Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, widely known as SRK, "King Khan," and the "King of Bollywood," is an Indian actor, film producer, entrepreneur, television personality, philanthropist, and one of the most influential figures in world cinema. He is widely regarded as one of the most internationally recognized and commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. Born in New Delhi, India, Khan studied at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, received theatre training under Barry John, and later pursued Mass Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia. During his college years, he actively participated in stage productions, laying the foundation for his acting career. He made his television acting debut with *Fauji* (1988), followed by *Circus* (1989). Following the deaths of his father in 1980 and his mother in 1991, Khan relocated to Mumbai to pursue acting professionally. Khan's first signed feature film was *Dil Aashna Hai* (1992), directed by Hema Malini. However, *Deewana* (1992) was released first and is officially recognized as his theatrical film debut. His performance earned the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, launching one of the most successful careers in Indian cinema. Over the following three decades, he has appeared in more than 116 films, with notable performances in *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge* (1995), *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai* (1998), *Chak De! India* (2007), *My Name Is Khan* (2010), and *Jawan* (2023). He has also produced more than 18 feature films. Khan has won 14 Filmfare Awards, including a record eight Best Actor awards. In 2005, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri. The Government of France awarded him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2007) and the Legion of Honour (2014). In 2023, Guinness World Records recognized him as the Most In-Demand Actor in the World for 2022–2023. In 2025, he received the Silver Lotus Award for Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards for *Jawan* (2023). Beyond acting, Khan co-founded Dreams Unlimited in 1999 with Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza. In 2002, he established Red Chillies Entertainment with Gauri Khan, one of India's leading film production and visual effects companies. He is also the co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the Indian Premier League. Khan has hosted the Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Star Screen Awards, and several television programs, including *Kaun Banega Crorepati* (Season 3), *Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?*, *Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout*, *India Poochega – Sabse Shaana Kaun?*, *TED Talks India Nayi Soch*, and *TED Talks India Nayi Baat*. He later hosted the 24th IIFA Awards (2024) and the 70th Filmfare Awards (2025). Khan has represented international brands, including TAG Heuer in India since 2003. He is also recognized for his humanitarian work through the Meer Foundation, supporting healthcare, education, women's empowerment, disaster relief, and rehabilitation programs for acid attack survivors. With a global fan base spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Africa, and the worldwide Indian diaspora, Shah Rukh Khan remains one of the most influential and successful personalities in Indian cinema, leaving a lasting legacy as an actor, producer, entrepreneur, television personality, and philanthropist. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Cast

Jawan

(Vikram Rathore / Azad)

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

(Rahul Raichand)

Heyy Babyy

(Raj Malhotra)

Veer-Zaara

(Veer Pratap Singh)

Chalte Chalte

(Raj Mathur)

Kal Ho Naa Ho

(Aman Mathur)

Aśoka

(Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan)

Saathiya

(Yeshwant Rao)

Dil Se..

(Amarkanth Varma)

Mohabbatein

(Raj Aryan Malhotra)

Om Shanti Om

(Om Prakash Makhija / Om Kapoor)

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

(Rahul Khanna)

Aao Wish Karein

(Narrator)

Pardes

(Arjun Sagar)

Paheli

(Kishanlal / Ghost)

Cinema Asia: India

(Self (archive footage))

My Name Is Khan

(Rizwan Khan)

Kaal

(Guest Appearance)

Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva

(Mohan Bhargav)

Darr

(Rahul Mehra)

Don 2

(Mark "Don" Donald)

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

(Surinder 'Suri' Sahni / Raj Kapoor)

Main Hoon Na

(Major Ram Prasad Sharma)

Ra.One

(Shekhar Subramaniam / G.One)

Dil To Pagal Hai

(Rahul)

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

(Dev Saran)

Chak De! India

(Kabir Khan)

Baadshah

(Raj/ Baadshah)

Dulha Mil Gaya

(Pawan Raj Gandhi)

Hey Ram

(Amjad Ali Khan)

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

(Sunil)

Devdas

(Devdas Mukherjee)

Bhoothnath

(Aditya Sharma)

Swades

(Mohan Bhargav)

Deewana

(Raja Sahay)

Chamatkar

(Sunder Srivastava)

Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman

(Raj "Raju" Mathur)

Billu

(Sahir Khan)

Don

(Mark "Don" Donald / Vijay Pal)

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

(Raj Malhotra)

Baazigar

(Ajay Sharma / Vicky Malhotra)

King Uncle

(Anil Bansal)

Always Kabhi Kabhi

(Special Appearance in "Antenna" Song)

Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam

(Gopal)

Karan Arjun

(Arjun Singh / Vijay)

Yes Boss

(Rahul Joshi)

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

(Ajay Bakshi)

Chaahat

(Roop Singh Rathod)

Trimurti

(Romi Singh)

King

Dil Aashna Hai

(Karan D. Singh)

Anjaam

(Vijay Agnihotri)

Josh

(Max "Maxie" Dias)

Jab Tak Hai Jaan

(Major Samar Anand)

One 2 Ka 4

(Arun Verma)

Duplicate

(Bablu Chaudhary / Manu Dada)

Ram Jaane

(Ram Jaane)

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!

(Hero)

Zamaana Deewana

(Rahul Singh)

Guddu

(Guddu Bahadur)

English Babu Desi Mem

(Vikram / Hari / Gopal Mayur)

Army

(Arjun Singh)

Koyla

(Shankar)

Tiger 3

(Pathaan)

Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke

(Dushant)

Shakti: The Power

(Jai Singh)

Silsiilay

(Sutradhar)

Maya Memsaab

(Lalit)

Chennai Express

(Rahul Mithaiwala)

Bhoothnath Returns

(Aditya Sharma)

Dunki

(Hardayal 'Hardy' Singh Dhillon)

Hope

(Anand Gupta)

Happy New Year

(Charlie)

A Date with Shahrukh Khan

Interview With Shah Rukh Khan A Dunki Special

(Self)

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

(Interviewer (Hindi version))

Sar Ankhon Par

(Himself)

Aao Wish Karein

(Narrator (voice))

Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega

(Rahul Khanna)

I See You

(Special Appearance in "Subah Subah" Song)

My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan

(Self - Featured Guest)

Krazzy 4

(Guest Appearance)

The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan

(Self)

Raees

(Raees Alam)

Dilwale

(Raj/Kaali)

Fan

(Gaurav Chandna / Aryan Khanna)

Bombay Talkies

(Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited))

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

(Tahir Taliyar Khan (uncredited))

Dear Zindagi

(Dr. Jehangir Khan)

Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino

(Self)

Luck by Chance

(Self)

Tubelight

(Goga Pasha)

Jab Harry Met Sejal

(Harinder Singh Nehra)

Pehla Nasha

(Himself)

Dushman Duniya Ka

(Badru)

Zero

(Bauaa Singh)

Alag

(Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song)

Gaja Gamini

(Shahrukh)

Gudgudee

(Special Appearance)

Achanak

(Shah Rukh Khan (uncredited))

Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"

(Shah Rukh Khan)

Love Breakups Zindagi

(Shah Rukh Khan)

Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye

(Shah Rukh Khan)

Shaurya

(Narrator)

Mahan Karz

Laal Singh Chaddha

(Shah Rukh Khan)

In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones

(Senior)

The Zoya Factor

(Narrator)

One World: Together at Home

(Self)

Pathaan

(Pathaan)

Baazigar 2

Kismat Konnection

(Narrator (voice))

Aryan Khan x Shah Rukh Khan Project

King: Part 2

Main Hoon Na 2

(Major Ram Prasad Sharma)

Untitled Sanjay Leela Bhansali/SRK Film

Bollywood Temptation - Live Concert - 2004

(Self)

In Liebe Shahrukh: Die schönsten Lieder aus den Filmen mit Shahrukh Khan

(Self)

Shahrukh Khan - Mein Leben: Die inoffizielle Biografie

(Self)

Faszination Tollywood

(Self)

Circus

(Shekaran Rai)

Ramez Underground

Doosra Keval

(Keval)

Idiot

(Pawan Raghujan)

Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?

(Self - Host)

Wagle Ki Duniya

(Mr. Young Man)

Living With a Superstar

(Self)

Filmfare Awards

(Host)

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs

(Self - Guest)

Umang

The Kapil Sharma Show

(Self)

Comedy Nights with Kapil

(Self)

Koffee with Karan

(Self)

The Anupam Kher Show

(Self)

Oye! It's Friday!

(Self)

Tere Mere Beach Mein

(Self)

Up Close & Personal with PZ

(Self)

Yaaron Ki Baraat

(Self)

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

(Self)

Mazaaq Raat

(Self)

10 Ka Dum

(Self)

Aap Ki Adalat

(Himself)

Comedy Nights Bachao

(Self)

Kaun Banega Crorepati

(Self - Host)

Kaun Banega Crorepati

(Self)

TED Talks India

(Self - Host)

Fauji

(Lt. Abhimanyu Rai)

The Romantics

(Self)

Barely Speaking with Arnub

(Self)

The Tribe

(Self)

The Roshans

(Self)

Zee Cine Awards

(Host)

Titu Talks

(Shah Rukh Khan)

Filmfare Awards

The Ba***ds of Bollywood

(Shah Rukh Khan)

The adventures of Raj

(Shah Rukh Khan)