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    Shah Rukh Khan

    Shah Rukh Khan

    Actor, Producer
    Birth DetailsNovember 02, 1965 | New Delhi
    NationalityIndian
    LeagueCelebrity
    EducationBachelor’s Degree in Economics, Hansraj College, University of Delhi; Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Jamia Millia Islamia (Dropout)
    Shah Rukh Khan’s Assets:
    • Red Chillies Entertainment
    • Kolkata Knight Riders
    • ImagiNation Edutainment India Pvt Ltd.

    Shah Rukh Khan’s Journey so far ...
    • Shah Rukh Khan’s journey of becoming a professional actor began when he started theatre training with acclaimed theatre trainer and director Barry John
    • Soon after, he got cast and played prominent roles in TV shows like Fauji in 1988 and Circus in 1989
    • The 1992 movie Deewana marked his entry into the Hindi film industry. Starring alongside Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti, he won the Filmfare award for best debut (male) for the film
    • That year, he also gave successful movies such as Chamatkar and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
    • In 1993, his portrayal of the antagonist in Baazigar and Darr was much appreciated by the audience; with the second one even getting him a Filmfare nod in the best performance in a negative role category
    • In 1995, he starred in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, directed by Aditya Chopra. This movie proved to be a turning point in his career and established him as a romantic actor
    • This image was further enhanced when he starred in blockbuster hits such as Dil Toh Pagal Hai in 1997 and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998
    • As the new millennium began, Khan was seen in some multi-starrers such as the 2000 movie Mohabbatein, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, and then in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001. Despite the ensemble casts, Khan shined through in these mega hits
    • After his previous production company Dreamz Unlimited, which he co-owned along with Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza, shut down, he started another production house called Red Chillies Entertainment along with his wife Gauri in 2002
    • Khan has played a variety of roles throughout his career. He played a drunk romantic in Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2002), a NASA scientist in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades (2004) and a hockey coach in Shimit Amin’s Chak de! India (2007)
    • Meanwhile, he also starred in some successful movies such as Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2003, Veer-Zaara in 2004, Om Shanti Om in 2007, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in 2008, My Name Is Khan in 2010 and also in Yash Chopra’s last movies as a director -- Jab Tak Hai Haan -- in 2012
    • In 2005, he was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India
    • In 2016, he became the brand ambassador of Dubai Tourism
    • Adding to the list of diversified characters, he played the role of a bootlegger in the 2017 flick Raees and that of a vertically challenged man in Zero, released in 2018
    • Currently, he is one of the most sought after actors in the Hindi film industry and a superstar in his own right. His journey from being one from outside the industry to ruling it continues to inspire many

    Before you go ...
    • An active sports person during his school and college days, Khan’s inclination towards acting grew after he sustained a severe injury while playing football
    • Khan actually moved to Mumbai to pursue his real-life love interest Gauri Khan (then Gauri Chibber), who later became his wife
    • He is also referred to as King Khan, SRK or Badshah of Bollywood by his fans
    • He is a global superstar with a huge fan base. Apart from India, many of his die-hard fans are spread across Germany, Russia, Australia, Canada, most of the Middle East and far beyond
    • He is one of the co-owners of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and also holds stakes in business ventures such as ImagiNation Edutainment India Pvt Ltd

    Last Updated: 26/07/2021

    Shah Rukh Khan News

    • 'Gullak' season 4, the beloved family drama series, is set to premiere on June 7 on SonyLIV. Created by TVF and directed by Shreyansh Pandey, the show will continue to follow the Mishra family as they navigate new challenges and experiences in their lives. The season promises a sweet blend of parenting and adulthood conflicts, with familiar faces reprising their roles alongside new additions to the cast.
    • Champaran, Bihar: Addressing a public rally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "... Four phases of the elections are complete and the 5th phase is tomorrow... The PM has crossed 270 in 4 phases. Lalu's party is not getting 4 and Rahul Baba is not getting even 40..."PM Modi has crossed 270 in 4 phases, Rahul Baba is not getting even 40...: Amit Shah in Bihar rally
    • Shah accused Congress and RJD leaders of being scared that attending the ceremony would offend their vote bank. He also criticised the Congress-led opposition for raising fears about Pakistan's atomic power, stating, "Congress leader Manishankar Aiyar and ally Farooq Abdullah tried to scare us by saying that we cannot take back PoK because Pakistan has atom bombs. PoK belongs to India. It will remain so. We will claim it back."
    • Farooq Abdullah urges Centre to probe Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks, asks Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism. Terrorists kill Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian, injure tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag. Abdullah questions Delhi's stance on terrorism post Article 370 abrogation, demands probe into attacks in Mendhar, Poonch. Calls for investigation into attacks on tourists in Anantnag.
    • In a purported video clip that has gone viral on social media, Aiyar was heard saying that India should give respect to Pakistan as it is a sovereign nation and engage with it as it also possesses the atom bomb. While Aiyar has said the video was old and dredged up now as the BJP's election campaign is faltering, the Congress had said it totally disagreed with the remarks made by Aiyar some months ago.
    • BJP Candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha Seat Kangana Ranaut held a press conference on May 18 and took a dig at Bollywood and alleged that nobody took a stand during URI attack and continued to collaborate with the artists from Pakistan. Kangana Ranaut slams Bollywood: 'To function in a Khan-dominated industry...'
    • Amit Shah highlighted Uttar Pradesh's transformation under Narendra Modi, from producing country-made pistols to manufacturing cannon balls at an election rally in Lalitpur in support of BJP's Jhansi candidate Anurag Sharma eyeing a second term, with Yogi Adityanath as Chief Minister.
    • The Gandhi family's influence is a significant factor in the Lok Sabha elections in Rae Bareli, India. Congress has lost Rae Bareli three times since Independence, losing it to the BJP in the 2019 polls. Sonia Gandhi has represented the constituency for four consecutive terms since 2004 and has now passed on the baton to her son Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi is up against Dinesh Pratap Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 polls.
    • Akutee, a homegrown "slow luxury" brand, has unveiled its collection of hand-painted embellishments, mostly in pastel shades, on May 16 at the Four Seasons in Bengaluru. The brand, which focuses on hand-painted embellishments, was inspired by the gardens of the royal Ghatge family of Kolhapur. The brand's name, 'Akutee', is a nod to the Ghatge royal women's lineage and an ode to all the women in her family.
    • Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Vivek Phansalkar also urged the residents of Mumbai to come out and vote on Monday. In a post on X he said, "There are over 10 long weekends in 2024. But the opportunity to vote comes just once in 5 years! Food for thought?" Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has made a strong pitch for people to exercise their franchise in the Lok Sabha elections, saying he does not miss exercise any day of the year and will not miss the opportunity to vote on May 20.
    • 'Manthan' is India's first and only crowdfunded movie! Directed by auteur Shyam Benegal, the movie is a fictionalised account of the White Revolution, a movement that transformed India from a being a country with severely low milk supplies, to being the numero-uno in the dairy market. The movie starred the late versatile actress Smitha Patil in a pivotal role.
    • The NIA charge sheeted Amaan Salim Shaikh for activating SIM cards used by Pakistani Intelligence officers. The case was registered by the Vijayawada cell. Shaikh worked for suspected Pakistani agent Usman to further the anti-India conspiracy. Shaikh also received money from suspected Pakistani operatives through crypto channels. Khan and Alven, both Pakistani nationals, are absconding.
    • "We are fighting to save the country's independence... Whenever there are elections, you keep raking up the issue of Hindus and Muslims. His (Prime Minister Narendra Modi's) stomach hurts that Muslims support Uddhav Thackery and INDIA bloc. Muslims are called infiltrators; sometimes they are described as having more children and allegations that properties are given to them," said UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray.
    • While the superstar may be busy with his upcoming projects, he sure won't be giving Vote Day a miss! 'Dabangg' star Salman Khan assured his fans recently, that come what may, he will be casting his vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections! The votes will be cast on May 20. The star also urged his followers to exercise their right.
    • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has sanctioned five Price Waterhouse affiliates, two other entities, and two individuals for professional misconduct. The ICAI directed the entities to terminate existing arrangements with multinational entities, citing violations of the Chartered Accountants Act 1949. The implicated PwC affiliates include branches in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore, among others. Dalal & Shah Chartered Accountants LLP and two chartered accountants were also penalized.
    • I wish to ask Naveen Babu about the whereabouts of the original keys of Ratna Bhandar: Amit Shah'Naveen Babu, where are original keys of Jagannath Mandir's Ratna Bhandar': Amit Shah asks in Odisha
    • The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) rejects Nagaland government's appeal to participate in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections on June 26, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. ENPO demands a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' and boycotts elections in support of this demand.
    • During a podcast hosted by YouTuber Varun Mayya, Pichai was questioned about his awareness of the a tutoring industry dedicated to assisting individuals in impressing recruiters at FAANG companies. He was also asked if he was open to sharing insights on cracking challenging interviews.
    • Mumbai: During INDIA alliance rally, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says, " When PM Modi came to power in 2014, he made a rule that in BJP, a leader who reaches the age 75 will be made to retire...next year PM Modi will be 75 so naturally he will retire. When I said this at first, all the BJP leaders started saying that PM Modi won't retire but PM Modi said nothing. He will retire and Amit Shah will be made the PM...Yogi Adityanath will be removed within 2 months, he won't be (UP) CM anymore and when I said so, no BJP leader said otherwise...if BJP wins on 4th June, Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray will also go to jailIf BJP wins on 4th June, Supriya, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray will also go to jail: Arvind Kejriwal
    • Mahira Khan faced a distressing moment at a recent Pakistan event when an object was thrown at her onstage, labeling it as 'unacceptable.' She expressed her concerns on Instagram, admitting fear and emphasizing the need for more events to promote unity and understanding. Supporters backed her stance in comments.
    • Hansal Mehta has announced the third installment of his acclaimed "Scam" series, titled "Scam 2010 - The Subrata Roy Saga." Based on the book "Sahara: The Untold Story" by Tamal Bandyopadhyay, the new series will explore the life of businessman Subrata Roy, focusing on the allegations and controversies that led to his arrest in 2014. Produced by Applause Entertainment and Studio Next for Sony LIV, the series promises to delve into the high-stakes world of Roy’s business empire.
    • External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Pakistan for its persistent sponsorship of terrorism, asserting that normal relations would ensue if Pakistan ceased its support for terrorism. He highlighted India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism since 2014, emphasizing a low tolerance for such activities and the consequences faced by perpetrators. Jaishankar also discussed India's strained relations with Pakistan post-2019 and the complexities of dealing with China, particularly concerning border disturbances.
    • Niket Shah of Motilal Oswal MF discusses investment themes like AI in Indian IT, re-rating opportunities in EV and medical devices, and triggers in the telecom sector such as 5G adoption and pricing strategies.
    • Shah made a scathing attack at the Congress for turning down invitation for Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya, and said if the Congress came to power, they would put the "Ayodhya lock" in the temple again. Rebel Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Pande joined the BJP and sat beside Shah on the stage. Shah asserted Pande rightly said the Gandhi family never visited Rae Bareli during natural calamities or accidents.
    • Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "They have looted the country... Those who are corrupt will be put behind bars. The development of UP has been done under the leadership of PM Modi... CM Yogi Adityanath has done the work of wiping out goons from the state... Raebareli and Amethi have always considered the Gandhi family as their leaders. But the Gandhi family never considered them as their people..."Indi alliance will put 'Babri' lock on Ram Mandir: Amit Shah reiterate in Raebareli rally
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