KING KHAN BIOGRAPHY

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the leading stars of the Indian film industry, who has been ruling the Indian cinematic world for decades. Often referred to as the romantic icon of Indian cinema, Shah Rukh has many nicknames such as ‘Badshah of Bollywood’, King Khan’ and ‘King of Bollywood’. He was a brilliant student and also did well in extra-curricular activities. He followed his dream to become an actor and his passion towards his work established him as one of the most renowned actors across the globe. He has been working hard throughout his career and has never given up. He has been through various upheavals in his life like injuries and criticism, but this only added fuel to his enthusiasm. The talented actor made a fresh start every time he was struck by an obstacle. He has an optimistic attitude towards life and faces all that comes with a firm belief in God. As an actor, he has tasted great successes as well as miserable failures. However, the successes he has registered make his failures seem negligible. He is also a producer and even owns a cricket team which plays in the ‘Indian Premier League’, a cricket tournament. He is a family man who, in spite of his busy schedule, finds time to be with his family. 

• He got his first acting break with the 1988 television show ‘Dil Dariya’ which was the directorial venture of Lekh Tandon. This show’s launch was delayed due to a few production problems and was released eventually.
• In 1989, another series named ‘Fauji’ which featured Shah Rukh was launched, which marked his debut in the world of television. The same year saw the release of a soap titled ‘Circus’, in which Khan played an important role.
• During the same time, he also appeared in other television series, such as ‘Umeed’ and ‘Wagle ki Duniya’, as well as the telefilm named ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’.
• In 1991, director Mani Kaul’s series ‘Idiot’ featured him, and the same year, this aspiring actor travelled to Mumbai (then Bombay), with a dream to join the Indian film industry.
• The same year he signed four films, and started shooting for ‘Dil Aashna Hai’, which was the directorial debut of the Indian film actress Hema Malini.
• His film ‘Deewana’ was released in the year 1992, and thus the actor’s Bollywood journey began. This year also saw the release of a few other films of the actor, such as ‘Dil Aashna Hai’, ‘Chamatkar’ as well as ‘Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman’.
• After playing the protagonist in a few films, Khan ventured into the role of an anti-hero. In 1993, he played the anti-hero in the movies ‘Darr’ and ‘Baazigar’. The same year, his film ‘Maya Memsaab’, was released. The movie was surrounded with a lot of controversy due to a nude scene featuring Khan and actress Deepa Sahi. The following year, his films ‘Anjaam’ and ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’ reached the audiences.

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)	SRK, King Khan, King of Romance, Baadshah
Profession(s)	Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 40 inches - Waist: 32 inches - Biceps: 14 inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career

Debut	TV: Fauji (1989) Film: Deewana (1992)
Awards/Honours	Filmfare Awards 1993: Best Debut Actor for Deewana 1994: Best Actor for Baazigar 1995: Critics Award for Best Actor for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Best Villain for Anjaam 1996: Best Actor for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1998: Best Actor for Dil To Pagal Hai 1999: Best Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2001: Critics Award for Best Actor for Mohabbatein 2002: Given the Special Award Swiss Consulate Trophy 2003: Best Actor for Devdas 2005: Best Actor for Swades 2008: Best Actor for Chak De India 2011: Best Actor for My Name Is Khan Personal Life Date of Birth 2 November 1965 Age (as in 2017) 52 Years Birth Place New Delhi, India Zodiac sign/Sun sign Scorpio Signature Nationality Indian Hometown New Delhi, India School St. Columba’s School, Delhi College/University Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi Educational Qualification(s) Bachelor's degree in Economics Masters degree in Mass Communications (Film making) Religion Islam Caste/Sect Sunni Ethnicity Pathan Food Habit Non-Vegetarian Address Mannat, Land’s End, Bandstand, Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400050, India Hobbies Playing Computer Games, Collecting Gadgets, Playing Cricket Likes/Dislikes Likes: Cricket, Books, Computer and Video Games, Hi-Tech Gadgets, Rain, Colognes Dislikes: Sentimentality and Displaying his own feelings, Liars, Early Mornings, Heat, Getting Pictured while eating Controversies • In 2001, Shah Rukh was accused for illegally using a plot of land, which was given to her mother on an annual licence fee. He was charged a fine of Rs 12,627 for not paying the license fee and violating the law. not only did the family fail to pay the license fee but it also built a • In 2008, Shahrukh and Salman fought at Katrina Kaif's birthday party. • In 2012, he attracted a controversy by slapping Shirish Kunder (Farah Khan's husband) in a party. • In 2012, during an IPL match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, he was criticised for manhandling a security guard and was also barred from entering Wankhede stadium. • In 2013, his statement that he is going to have a baby boy through Surrogacy was condemned by the Indian Radiological and Imaging Associations. They questioned that how could he know the sex of the baby since sex determination is banned in India. However, BMC gave him a clean chit. • He was caught Smoking publicly in Rajasthan during IPL match in 2012. In 2016, he was accused by the local group of flouting heritage rules and building a ramp outside his bungalow, which was demolished by the BMC officials. Relationships & More Marital Status Married Affairs/Girlfriends Gauri Chibber Marriage Date 25 October 1991 Family Wife/Spouse Gauri Khan (Indian Film Producer and an Interior Designer) Children Sons- Aryan Khan, AbRam Khan Daughter- Suhana Khan Parents Father- Late Taj Mohammad Khan (Businessman) Mother- Late Lateef Fatima (Magistrate, Social Worker) Siblings Brother- None Sister- Shahnaz Lalarukh (Elder) Favourite Things Favourite Food(s) Tandoori Chicken, Chinese Cuisines Favourite Beverage(s) Pepsi, Coffee Favourite Actor(s) Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan Favourite Actresses Mumtaz, Saira Banu Favourite TV Show American: Narcos Favourite Colour(s) Blue, Black, White Favourite Phrase 'Let's do it' Favourite Destination(s) London & Dubai Favourite Perfume(s) Diptyque, Armani, Tuscany and Azzaro Favourite Book The Hitch-Hiker's Guid to The Galaxy (Author Douglas) Favourite Car BMW Favourite Outfit(s) Jeans, T-Shirt and Jacket Favourite Male Co-Stars Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff Favourite Female Co-Stars Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Madhuri Dixit Favourite Film Director Manmohan Desai Favourite Music Director A. R. Rahman Favourite Sport(s) Hockey, Football, Cricket Favourite Soccer Player(s) Socrates, Pele, Maradona and Mattheus Favourite Fashion Designer(s) Dolce & Gabbana Favourite Historical Person(s) Genghis Khan, Hitler, Napoleon Favourite Subject English, especially Shakespeare Favourite Spice Red Chillies Government Awards 2005: Padma Shri by The Government of India 2013: Goodwill ambassador by The Government of South Korea 2014: Légion d'honneur by The Government of France Other Awards 2007: NDTV Indian of the Year 2011: Pyramide con Marni by the UNESCO Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name.

October 26, 2018