SRK redirects here. For other uses, see SRK (disambiguation). Page semi-protected Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh Khan CE.jpg Khan at the audio launch of Chennai Express (2013) Born 2 November 1965 (age 48) New Delhi, India[1][2] Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[3] Occupation Actor, producer, television presenter Years active 1988–present Spouse(s) Gauri Khan (1991–present) Children 3 Signature ShahRukh Khan Sgnature.jpg Shahrukh Khan (born 2 November 1965), often credited as Shah Rukh Khan and informally referred as SRK, is an Indian film actor. Referred to in the media as Badshah of Bollywood or King Khan, he has acted in 55 Hindi films in genres ranging from romantic dramas to action thrillers.[4][5] His work in Indias film industry has garnered him numerous achievements, including fourteen Filmfare Awards from thirty nominations. His eighth Filmfare Best Actor Award win made him the most awarded Bollywood actor of all time in that category, tied only with actor Dilip Kumar. He was awarded with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2005, and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France in 2007 for his contribution to films.[citation needed] Starting his career appearing in theatre and several television series in the late 1980s, he later made his Hindi film debut in 1992 with Deewana. Early in his career, Khan was recognised for his unconventional choice of portraying negative roles in films such as Darr (1993), Baazigar (1993), and Anjaam (1994). He later rose to prominence by playing a series of roles in romantic comedies or dramas like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995),[6] Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).[7] The commercial success of these films earned him the tag of the King of Romance.[6] Khan then subsequently earned wide critical appreciation for his portrayal of a NASA scientist in Swades (2004), a hockey coach in Chak De! India (2007), and as the titular characters in Devdas (2002) and My Name Is Khan (2010).[8][9] Thirteen of the films he has acted in, have accumulated gross earnings of over INR100 crore (US$16 million) worldwide,[10][11] making him one of the most successful leading actors of Hindi cinema.[12] Khan occupies the position of co-chairman of the motion picture production and distribution company, Red Chillies Entertainment and the animation studio, Red Chillies VFX. He is also co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders.[13] The year 2007 marked his debut as a television presenter with the Star Plus gaming show Kaun Banega Crorepati.[14] Khan is often labelled by the media as Brand SRK due to his various brand endorsement and entrepreneurship ventures. He has also been involved in philanthropic endeavors related to Health care, relief funds and childrens education, for which he was honoured with the UNESCOs Pyramide con Marni award in 2011.[15][16] Khan is considered to be one of the biggest film stars in cinematic history, with a fan following claimed to number in the billions; in 2011, the Los Angeles Times called him the worlds biggest movie star.[17] He has also been regularly featured in the listing of the most influential names in Indian culture and in 2008, Newsweek named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the world.[18]
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