Early Life:
Shah Rukh Khan, often called SRK, was born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, India. His father, Meer Taj Muhammad Khan, was a freedom fighter, and his mother, Lateef Fatima, was a magistrate and social worker. He grew up in a middle-class Muslim family in Rajendra Nagar. When his father passed away from cancer in 1981, and his mother later in 1991, SRK was left with immense emotional scars—but also fierce determination.
Struggles in Mumbai:
After studying acting under Barry John and gaining attention in Delhi’s theatre circuit, he acted in a few TV serials like Fauji and Circus. But when his mother died, SRK moved to Mumbai in 1991, with just ₹1,500 (~$20 today) and no industry connections.
Breakthrough:
He entered films at a time when romantic heroes were fading. But in 1992, his debut film Deewana was a hit. Instead of the typical hero, he dared to play dark, obsessive characters in films like Darr and Baazigar—and they worked. Audiences loved his energy, vulnerability, and intensity.
Rise to Superstardom:
With Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), he became the face of Indian romance. That film still runs in Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theatre. Over the years, he starred in global blockbusters like:
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Dil Se, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Chak De! India, My Name is Khan, and Pathaan.
Beyond Acting:
SRK is also a successful producer (Red Chillies Entertainment), co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL team), and a global icon. From sleeping on floors to owning Mannat—his mansion in Mumbai—his rise is pure cinematic magic.
Legacy:
He is known not just for his films but for his intelligence, wit, humility, and humanitarian work. From zero to one of the richest and most respected actors in the world, Shah Rukh Khan is proof that belief and resilience can move mountains.