Known widely as 'SRK', Shah Rukh Khan began in television before becoming one of Hindi cinema's defining leading men through the 1990s and 2000s. He is the co-founder of Red Chillies Entertainment and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket franchise, making him one of the most commercially prominent entertainers in the world.
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Biography & Overview
Known widely as 'SRK', Shah Rukh Khan began in television before becoming one of Hindi cinema's defining leading men through the 1990s and 2000s. He is the co-founder of Red Chillies Entertainment and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket franchise, making him one of the most commercially prominent entertainers in the world.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in New Delhi, Khan studied economics at Hansraj College and began his career in Indian television before transitioning to feature films.
Studied economics at Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
Personal Life & Relationships
Married to Gauri Khan; the couple have three children.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Return to box-office records
'Pathaan' and 'Jawan' became among the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Jawan
2023Role: Azad
Feature FilmPathaan
2023Role: Pathaan
Feature FilmDunki
2023Role: Hardy
Feature FilmDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995Role: Raj
Feature FilmVisual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Jawan
Honored for performance in Dunki
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. (estimate, unconfirmed)
Shah Rukh Khan is among the most commercially successful film actors in the world, with income spanning film fees, production (Red Chillies Entertainment), sports-franchise ownership (Kolkata Knight Riders) and brand endorsements. No official net-worth figure is publicly disclosed; all published numbers are estimates.
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Co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the Indian Premier League.
Co-founder of the production and VFX company Red Chillies Entertainment.
