spent all his free time at the Delhi drama studio. Receiving a bachelor's degree in economics, Khan entered the department of mass communications but dropped out to develop an acting career.
Young Shah Rukh Khan
Young Shah Rukh Khan
The first years of Khan's work in Bollywood were overshadowed by family drama: in 1981 his father died of cancer and his mother soon died of diabetes. After losing their parents, Khan's elder sister Shehnaz Lalarukh (born in 1960) fell into severe depression, but her brother's love and care helped her recover. Shehnaz lives with her brother and his family in his mansion in Mumbai till now.

Acting career

Shah Rukh Khan first appeared on screen in television series, including the 13-episode drama Fauji. Khan's breakthrough came with his role in Deewana (1992). After this musical comedy's release, the talented young actor became a talking point not only in Bollywood but around the world.
A shot from the Deewana
A shot from the Deewana
Khan first achieved tremendous success playing antiheroes in Baazigar (1993) and Darr (1993). The actor managed to create his own compelling version of the villain in these films, delighting audiences.
Shah Rukh Khan in the Baazigar
Shah Rukh Khan in the Baazigar
Soon Shah Rukh had the chance to take on heroic roles. His starring roles in dramas like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Karan Arjun (1995), and Dil To Pagal Ha (1997) earned high praise from critics and audiences.
Shah Rukh Khan in the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Shah Rukh Khan in the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Shah Rukh also excelled in comedies - his roles in Yes Boss (1997), Duplicate (1998), and Chennai Express (2013) were box office hits that won over audiences.

Khan deserves special mention for his role as Emperor Asoka in Asoka (2001). Shah Rukh's character was based on a real historical figure - an ancient Indian prince who played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism as a world religion.
Asoka - trailer
In 2005 Khan was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India. By 2012 the actor had received 15 Filmfare Awards in various categories, mainly for best actor.
Shah Rukh Khan on the red carpet
Shah Rukh Khan on the red carpet
Many young Indian actors and actresses have been fortunate to work alongside the highly respected Shah Rukh Khan. Model and actress Priyanka Chopra – Miss World 2000 and wife of musician Nick Jonas – starred alongside Khan in four films, including both installments of the action-thriller Don (2006, 2011).

The green-eyed beauty Aishwarya Rai was even more fortunate - their successful on-screen partnership delighted audiences across six films (Mohabbatein, Devdas, Josh, and others).
Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai
Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai
The actor shares more than just a name with Irfan Khan - beyond their professional collaboration in the successful comedy Billu (2009), they also maintain a warm friendship.
A shot from the Billu
A shot from the Billu
The Indian-American drama My Name is Khan (2010), about a man with Asperger syndrome who travels across America for his wife (Kajol), gained tremendous popularity. Shah Rukh played the lead role.

He is a Muslim, she is a Hindu. Their marriage was happy until the black date for the whole world - September 11, 2001. The friendly attitude toward the Khan family turned to suspicion and hostility. This created tension within the family. The man endured countless hardships just to deliver one message to the US President: My name is Khan, and I am not a terrorist.
A shot from the My Name is Khan
A shot from the My Name is Khan

Shah Rukh Khan's personal life

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Chibber met in 1984 at a party of mutual friends. The young man immediately noticed the stunning girl but didn't dare approach her for ages. When he finally worked up the courage, he heard: "Sorry, I'm waiting for my boyfriend."
Shah Rukh and his wife
Shah Rukh and his wife
Shah Rukh's heart and self-esteem were broken. But he soon learned that the guy was actually Gauri's brother. But in the end, stylish and charming Shah Rukh won her heart. They started dating. Their courtship was rocky – Khan's jealous nature led him to set conditions that free-spirited Gauri couldn't accept. For example, he demanded not to go out with her hair loose. The couple broke up several times, then got back together, because both realized they couldn't live without each other.

When Shah Rukh proposed to Gauri and she said yes, the young couple's challenges weren't over. Gauri's father belonged to the Brahmin caste (the highest religious class in India). He opposed his daughter marrying a man of a different faith who hadn't yet achieved success in life.
Shah Rukh Khan's family
Shah Rukh Khan's family
Gauri had to keep her relationship with Khan secret for 5 years. Finally, in October 1991, the lovers got married.

In 1997, the couple had a son Aryan, and daughter Suhana three years later. In 2013, Shah Rukh and Gauri became parents for the third time – their son Abram was born via surrogate. Khan's children practice both religions; the Quran sits alongside images of Hindu deities in their home.
Shah Rukh Khan nowadays
Shah Rukh Khan nowadays
Khan's older children are also pursuing careers in film; Aryan is studying at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and plans to become a writer-director. Suhana has already worked as an assistant director on one of Khan's films and is now heading to the US to study acting.

Shah Rukh Khan nowadays

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most in-demand actors of our time. At the moment he is involved in at least five projects. After the success of Zero (2018), which became Khan's most expensive film, the actor is preparing to shoot the third part of the Don. In addition, Shah Rukh developed the story for Operation Khukri, which tells about the multinational operation of freeing hostages in Sierra Leone in 2000. Presumably, Khan himself will play one of the lead roles in the film.
Shah Rukh Khan in the Zero
Shah Rukh Khan in the Zero
The actor will star in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect about the life of Nambi Narayanan, a scientist and aerospace engineer accused of espionage. Another space-themed Khan project will be the biopic about Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space.

In 2019, Khan's son Aryan voiced Simba in the Hindi version of John Favreau's The Lion King. Shah Rukh himself also took part in the project: Mufasa, Simba's father and former ruler of the Pride Lands, spoke in his voice. Fans could not help but note that the father and son's voices are very similar. Due to their similar voices, the superstar had to re-record several scenes, but the inconvenience caused only a smile. For any father, this is a wonderful compliment - something very special and heartwarming, he added.
The actor voiced Mufasa in The Lion King
The actor voiced Mufasa in The Lion King
However, the choice of dubbing actors was seriously criticized. Angry comments appeared online claiming that Shah Rukh's voice ruins the beloved film, as the actor reads the text without expression. The actor has not yet commented on the statements of fans of Disney classics.

In 2020, the actor starred in the biopic Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, about the life of Nambi Narayanan, a scientist and aerospace engineer accused of espionage. Another space-themed Khan film will be a biopic about Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space.
Two premieres with Shah Rukh were scheduled for 2021. These include the Bollywood animated film "Everything in Life Happens" and the cartoon "Koochie Koochie Hota Hai", where he voiced one of the characters.
  • He is a real man who was not stopped by anything on the way to the heart of his beloved. Their family is very beautiful :)
    2021-05-13 21:32:32
  • «My Name Is Khan» is the strongest film I`ve seen lately. Not just another pointless dummy.
    2021-04-14 16:26:06
  • I have always loved Indian films :) They are very colorful and passionate! I watched a lot with Khan.
    2021-04-02 16:50:54
  • Shah Rukh is talented, who is known and loved not only in his native India. He can play both positive and negative characters
    2021-03-30 16:11:31
  • Khan is handsome! Dark skin, courageous face, enchanting look!
    2021-03-23 10:33:36
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