Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Shahrukh Khan began their career in 1992 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 34 years. With over 90 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 6.1, Shahrukh Khan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Shahrukh Khan's influence on Tamil cinema is generational — their work continues to define the standard for the industry.
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Biography
Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor and film producer based in Hindi cinema, widely regarded as one of the most successful stars in the history of Bollywood, often referred to as 'King of Bollywood' or 'King Khan'. He starred in landmark films including Swades (2004), My Name Is Khan (2010), and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), and has won 15 Filmfare Awards along with a National Film Award for his production work. Known for his romantic hero persona and intense dramatic range, he repeatedly collaborated with directors Karan Johar and Farah Khan, the latter directing Main Hoon Na (2004) and Om Shanti Om (2007). After a hiatus, he returned with blockbusters Pathaan (2023) and Jawan (2023), both among the highest-grossing Indian films ever made.
Iconic Roles
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
The quintessential Bollywood romantic hero whose charm and persistence define an era; became the longest-running film in Indian cinema history.
Chak De! India
A disgraced former hockey player who coaches the Indian women's national team to a World Cup victory; widely regarded as one of SRK's finest performances.
My Name Is Khan
A man with Asperger's syndrome on a mission to tell the US President he is not a terrorist; earned SRK global critical acclaim for his nuanced portrayal.
Swades
An NRI NASA scientist who returns to rural India and is moved to give up his career abroad to contribute to his home village; considered one of SRK's most mature and understated roles.
Don: The Chase Begins Again
A suave, ruthless crime lord with a double-identity twist; SRK's cool reinvention of the classic Amitabh Bachchan role made the franchise his own.
Defining Moments
The outstretched arms pose on the mustard fields — SRK running toward the camera with arms wide open
Though from an earlier film not in the list, this is arguably his single most replicated image in Indian cinema — the pose became the universal Bollywood symbol of romantic love and is inseparable from his identity as a star
Mohan Bhargava's train window scene — sitting silently with moist eyes as he watches India pass by, torn between his American life and his roots
Considered one of SRK's finest pieces of restrained acting; the scene crystallizes the film's emotional core without a single word, widely cited as proof of his dramatic depth beyond romance
View film →Don's cold, smirking reveal after sustaining a brutal fight — the moment that redefined the Don franchise and SRK's action-villain persona
Established SRK as a credible action star with menace; the suave, calculating Don became one of his most beloved alternate personas and spawned a successful sequel
View film →Kabir Khan's 'sattar minute' locker-room speech before the World Cup final, rallying a divided team with controlled fury
A masterclass in understated intensity; this speech became a cultural touchstone for leadership and redemption, fundamentally reshaping how audiences perceived SRK as a serious actor
Rizwan Khan walking through America post-9/11, repeating 'My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist' to the US President
The film's climactic payoff; SRK's portrayal of an autistic Muslim man navigating post-9/11 prejudice earned global recognition and is frequently cited as his most emotionally demanding performance
View film →Shahrukh Khan by the Numbers
If you watched every Shahrukh Khan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 8 days and 1h. Most-paired with Rani Mukerji — 10 films together.
Filmography
See all 90 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Shahrukh Khan.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Shahrukh Khan has worked most frequently with Karan Johar (4 films), Yash Chopra (3 films), Aziz Mirza (3 films), Kamal Haasan (2 films), and Mahesh Bhatt (2 films).
Did You Know?
Shah Rukh Khan's full name is Shah Rukh Khan, often abbreviated as SRK.
He was born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, India.
He is often referred to as the 'King of Bollywood' or 'Badshah of Bollywood'.
He studied at St. Columba's School in Delhi and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
He began his acting career on television, starring in the series 'Fauji' (1988) and 'Circus' (1989).
Signature Dialogues
Bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain, Senorita.
Raj·Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
My name is Khan... aur main terrorist nahi hoon.
Rizvan Khan·My Name Is Khan
Sattar minute, sattar minute hain tumhare paas. Poora Hindustan dekh raha hai. Sirf sattar minute.
Kabir Khan·Chak De! India
Pyaar dosti hai. Agar woh meri sabse achi dost nahi ban sakti, toh main usse kabhi pyaar kar hi nahi sakta. Kyunki dosti bina toh pyaar hota hi nahi.
Rahul·Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost.
Om Prakash Makhija / Om Kapoor·Om Shanti Om
Photos
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News & Stories
Shah Rukh Khan Shares New Posters of Dunki, Looking Ready to Take on the World
6/11/2023
Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan's new look in the poster is all the rage
14/7/2023
Pathaan Box Office Surprise the Cine Industry!
30/1/2023
Shahrukh Khan Very Fresh Images.
1/10/2018
Don 3 remake will not be the same as before
29/3/2018
Legacy & Influence
Shah Rukh Khan's legacy in Indian cinema is defined by his transformation into a global icon and his profound impact on the industry's commercial and cultural reach. Emerging in the early 1990s, he represented a new, urban, and confident Indian identity, distinct from the action heroes of the previous decade. His career trajectory is marked by an unparalleled dominance in the romantic genre, with films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995) cementing his 'King of Romance' persona. This film, in particular, became a cultural landmark, running in a Mumbai theater for over two decades and shaping modern narratives of love, family, and Indian diaspora identity. Beyond romance, Khan strategically diversified his roles, taking on anti-hero parts in 'Baazigar' (1993) and 'Darr' (1993), which expanded the range of protagonists in mainstream Hindi cinema. His later career saw him pushing boundaries in films exploring social issues ('My Name Is Khan', 2010) and complex psychological dramas ('Fan', 2016). As a producer through his company Red Chillies Entertainment, he has championed technological innovation, notably in visual effects, raising the technical bar for the industry. His contribution extends beyond the screen; his wit, intelligence, and business acumen have made him a formidable media personality and a key ambassador for Indian cinema worldwide. He symbolizes the aspirational dream, a self-made superstar whose journey from Delhi to global fame embodies a modern Indian success story, inspiring millions and significantly expanding Bollywood's international audience.