By Our Special Correspondent
Shahrukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 (age 54 years; as in 2019) in New Delhi. When he was born, he was named Abdul Rehman by his maternal grandmother, but his father changed it to Shah Rukh.He did his schooling at the St. Columba’s School in Delhi.He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He is also a post graduate in Mass Communications (Filmmaking) from the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi.
Family, Parents, Siblings
Shahrukh hails from an Islamic middle-class Indian family in New Delhi. His father Late Taj Mohammad Khan was a businessman and had a transport company, and his mother Late Lateef Fatima was a magistrate as well as the social worker. His parents had a love marriage, and their love story began in a hospital when his father donated his blood to his mother who was injured. He has one elder sister named Shahnaz Lalarukh. They used to live in a rental apartment in Delhi.
Career
Shah Rukh Khan made a small screen debut with the serial ‘Fauji’ in 1989. Then, he appeared in several TV serials like ‘Umeed,’ ‘Wagle Ki Duniya,’ and ‘Mahan Karz.’ He also worked in an English language telefilm ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.’ His debut in the Indian film Industry was with the movie ‘Deewana’ in 1992 and, then, signed the movies like ‘Chamatkar,’ ‘Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman,’ ‘Maya Memsaab,’ ‘King Uncle,’ ‘Baazigar,’ ‘Darr,’ and also a cameo in ‘Pehla Nasha.’
Controversies
In 2001, he had to pay a fine of Rs. 12627 on the allegation of not paying the license fee, and illegal use of a plot of land, which was consigned to his mother on an annual license fee.
In 2008 Shahrukh and Indian film actor Salman Khan had an argumentation and fight at Katrina kaif’s birthday party.
In 2012, he again becomes a controversial figure by slapping Shirish Kunder (Farah Khan’s Husband) in a party.
He was criticized for mistreating a security guard during an IPL match at Wankhede
In 2016 he had to face the allegations of the officials of flouting heritage rules for building a ramp outside his bungalow which was later demolished by the BMC officials.
Awards and Honours
1993: Best Debut Actor for Deewana
1994: Best Actor for Baazigar
1995: Critics Award for Best Actor for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Best Villain for Anjaam
1996: Best Actor for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1998: Best Actor for Dil To Pagal Hai
1999: Best Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2001: Critics Award for Best Actor for Mohabbatein
2002: Given the Special Award Swiss Consulate Trophy
2003: Best Actor for Devdas
2005: Best Actor for Swades
2008: Best Actor for Chak De India
2011: Best Actor for My Name Is Khan and etc.
Government Awards
2005: Padma Shri by the Government of India
2013: Goodwill ambassador by the Government of South Korea
2014: Légion d’honneur by the Government of France
Other Awards
2007: NDTV Indian of the Year
2011: Pyramide con Marni by the UNESCO
5 Facts about Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan formed a popular screen couple with Kajol and Juhi Chawla.
His family used to live in rental houses. Initially, they lived in a bungalow in Rajinder Nagar’s F Block. Later, when Shah Rukh turned 15, they shifted to Gautam Nagar.
Apart from being good at sports like football, hockey, and cricket, Shah Rukh was also fond of the many popular Indian street games like flying the kites and playing Gilli-Danda and Kancha (Marbles).
While playing Cricket in his school and college days, Shah Rukh mostly used to do wicket-keeping.
SRK also hosted the season 3 of the game reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati; broadcasted on Sony Entertainment.
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