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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.
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1989age 24
Debut
Television debut in Fauji
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1992age 27
Debut
Film debut in Deewana
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1995age 30
Breakthrough
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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2002age 37
Business
Co-founds Red Chillies Entertainment
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2008age 43
Business
Co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders
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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
- 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
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St. Columba's School, Delhi School
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Hansraj College, University of Delhi Bachelor's degree, Economics
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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.
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- Fans gather outside his Mumbai home, Mannat, every year on his birthday.
- 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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