A man apart - Shah Rukh Khan
We love SRK! King Khan or the Badshah of Bollywood are just epithets to sum up his larger-than-life persona. From his smile to his style, everything is perfect. He is not only successful when it comes to acting but also producing, hosting and recently his IPL team won for the second time which clearly shows how well the actor is dealing with his players. He blurred the boundaries between white and black and made us aware that love can become an obsession too. He could play the perfect lover too and serenaded a generation of leading ladies from Kajol to Katrina Kaif. With Swades, Chak De! and My Name Is Khan, he showed he didn't lack acting chops. With Chennai Express, he expressed parody, a rare trait in our actors and our superstars. He made us laugh at him but also laughed all the way to bank as the film turned out to be the highest grossing film of all time. We decode King Khan's different sides...
Actor:
The actor first started his journey with a TV serial called Fauji. He was instantly hailed as the next big thing and film offers came calling. He idolized Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. SRK successfully crossed the barrier between being a hero and a anti-hero with films like Darr and Baazigar. He did it right at the beginning of his career and not when he was an established star. The gamble paid off. A popular TV actor was converted into a superstar overnight. Our movies were never the same again. From playing a romantic lover to a don, SRK is perfect in every genre.
Producer:
Everyone knows about his successful production house, Red Chillies Entertainment. The actor has produced movies like, Main Hoon Na, My Name Is Khan and the biggest blockbuster of them all so far Chennai Express (Rs 500 crores and counting) and many more. The animation studio known as Red Chillies VFX has been involved with many major films such as Chak De! India, Om Shanti Om, Dostana and most recently Krrish 3.
Host:
The actor once again returned to small screen as Amitabh's replacement for the third season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He went on to host more shows like Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? and Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout. He has also hosted the Filmfare Awards several times. He is truly the soul of every award show he has hosted. His presence on the stage brings a different energy to the atmosphere.
Social worker:
The actor has kept a low profile when it comes to charity. Apart from regular donations to organisations and individuals, he is also behind the creation of a children's ward at Nanavati hospital in the memory of his late mother. The actor is also a member of the board of directors of Make-A-Wish Foundation in India. The actor has received the UNESCO award for charity.
Global Icon:
SRK is considered to be one of the biggest movie stars. At $600 million, he's also one of the richest. His metrosexual good looks made him the perfect poster boy for the huge NRI market that was clamouring for a home grown hero who dressed in designer togs, didn't look out of place in London, Paris or New York, romanced his heroine on the Swiss Alps and was traditional enough to ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Formulaic films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Pardes, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham soon followed, and with each hit, his cult grew. His fan following is claimed to number in the billions. He is also of one the most watched movie stars in the world, and one of the most recognisable faces of Indian cinema. Not just in India but he has tremendous fan following all around the world
Businessman:
Actor, producer, global icon and now a businessman, SRK is multitalented. The actor owns an IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders. The team has won the India Premiere League twice that is the fourth and the seventh season of IPL. The team is one the richest teams in the IPL and has been ranked as the most valued. The actor is also touted to be a property czar in Gulf.
Writer:
It is heard that the actor is working on his Biography; we cannot wait to read this one. He has also written articles for magazine and currently wrote a column for a well-known newspaper. His input to the scripts of his films and shows is invaluable.
Game changer:
He was a gambler at heart and wasn't afraid to take risks. In Om Shanti Om, he astounded the world by showing off his chiselled six-pack body. Earlier, he hadn't shied from playing a stubbled and troubled coach of the Indian women hockey team in Chak De! India. He played a grouchy dad and a promiscuous husband in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and still won hearts with his honest portrayal. He took another risk in portraying a character suffering from Asperger's Syndrome in My Name Is Khan. He wanted to be a home-grown superhero and so invested huge sums and prestige to make RA.One.
Cricket
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Hindi TV Shows
10