Shah Rukh Khan

Modern 1988–present

The “King of Bollywood” and the “King of Romance,” Shah Rukh Khan rose from television to become one of the most recognisable film stars on earth. His outstretched-arms pose is a global shorthand for Hindi cinema itself. After a brief lull, his 2023 triple of Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki cemented a legendary comeback.

Honours: Padma Shri; 14 Filmfare Awards; France’s Légion d’honneur and Ordre des Arts.

Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

2026

King

Action Dir. Siddharth Anand

Shah Rukh Khan’s big December action event; Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut.

2023

Jawan

Action Dir. Atlee

SRK in a double role — a massive 2023 all-India blockbuster.

2023

Pathaan

Spy Action Dir. Siddharth Anand

The film that supercharged the YRF Spy Universe and SRK’s comeback.

The 1990s

1995

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Romance Dir. Aditya Chopra

The definitive Bollywood romance — the longest-running film in cinema history.

1993

Baazigar

Thriller Dir. Abbas–Mustan

SRK’s breakout as a charming anti-hero.

Signature Roles

Chak De! India

My Name Is Khan

Swades

Best known for: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge · Pathaan · Jawan · Chak De! India · My Name Is Khan · Swades

Did You Know?

He co-owns the IPL cricket franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
DDLJ has run continuously at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir cinema since 1995.
Aamir Khan’s Lagaan (2001) is one of only three Indian films nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
The song “Mere Sapno Ki Rani” from Aradhana was famously picturised on a moving toy train in Darjeeling.
Yash Raj Films, founded by Yash Chopra in 1970, grew into one of India’s largest film studios and home of the “Spy Universe.”

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