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Shah Rukh Khan

Indian actor and producer known as the “King of Bollywood”

Birthday November 2
Birthplace New Delhi
Nationality Indian
Years active 1988–present
Known for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Pathaan, Jawan
Nicknames SRK, King Khan

Biography

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor and film producer who has starred in more than 80 Hindi films. Known as the “King of Bollywood”, he is one of the most popular film stars in the world.

Early life

Khan was born in New Delhi and attended St. Columba’s School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hansraj College and later enrolled in a mass communication programme at Jamia Millia Islamia before leaving to pursue acting.

Career

He began his career in television series such as Fauji (1989) and made his film debut in Deewana (1992). Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) became one of the longest-running films in Indian cinema history.

Hits including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chak De! India and My Name Is Khan followed. In 2023 Pathaan and Jawan became two of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever. He co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment and co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders.

  1. 1989age 24
    Debut

    Television debut in Fauji

  2. 1992age 27
    Debut

    Film debut in Deewana

  3. 1995age 30
    Breakthrough

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  4. 2002age 37
    Business

    Co-founds Red Chillies Entertainment

  5. 2008age 43
    Business

    Co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders

  6. 2023age 58
    Record

    Pathaan and Jawan break box-office records

Notable Works

  • 1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Raj Malhotra Film
  • 1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Rahul Khanna Film
  • 2004 Swades Mohan Bhargava Film
  • 2007 Chak De! India Kabir Khan Film
  • 2010 My Name Is Khan Rizwan Khan Film
  • 2023 Pathaan Pathaan Film
  • 2023 Jawan Azad / Vikram Rathore Film

Awards & Achievements

4wins & honours
  • National Film AwardBest Actor — Jawan 2025
  • Knight of the Legion of HonourFrance 2014
  • Padma ShriGovernment of India 2005
  • Filmfare Award for Best ActorEight wins

Education

  1. St. Columba's School, Delhi School
  2. Hansraj College, University of Delhi Bachelor's degree, Economics
  3. Jamia Millia Islamia Mass Communication Did not complete

Personal Life

Spouse / partner
Gauri Khan (m. 1991)
Children
Aryan, Suhana, AbRam
Residence
Mannat, Mumbai

Khan married Gauri Chibber in 1991. The couple have three children: Aryan, Suhana and AbRam.

Social Media

Audience by platform · 92M combined followers

Birthday Facts

Day of the weekTuesday
Zodiac signScorpio (Water)
Chinese zodiacSnake
BirthstoneTopaz
Birth flowerChrysanthemum
GenerationGeneration X
Life path number7
Days on Earth22,282

Did You Know?

  1. Fans gather outside his Mumbai home, Mannat, every year on his birthday.
  2. DDLJ ran for more than 25 years at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shah Rukh Khan's birthday?

Shah Rukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965.

Where was Shah Rukh Khan born?

Shah Rukh Khan was born in New Delhi, India.

What is Shah Rukh Khan's zodiac sign?

Born on November 2, Shah Rukh Khan is a Scorpio.

Who is Shah Rukh Khan's wife?

He is married to interior designer and producer Gauri Khan.

Which IPL team does Shah Rukh Khan own?

He co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders.

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