Shah Rukh Khan

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Shah Rukh Khan

Birth Date: 02 Nov, 1965, Age (60)

Occupation : Artist, Actor, Producer

Filmfare Awards : 16

Place of Birth : New Delhi

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan Profile: Biography, Awards, and Bollywood Legacy of SRK

Born on November 2, 1965, Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most famous Bollywood actors in the world. He is popularly known as SRK, and the media calls him the 'Baadshah of Bollywood' and 'King Khan'. He has received a National Film Award and 16 Filmfare Awards.

He has many blockbuster movies to his credit. SRK began his career with appearances in several television series in the late 1980s. He made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana. For his contributions to film, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, and the Government of France awarded him both the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Légion d'honneur. SRK is co-chairman of the motion picture production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries, and is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. SRK was born into a Muslim family in New Delhi. He spent the first five years of his life in Mangalore, where his maternal grandfather, Ifthikar Ahmed, served as the chief engineer of the port in the 1960s.

Shah Rukh Khan also said in his interviews that he is a Pathan from Peshawar, Pakistan, and that his entire family used to speak the Hindko language at home. He married Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu, in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on October 25, 1991, after a six-year courtship. They have a son Aryan (born 1997) and a daughter Suhana (born 2000). In 2013, they became parents of a third child named AbRam, who was born through a surrogate mother.

Shah Rukh Khan: Major Acting Awards and Milestone Wins

The following table tracks Shah Rukh Khan's most notable wins across the National Film Awards and major Filmfare categories, illustrating his transition from a breakthrough performer into Bollywood's definitive leading man.

Year Award Category Film / Entity Significance
2025 National Film Award for Best Actor Jawan His historic first-ever National Award win in a 33-year career.
2011 Filmfare Award for Best Actor My Name Is Khan Tied the all-time record for the most Filmfare Best Actor wins (8).
2008 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Chak De! India Acclaimed performance portraying iconic hockey coach Kabir Khan.
2005 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Swades Critically praised role as a NASA scientist returning to rural India.
2003 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Devdas A definitive dramatic performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic.
1999 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Solidified his ultimate 1990s romantic status as Rahul.
1998 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Dil To Pagal Hai Another massive musical romance blockbuster under Yash Raj Films.
1996 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge The epochal character of Raj that redefined modern Indian cinema.
1995 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa A unique win for portraying a flawed, highly relatable underdog.
1994 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Baazigar His very first Best Actor win, achieved playing a dark anti-hero.
1994 Filmfare Award for Best Villain Anjaam / Darr Honored for his terrifying, career-defining obsessive lover roles.
1993 Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut Deewana The foundational trophy that launched his legendary Bollywood journey.

Shah Rukh Khan: International Accolades and Honors

Beyond his domestic achievements, Shah Rukh Khan has been globally recognized by international governments, prestigious film festivals, and academic institutions for his unparalleled impact on global culture.

Year Award / Distinction Country / Institution Significance
2024 Pardo alla Carriera (Career Leopard) Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland) Honored with the prestigious lifetime achievement award for his unprecedented contribution to cinema.
2018 Crystal Award World Economic Forum (Davos) Awarded for his stellar leadership in championing women's and children's rights in India.
2014 Légion d'honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) Government of France Conferred France's highest civilian distinction for his contributions to global cinematic diversity.
2014 Global Diversity Award State Honor (United Kingdom) Presented at the House of Commons for his status as a major global cultural icon.
2011 UNESCO Pyramide con Marni Award UNESCO (Germany) Awarded for his extensive philanthropic work and charity through his foundations.
2009 Honorary Black Belt in Taekwondo Government of South Korea Conferred an official state honorific for building cultural bridges.
2008 Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (Datuk Title) State Honor (Malaysia) Conferred the prestigious honorific title, equivalent to a British knighthood.
2007 Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Officer) Government of France Recognized for his exceptional career boosting the global profile of Bollywood.
2006 Lifetime Achievement Award Dubai International Film Festival Celebrated as a defining star of international entertainment across the Middle East.
2003 Ascocenda Shah Rukh Khan (Orchid) National Orchid Garden (Singapore) A rare hybrid orchid species was formally named in his honor.

Shah Rukh Khan's stories

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    Celebrating 16 years of Devdas !

    Devdas was a dream project of Sanjay Leela Bhansali completes 16 years. Starring Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas, Aishwarya Rai as Paro and Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi. The film was the third film adaptation and the first coloured film adaptation of Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novella Devdas.

  • When Hollywood Was Inspired By Bollywood Films

    When Hollywood Was Inspired By Bollywood Films

    Bollywood films and movie-makers have always kept a keen eye on Hollywood films for drawing inspiration for their movies. However, Hollywood too has picked up ideas, scenes, and storylines of Indian films into their films. Here's a list of 10 films which found its 'inspiration' from Bollywood films.

  • Upcoming Bollywood movies of 2018 : You Should Definitely Wait For

    Upcoming Bollywood movies of 2018 : You Should Definitely Wait For

    There have been many great and cool Bollywood released this year. With more movies lined up for release, The directors, star cast, banners, and production houses have already built up people's expectations. Here is the rundown of the most awaited Bollywood movies in 2018.

  • Epic Dialogues From Karan Johar's Films That Made Us Believe In Love

    Epic Dialogues From Karan Johar's Films That Made Us Believe In Love

    Karan's films have given us many favourite moments and stories that we will never forget. His flicks have also given us hope. Hope that love exists for everyone and it has the power to change our lives forever. Here are some epic dialogues from his movies that showed us experience of love :

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    20 Memorable Bollywood Movies From The 90s:

    There is never a dull moment in Hindi Cinema. Bollywood films are known for their power packed entertainment. Here's showcasing an epic list of the best Bollywood movies of the 90s .

  • Top First Week Collections All Time

    Top First Week Collections All Time

    Race 3 had the 12th highest first week collections of all time, second best to Padmaavat for 2018 as the film was around 3-4 crore nett less than that film. The collections are also lower than Kick which was a Eid release four years back so it should have really surpassed that film.

  • 10 Bollywood Movies that Should Never Be Remade.

    10 Bollywood Movies that Should Never Be Remade.

    Here's a list of Bollywood movies (in our opinion) which should never be remade. These movies are simply perfect in all cinematic aspects and have became the most successful, rational and popular movies of their time. And they still continue to be..

  • Shah Rukh Khan Wraps Up Shooting For 'Zero'

    Shah Rukh Khan Wraps Up Shooting For 'Zero'

    Shah Rukh Khan's 'Zero' has been making the right noise ever since its announcement.The actor has now wrapped up the shoot of the upcoming thriller.The makers of the film released the second teaser of the film featuring Salman Khan on the eve of EID. Movie is helmed by director Aanand L. Rai