Shah Rukh Khan — Full Biography | Nazaara Box

🧒 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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