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Shah Rukh Khan
Becoming one of Hindi cinema’s defining romantic stars, from DDLJ to Devdas.
Bollywood · Red Chillies Entertainment
- Born
- 2 November 1965
- Birthplace
- New Delhi, India
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Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor and producer whose screen career ranges from obsessive villains to romantic leads and action heroes. His films helped Hindi cinema reach large audiences beyond India.
Early life
Delhi beginnings
He grew up in Delhi and acted in school productions before studying economics at Hansraj College.
Theatre training
He worked with Barry John’s theatre group before finding roles on television.
Career
- 1989
Television breakthrough
Fauji introduced him to viewers as a young army recruit.
- 1992
Moving into films
Deewana launched his Hindi film career after he moved to Mumbai.
- 1993–1995
A leading star
Villainous roles in Baazigar and Darr preceded his romantic breakthrough in DDLJ.
- 2004 onward
Producer and performer
He co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment and continued across romance, drama and action.
Selected work
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
A romance with Kajol about love, family approval and Indians living abroad.
Devdas
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s lavish adaptation cast him as a self-destructive lover.
Chak De! India
He played a coach rebuilding an Indian women’s hockey team.
Beyond work
Family
He married Gauri Khan in 1991; they have three children.
Sport and philanthropy
He became a co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders and established the Meer Foundation.
Sources & photo credit
Biography ↗Life and work ↗Photo: Bollywood Hungama. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
