IDOLS - SHAH RUKH KHAN
Relevance: King Khan of India. Darling of the NRI market.
scene with her. If I don't, then it's assumed that I'm gay."
Glory of the Khan
When Shah Rukh Khan started acting in the tele serial, 'Fauji' (1988), India had a reigning superstar in Amitabh Bachchan, a heir apparent in Anil Kapoor and a national heartthrob in Aamir Khan. There was only one vacancy left. That of the challenger. The dimpled boy from Delhi grabbed it. He changed thrones and is now the rightful king of the Bollywood box office. Starting his movie career with 'Dil Aashana Hai', this Khan has been on the rise ever since he did 'Deewana' (1992). SRK starrers such as 'Baazigar', 'Darr', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', 'Veer-Zaara' and 'Om Shanti Om' have been mega hits in India and abroad. His 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' is listed among the top five Bollywood grossers of all time. Shah Rukh Khan loves competition, and has been waging word wars with the world in general and icons in particular. He has been, of late, having a torrid affair with cricket, and is the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, an Indian Premier league (IPL) team.
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