The King Khan of BollywoodShahrukh Khan, the 'Bollywood Badshah' is a brand today. Mostly when he is signed on films, the directors would know that it would do well. This is the magic of the 'King Khan.' Shahrukh first came into the limelight as a soldier, Abhimanyu in a tele-serial 'Fauji.' This took the Indian television by storm. He got instant recognition and soon was cast in 'Circus,' a mega serial in the days when satellite television was still new and untapped. Little did he know then that he would soon be the most sought after name in Bollywood.
Deewana, his debut film, opened the doors of Bollywood for him. Though he starred as a second hero to Rishi Kapoor, he made his mark. Soon offers flowed and what followed is history.
Born on 2nd November 1965, Shahrukh grew up in Delhi. His father was a lawyer and freedom fighter and mother a magistrate and a social worker. He completed schooling from 'St. Columba's school' and went on to do Mass Communication in 'Jamia Millia Islamia.' He has always been an achiever.
Sword of Honour to the most outstanding student The Ravi Subramani award The Sujit Memorial award He captained all teams in football, hockey, and cricket He was also in dramatics Very good in Hindi, Electronics, Biology He was a king in Electronics - He still remembers the books he studied from.
Aditya Chopra, (
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) Karan Johar (
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) and Farah Khan (
Main Hoon Na) made their debut movies with Shahrukh and to say that all were hits would be an understatement.
Here is a list of a few of the many awards he has won:Filmfare awards:1993 - Most sensational Debut
1994 - Best Actor for
Baazigar1995 - Critics Award for
Kabhi Ha Kabhi Na1995 - Best Villian for
Anjaam1996 - Best Actor for
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1997 - Best Actor for
Dil To Pagal Hai1998 - Best Actor Award for
Kuch Kuch Hota HaiLUX ZEE CINE AWARDS 1997 - Best Actor for
Dil To Pagal Hai1998 - Best Actor Award for
Kuch Kuch Hota HaiEXCLUSIVE AWARDS1997 - Best Indian Citizen Award From The President Of India
1997 - Sansui Best Actor Award given away in New Delhi