Editing Shah Rukh Khan

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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |November 2, 1965
New Delhi, India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Nationality'''
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Actor, Film Producer, Television Personality
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |1988–present
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Known for'''
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* Bollywood King
* Leading roles in iconic films like ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'', ''Chennai Express'', ''My Name is Khan'', ''Pathaan''
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Notable works'''
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* Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
* My Name is Khan
* Pathaan
* Swades
* Chak De! India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Awards'''
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* 14 Filmfare Awards
* Padma Shri (2005)
* Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Gauri Khan (m. 1991)
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'''Shah Rukh Khan''' (born 2 November 1965), also known by the initialism '''SRK''', is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the world. Khan has appeared in over 80 Hindi films in genres ranging from romance to action thrillers. He has received numerous awards, including 14 Filmfare Awards, and is one of the wealthiest actors globally. Khan is often referred to as the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan."

== Early life and education ==
Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi to Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, an Indian independence activist from Peshawar, and Lateef Fatima. Khan grew up in the Rajendra Nagar neighborhood of Delhi, attending St. Columba's School where he excelled in sports and academics. He was awarded the school's highest accolade, the Sword of Honour.

After completing high school, Khan attended Hansraj College under the University of Delhi, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He also enrolled at Jamia Millia Islamia to pursue a Master's degree in Mass Communication, but left to pursue a career in acting.

== Acting career ==
Shah Rukh Khan's acting career began in television in the late 1980s with the series ''Fauji'' (1989) and ''Circus'' (1989–1990). He made his Bollywood debut in the 1992 film ''Deewana'', which was a commercial success.

In the following years, Khan established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema by starring in a series of successful films, including ''Darr'' (1993), ''Baazigar'' (1993), and ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995). ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'', directed by Aditya Chopra, remains one of the longest-running films in the history of Indian cinema.

=== 1990s: Breakthrough and superstardom ===
During the 1990s, Khan rose to prominence with a string of box office hits. His roles in romantic films such as ''Dil Se'' (1998), ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998), and ''Dil To Pagal Hai'' (1997) earned him widespread acclaim. Khan became known as Bollywood's "King of Romance" for his portrayal of charismatic lovers, and his chemistry with co-stars such as Kajol and Madhuri Dixit became iconic.

=== 2000s: Established icon ===
In the 2000s, Khan took on a variety of roles, expanding his image beyond romantic leads. His performances in ''Devdas'' (2002), ''Swades'' (2004), ''Veer-Zaara'' (2004), ''Chak De! India'' (2007), and ''My Name Is Khan'' (2010) solidified his status as a versatile actor.

Khan's portrayal of an autistic man in ''My Name Is Khan'' was particularly well-received, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and international acclaim. His role as a hockey coach in ''Chak De! India'' was both a critical and commercial success, with the film being hailed as one of the best sports films in Indian cinema.

=== 2010s and beyond: Continued success ===
Despite facing some commercial setbacks in the late 2010s, Khan remained one of Bollywood's most bankable stars. He made a successful return with films like ''Chennai Express'' (2013), ''Happy New Year'' (2014), and ''Raees'' (2017).

In 2023, Khan starred in ''Jawan'' and ''Pathaan'', which became two of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, reaffirming his status as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema.

== Business ventures ==
Apart from acting, Khan is the co-owner of the production company Red Chillies Entertainment and the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. He has produced several films under the Red Chillies banner, many of which have been major box office successes.

== Philanthropy ==
Shah Rukh Khan is involved in several charitable causes, including child health and education. Through his non-profit organization, the Meer Foundation, Khan has worked to support women and children affected by acid attacks. He has also been involved in providing aid to disaster-stricken areas and in supporting cancer patients.

In 2018, Khan was honored with the ''Crystal Award'' at the World Economic Forum in Davos for his leadership in championing women's and children's rights in India.

== Personal life ==
Khan married Gauri Khan (née Chhibber) in 1991. The couple has three children: son Aryan (born 1997), daughter Suhana (born 2000), and son AbRam (born 2013). Gauri is a successful film producer and interior designer.

The Khan family resides in their lavish Mumbai home, ''Mannat'', a tourist landmark in itself.

== Awards and honors ==
Shah Rukh Khan has received numerous accolades throughout his career. These include:

* 14 Filmfare Awards
* Padma Shri (2005)
* ''Legion of Honour'' (France’s highest civilian award)
* ''Crystal Award'' (2018, for his work in humanitarian causes)

== Filmography ==

* ''Deewana'' (1992)
* ''Baazigar'' (1993)
* ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995)
* ''Dil To Pagal Hai'' (1997)
* ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998)
* ''Devdas'' (2002)
* ''Chak De! India'' (2007)
* ''My Name Is Khan'' (2010)
* ''Chennai Express'' (2013)
* ''Raees'' (2017)
* ''Pathaan'' (2023)
* ''Jawan'' (2023)

== See also ==

* List of highest-paid Indian actors
* List of Bollywood actors

== External links ==

* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451321/ Shah Rukh Khan] on IMDb {{IMDb}} 
* [https://www.instagram.com/iamsrk/?hl=en Shah Rukh Khan] on Instagram {{Instagram}} 
* [https://www.facebook.com/IamSRK/ Shah Rukh Khan] on Facebook {{Facebook}} 
* [https://x.com/iamsrk Shah Rukh Khan] on Twitter {{Twitter}}