Born 2 November 1965 (age 43)New Delhi, IndiaOther name(s) Shah Rukh Khan, King Khan, SRK, King of Bollywood, Badshah KhanOccupation Actor, Producer, Television presenterYears active 1988–presentSpouse(s) Gauri Khan (1991-present )
Khan was born in 1965 to Muslim parents of Pathan descent in New Delhi, India. His father, Taj Mohammed Khan, was an Indian freedom fighter from Peshawar, British India. According to Khan, his grandfather was originally from Afghanistan. His mother, Lateef Fatima, was the adopted daughter of Major General Shah Nawaz Khan of the Janjua Rajput clan. Khan has an elder sister named Shehnaz.He has a dog called Chewbacca.Khan attended St. Columba's School where he was accomplished in sports, drama, and academics. He won the Sword of Honour, an annual award given to the student who best represents the spirit of the school. Khan later attended the Hansraj College (1985-1988) and earned his Economics (honors). Though he pursued a Masters Degree in Mass Communications at Jamia Millia Islamia, he later opted out to make his career in Bollywood.After the death of his parents, Khan moved to Mumbai in 1991.In that same year, before any of his films were released, he married Gauri Chibber (who is a Hindu) in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on 25 October 1991.They have two children, son Aryan Khan (b. 1997) and daughter Suhana (b. 2000). According to Khan, while he strongly believes in Allah, he also values his wife's religion. At home, his children follow both religions, with the Qur'an being situated next to the Hindu gods.Shahrukh started his career on a TV serial called "Fauji" (1988), that won him instant recognition. He also acted in another TV soap called "Circus" (1989).Khan has been awarded a number of honours. In April 2007, a life-size wax statue of Khan was installed at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, London. During the same year, he was accorded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of the Arts and Literature) award by the French government for his “exceptional career”.His favorite food is Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Thikka.Suffers from back, knee and neck problems.Firmly insists and had promised himself that he would never kiss on the lips of any of his female co-stars after he had done the movie Maya Memsaab.Launched Deepika Padukone's career in Bollywood.His debut film was Dil Aashna Hai but due to the delay in the release of the film Deewana was considered as his debut film.His acting career in Bollywood was launched by his friend Vivek Vaswani and Hema Malini.
Khan was born in 1965 to Muslim parents of Pathan descent in New Delhi, India. His father, Taj Mohammed Khan, was an Indian freedom fighter from Peshawar, British India. According to Khan, his grandfather was originally from Afghanistan. His mother, Lateef Fatima, was the adopted daughter of Major General Shah Nawaz Khan of the Janjua Rajput clan. Khan has an elder sister named Shehnaz.He has a dog called Chewbacca.Khan attended St. Columba's School where he was accomplished in sports, drama, and academics. He won the Sword of Honour, an annual award given to the student who best represents the spirit of the school. Khan later attended the Hansraj College (1985-1988) and earned his Economics (honors). Though he pursued a Masters Degree in Mass Communications at Jamia Millia Islamia, he later opted out to make his career in Bollywood.After the death of his parents, Khan moved to Mumbai in 1991.In that same year, before any of his films were released, he married Gauri Chibber (who is a Hindu) in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on 25 October 1991.They have two children, son Aryan Khan (b. 1997) and daughter Suhana (b. 2000). According to Khan, while he strongly believes in Allah, he also values his wife's religion. At home, his children follow both religions, with the Qur'an being situated next to the Hindu gods.Shahrukh started his career on a TV serial called "Fauji" (1988), that won him instant recognition. He also acted in another TV soap called "Circus" (1989).Khan has been awarded a number of honours. In April 2007, a life-size wax statue of Khan was installed at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, London. During the same year, he was accorded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of the Arts and Literature) award by the French government for his “exceptional career”.His favorite food is Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Thikka.Suffers from back, knee and neck problems.Firmly insists and had promised himself that he would never kiss on the lips of any of his female co-stars after he had done the movie Maya Memsaab.Launched Deepika Padukone's career in Bollywood.His debut film was Dil Aashna Hai but due to the delay in the release of the film Deewana was considered as his debut film.His acting career in Bollywood was launched by his friend Vivek Vaswani and Hema Malini.
Is very scared of riding horses.
FILMOGRAPHY
1. Don 2 (2010) (announced) (rumored) .... Don 2. My Name Is Khan (2009) (filming) .... Rizvan Khan 3. Kal Kisne Dekha (2009) (post-production) (unconfirmed) 4. Billu (2009) 5. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)6. Kismat Konnection (2008) (voice) .... Narrator 7. Bhoothnath (2008) 8. Shaurya (2008) (voice) 9. Dulha Mil Gaya (2008) 10. Om Shanti Om (2007) 11. Heyy Babyy (2007) 12. Chak De! India (2007) 13. I See You (2006) 14. Don (2006/I) 15. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)16. Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006)17. Paheli (2005) 18. Silsiilay (2005) 19. Kaal (2005) 20. Swades: We, the People (2004)21. Veer-Zaara (2004)22. Main Hoon Na (2004) 23. Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (2004) 24. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) 25. Chalte Chalte (2003) 26. Saathiya (2002) 27. Shakthi: The Power (2002) 28. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) 29. Devdas (2002/I) 30. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)31. Asoka (2001) 32. One 2 Ka 4 (2001) 33. Gaja Gamini (2000) 34. Mohabbatein (2000)35. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000)36. Josh (2000) 37. Hey Ram (2000) 38. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) 39. Baadshah (1999) 40. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)41. Dil Se.. (1998)42. Duplicate (1998) 43. Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)44. Yes Boss (1997) 45. Koyla (1997) 46. Gudgudee (1997) 47. Pardes (1997) 48. Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) 49. Chaahat (1996) 50. Army (1996) 51. English Babu Desi Mem (1996) 52. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)53. Guddu (1995) 54. Karan Arjun (1995) 55. Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) 56. Ram Jaane (1995) 57. Trimurti (1995) 58. Zamaana Deewana (1995) 59. Anjaam (1994) 60. Darr (1993)61. Baazigar (1993) 62. Maya (1993) 63. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993) 64. King Uncle (1993) 65. Dil Aashna Hai (...The Heart Knows) (1992) 66. Chamatkar (1992/I) 67. Deewana (1992) 68. Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) 69. "Idiot" (1991) TV mini-series 70. "Circus" (1989) TV series 71. In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989) (TV) 72. "Fauji" (1988) TV series
1. Don 2 (2010) (announced) (rumored) .... Don 2. My Name Is Khan (2009) (filming) .... Rizvan Khan 3. Kal Kisne Dekha (2009) (post-production) (unconfirmed) 4. Billu (2009) 5. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)6. Kismat Konnection (2008) (voice) .... Narrator 7. Bhoothnath (2008) 8. Shaurya (2008) (voice) 9. Dulha Mil Gaya (2008) 10. Om Shanti Om (2007) 11. Heyy Babyy (2007) 12. Chak De! India (2007) 13. I See You (2006) 14. Don (2006/I) 15. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)16. Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006)17. Paheli (2005) 18. Silsiilay (2005) 19. Kaal (2005) 20. Swades: We, the People (2004)21. Veer-Zaara (2004)22. Main Hoon Na (2004) 23. Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke (2004) 24. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) 25. Chalte Chalte (2003) 26. Saathiya (2002) 27. Shakthi: The Power (2002) 28. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) 29. Devdas (2002/I) 30. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)31. Asoka (2001) 32. One 2 Ka 4 (2001) 33. Gaja Gamini (2000) 34. Mohabbatein (2000)35. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000)36. Josh (2000) 37. Hey Ram (2000) 38. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) 39. Baadshah (1999) 40. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)41. Dil Se.. (1998)42. Duplicate (1998) 43. Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)44. Yes Boss (1997) 45. Koyla (1997) 46. Gudgudee (1997) 47. Pardes (1997) 48. Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) 49. Chaahat (1996) 50. Army (1996) 51. English Babu Desi Mem (1996) 52. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)53. Guddu (1995) 54. Karan Arjun (1995) 55. Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) 56. Ram Jaane (1995) 57. Trimurti (1995) 58. Zamaana Deewana (1995) 59. Anjaam (1994) 60. Darr (1993)61. Baazigar (1993) 62. Maya (1993) 63. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993) 64. King Uncle (1993) 65. Dil Aashna Hai (...The Heart Knows) (1992) 66. Chamatkar (1992/I) 67. Deewana (1992) 68. Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) 69. "Idiot" (1991) TV mini-series 70. "Circus" (1989) TV series 71. In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989) (TV) 72. "Fauji" (1988) TV series
