Shah Rukh Khan

Born on November 2, 1965 in Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan was a brilliant student and an outstanding sportsman generally excelling in everything he took an interest in. After completing his Masters in Mass Communications he went on to study theater under the reputed Barry John, whom he credits for moulding and fine-tuning his immense acting abilities. With the perfect combination of talent, perseverance, self-belief, a never-give-up-attitude and his parents’ blessings, Shah Rukh embarked upon his journey into the hearts of millions by playing endearing roles in TV serials like Fauji (1988) and Circus (1989). His silver screen debut was in the movie Deewana (1992), which highlighted his intensity and incredible talent, winning him the prestigious Filmfare award for Best Debut Actor - Male. His propensity to take on offbeat characters with a negative streak, in movies like Darr (1993) and Baazigar (1993), set him apart as a path-breaker, and when these movies became massive hits he was showered with acclaim and accolades. He has been instrumental in consistently breaking numerous records in the box office, with a string of hits including some of Hindi cinema's biggest ones, in both national and international markets. He has created an illustrious body of work, and consequently, his is one of the best known and beloved faces in the world, and one of the biggest brands in the world. He has been credited as the world's biggest movie star and was named among the 50 most powerful people by ‘Newsweek’. He is the recipient of the Padma Shri (India), l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France), the UNESCO Pyramide con Marni (UNESCO), l'Étoile d'Or (by the King of Morocco), and the Chubb Fellowship (Yale).

Born on: 2 November, 1965

Born in: New Delhi, India

Height: 5' 8"

Nickname(s): Badshah of Bollywood, King Khan, SRK