Shah Rukh Khan, one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, celebrates his birthday on November 2. Born in New Delhi in 1965, he turns 61 this year. Every year, fans gather outside his Mumbai home, Mannat, to greet him.
Early life and television
Shah Rukh Khan studied at St Columba’s School and Hansraj College in Delhi, and later joined a mass communication course at Jamia Millia Islamia. He began his career on television. His role in the series Fauji in 1989 made him popular, followed by shows such as Circus.
Bollywood debut
He moved to Mumbai and made his film debut with Deewana in 1992, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. In the early years, he played intense and negative roles in films such as Baazigar (1993) and Darr (1993), which set him apart.
The romantic hero
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) changed his career. The film ran for many years at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theatre and made him the face of romance in Hindi cinema. Hits like Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Naa Ho followed.
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Range beyond romance
He also took on varied roles: a hockey coach in Chak De! India (2007), a NASA scientist returning home in Swades (2004), and a man with Asperger syndrome in My Name Is Khan (2010).
Business and production
With Gauri Khan, he runs the production company Red Chillies Entertainment. He is also a co owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, which has won the IPL title three times.
The 2023 comeback
After a gap of a few years, he returned in 2023 with Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki. Pathaan and Jawan became two of the highest grossing Hindi films ever.
Honours
- Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2005.
- His first National Film Award for Best Actor, for Jawan, at the 71st National Film Awards announced in 2025. He shared the award with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail.
- Several Filmfare Awards over his career.
Upcoming work
Reports about his next films often circulate on social media. Release dates should be treated as tentative until officially announced by the makers.
Bottom line
From Fauji to his first National Award, Shah Rukh Khan’s journey spans more than three decades. His birthday remains one of the biggest fan events in Indian cinema.
Source / स्रोत: Press Information Bureau: 71st National Film Awards, Padma Awards
