Shah Rukh Khan, the 'King' of Bollywood. He has countless fans not only in India, but all over the world today. Whenever you hear his name, the face of a fairy tale hero, the symbol of love, appears before your eyes.
Having won the hearts of Indian cinema lovers for three decades, he has become a star among stars. Today is his birthday.
Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi. He had a strong interest in acting and dancing throughout his childhood and adolescence. He studied economics at Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
Shahrukh made his acting debut with the television series 'Fauji' and 'Circus' in Delhi. He entered Bollywood with the film 'Deewana' directed by Raj Kawar in 1992. Since then, he has not stopped. He has transformed himself into a King, then a King, by captivating the audience with all kinds of roles - love, action, comedy, tragedy. He has built his huge empire in Bollywood.
Shahrukh's career has basically been built as a symbol of love and passion. In 1995, Shahrukh wrote a new love story in the history of Bollywood with the movie 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. Apart from this, movies like Baazigar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Devdas, Veer-Zaara have established him as the king of love. From being an 'antihero' in horror, he became the 'King of Romance' overnight. But not only romance, he has also touched the hearts of the audience with social and patriotic roles in movies like Swadesh, Chak De! India.
Once upon a time, Shahrukh wanted to prove himself as an action hero. In that case too, he was successful. He showed his acting prowess in the Don series and Pathan and Jawan movies. As heroines, Kajol, Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla were Shahrukh's successful partners in the early stages of his career. He also paired successfully with Sridevi, Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chowdhury. In the next generation, Shahrukh has also won over Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma as heroes.
Among the directors he has worked with are Yash Chopra, Mani Ratnam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Farah Khan, Karan Johar, Sidharth Anand, Rohit Shetty, Rajkumar Hirani, Atlee. Shah Rukh has given hit films with each of them.
Day by day, he has established himself as a global star beyond the borders of India. His stardom has spread to various countries in America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia through a huge fan base. Every year on his birthday, thousands of fans come to see him from Kolkata, Mumbai, and abroad.
His fan club organizes various social responsibilities, such as organizing regular charity events for cancer patients, old age homes, and children with special needs, around his birthday. Shah Rukh Khan's respect and compassion for women is unique. That is why the number of his female fans is countless. Everyone from teenagers to eighty-year-olds loves this actor. He also considers him an ideal.
In his personal life, Shah Rukh married Gauri Khan out of love. He is living a happy life with three children, Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. Shah Rukh's rise to fame is all about his family. Shah Rukh often says, 'My biggest achievement is my family.' King Khan loves to spend time with his family during his free time. In an interview, Shah Rukh said that he would not even think of jumping in front of a moving car to protect his children.
Humanity, humility, honesty are the qualities that have endeared him to people outside of films. However, he has not avoided controversy either. Sometimes his statements or work have been criticized. But he has always moved forward by developing confidence, hard work, and talent. Even after 61 years, that journey continues. Shah Rukh's residence 'Mannat' has now become one of the most visited places in Mumbai. On this special day, thousands of people will gather in front of Mannat, waiting to catch a glimpse of their beloved hero.
