🧒 Early Life & Family
Born: November 2, 1965, New Delhi
Full name: Shahrukh Khan
Parents: Meer Taj Mohammed Khan (freedom fighter, engineer) and Lateef Fatima (magistrate)
Education: BA (Economics) from Hansraj College; later studied at Jamia Millia Islamia and National School of Drama
Tragedies: Lost father at 15 and mother in 1991
📺 Television Beginnings
TV debut with Fauji (1988) as Cadet Abhimanyu Rai, followed by Circus—gaining early national fame.
🎥 Bollywood Breakthrough & Stardom
Early Villain Roles (1992–1994)
- Deewana (1992) – Filmfare Debut Award
- Anti-hero roles in Baazigar, Darr – critical acclaim
Romantic Hero Era (1995–2006)
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – Ran over 1000 weeks in theaters
- Hits include: Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, Mohabbatein, KANK
Dramatic & Action Roles (2002–2010)
- Iconic films: Devdas, Swades, Chak De! India, My Name Is Khan
Hiatus & Comeback (2017–2023)
- After Zero (2018), returned with record-breakers Pathaan, Jawan, Dunki (2023)
🎬 Production & Business Ventures
- Co-founded Dreamz Unlimited and Red Chillies Entertainment
- Owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders
- Endorses 30+ brands, hosts TV shows, and leads stage tours globally
🏆 Awards & Honors
- 15 Filmfare Awards – 8 Best Actor
- Padma Shri (India, 2005)
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France, 2007); Légion d’honneur (2014)
- Five honorary doctorates; WEF Crystal Award (2018)
👨 Personal Life
- Married to Gauri Chibber (1991)
- Children: Aryan, Suhana, AbRam
- Residence: Mannat, Mumbai
🌍 Philanthropy
- Founder of Meer Foundation – supports acid-attack survivors and women’s empowerment
- Champion of education, disaster relief, child health, HIV awareness, and more
💵 Net Worth & Cultural Legacy
- Estimated net worth: $750–770 million
- 100+ films; revered globally by fans and diaspora alike
- Known as “King Khan” and “Baadshah of Bollywood”
📝 Summary
Shah Rukh Khan’s journey is one of resilience, brilliance, and boundless charisma. From Delhi’s theater circles to becoming a global phenomenon, he represents ambition, grace, and stardom. Whether as a romantic lead, dramatic performer, entrepreneur, or humanitarian—SRK continues to inspire millions worldwide.
Sources: Wikipedia, DhakaPost, Britannica
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