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Shahrukh Khan is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as “The King of Bollywood”, Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi Films. Shahrukh made his debut in film Deewana.

Shahrukh Khan’s films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chak De! India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) remain some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, while films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and My Name Is Khan (2010) have been top-grossing Indian productions in the overseas markets, thus making him one of the most successful actors of India.

He is married to Gauri Khan and has two children namely Aryan and Suhana.

Film career:

Shahrukh Khan studied acting under celebrated Theatre Director Barry John at Delhi’s Theatre Action Group (TAG). In 2007, John commented thus on his former pupil, “The credit for the phenomenally successful development and management of Shahrukh’s career goes to the superstar himself.” Shahrukh Khan started shooting for Lekh Tandon’s television series Dil Dariya, but its delay meant that he made his acting debut with the 1988 television series, Fauji, playing the leading role of Commando Abhimanyu Rai. He went on to appear in other television serials, such as the 1989 serial, Aziz Mirza’s Circus, which depicted the life of circus performers. The same year, Shahrukh also had a minor role in the made-for-television English-language film, In Which Annie Gives it Those Ones, which was based on life at Delhi University and was written by Arundhati Roy. When Khan appeared in those teleserials, people found in him some resemblance with actor Dilip Kumar and also compared his acting style with the latter’s.

In the year 1991, after moving to Mumbai from New Delhi, Shahrukh made his Bollywood debut in the film ‘Deewana’ opposite Divya Bharati as the second male lead. Deewana was a box office hit and launched Shahrukh’s career in Bollywood. His second Bollywood movie, ‘Maaya Memsaab’ was caught up with some controversy due to his appearance in an ‘explicit’ movie scene. In 1993, his 3rd movie ‘Baazigar’, became a major hit. In 1995, Shahrukh starred in Aditya Chopra’s ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, which became a great commercial and critical success. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge, became one of the biggest blockbusters by grossing more than 12 billion rupees. In the late 1990′s Shahrukh also starred in many successful movies which included Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’, Subhash Ghai’s Pardes and ultimately Karan Johar’s debut ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. He was also praised for his performance in the movie, ‘Dil Se’ which was an overseas commercial success.
In the year 2000, Shahrukh’s success continued and he recieved critical acclaim in Aditya Chopra’s film ‘Mohabbatein’ for his role portrayal of a teacher. In 2000 Shahrukh Khan along with actress Juhi Chawla set up his own production house called ‘Dreamz Unlimited’. Later in the year he partnered with Karan Johar in the movie ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ which became that year’s 2nd biggest hit. In the year 2002, Shahrukh starred in the movie ‘Devdas’ which turned out to be one of the biggest hits that year. The other box office hits that followed are the film, ‘Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam’, Yash Chopra’s ‘Veer Zaara’, Karan Johar’s, ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and the 2006 remake of the film ‘Don’. He won more accoladesfor his performance in the 2007 movie, ‘Chak de India’, which was about the Indian national women’s hockey team and won multiple awards. Also in the same year, his movie ‘Om Shanti Om’, directed by Farah Khan became a major hit both in India and the overseas. Shahrukh also lent his voice to the character of Mr. Lajawaab (Mr. Incredible), in the Hindi version of the Disney animated movie, ‘The Incredible’.
In the year 2004, Shahrukh launched ‘Red Chilies Entertainment’, his other production company. He starred and produced the films, ‘Main Hoo Na’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’ which were great box office hits. In the year 2008, his company became the owner of the ‘Kolkata Knight Riders’ of the IPL cricket League backed by the BCCI.

Shahrukh has also ventured in the Television arena with some shows in the recent years. In 2007, he hosted ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, a popular game show, which was the Indian version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’.

In 2008, he hosted another game show called, ‘Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain.

Shahrukh Khan Childhood Photos