Shah Rukh Khan Biography, Facts & Life Story

Shah Rukh Khan is a renowned Indian movie actor, film producer and television host. Owing to his immense recognition, he is recurrently called as “King Khan” or “King of Bollywood”. Shah Rukh Khan has starred in more than 80 Hindi movies. He is typically recognized for being one of the most prosperous superstars around the world.

King Khan was born in Delhi, India on 2nd November, 1965. His father name is Taj Mohammad Khan who as an Indian freedom fighter hailed from Peshawar and her mother Lateef Fatima. Shah Rukh Khan spent his infantile period in Rajendra Nagar part of New Delhi. He completed his schooling at St. Columba’s School and he actively participated in his sports, academics and drama activities.

Once completing his school, Shah Rukh Khan studied at Hansraj College Delhi from 1985-1988 and earned his Graduation Degree with a major in Economics. Regardless of the fact that Khan pursued his Mass Communication degree at Jamia Millia Islamia University, he decided to make his appearance in Bollywood film industry. In the year 1991, Shah Rukh Khan settled in Mumbai pursuing the death of his parents. This marked his entrance into the silver screen.

In later part of 1980s, Shah Rukh Khan initiated his career as an actor in a number of television serials. He first seemed as a hero in the movie Deewana, which was released in the year 1992. He also won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this movie. Henceforth, there was no looking back for this brilliant actor. Shah Rukh starred in a number of movies that have become famed amongst all age groups.

A few of the most popular movies in which he acted are as follows: Darr, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Chak De! India, Om Shanti Om, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Chak De India and Veer Zaara. Shah Rukh Khan is the recipient of 14 Filmfare Awards for his influence to Hindi movies and 8 of them were received under Best Actor category which is an incomparable feat.

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Facts You Never Knew About Shah Rukh Khan!

• Shah Rukh Khan was born in a middle class family as his father was associated with a transport business and mother was a judge.
  During an TV interview, Shah Rukh revealed that his Mom was a South-Indian and purely belonged to Andhra Pradesh though later moved towards Karnataka.
  Shah Rukh Khan is a real food buff and crazy for Raan Roast and Tandoori Chicken, once he told that he can eat Tandoori Chicken more than 365 days.
  He also did small roles in Television serials named Wagle Ki Duniya, Umeed, or even in an English Tele film titled In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.
  After his Mom’s death in the year1991, he settled in Mumbai together with his sister.
  King Khan was afterwards casted in back-to-back movies named Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Chamatkar, King Uncle, Maya Memsaab, Darr, Baazigar and also a cameo appearance in Pehla Nasha.
  Even though he doesn’t stutter in his real life, his dialogue, I love you KKK Kiran from the film Darr became an all-time favorite hit.

Shah Rukh Khan Education

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in EconomicsMasters degree in Mass Communications (Film making)

School: St. Columba’s School, Delhi

College: Hansraj College, University of Delhi, DelhiJamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi

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Shah Rukh Khan Career

Profession: Actor, Producer

Known For: Known as Mr. King Khan

Debut TV Series/Movie:

• TV Debut: Fauji (1989)
• Film Debut: Deewana (1992)

Salary: 40 crore/film (INR)

Net Worth: $800 million

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Family & Relatives

Father: Late Taj Mohammad Khan (Businessman)

Mother: Late Lateef Fatima (Magistrate, Social Worker)

Brother(s): Ifthikar Ahmed (chief engineer of the port in the 1960s)

Sister(s): Shahnaz Lalarukh (Elder)

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Girlfriend: Gauri Khan (Producer)

Son(s): Aryan Khan, Abram Khan

Daughter(s): Suhana Khan

Ex Girlfriends:

• Gauri Chibber