History of Shah Rukh Khan in Timeline

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Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor and film producer, often dubbed the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan." He boasts a filmography of over 100 films, earning a National Film Award and 15 Filmfare Awards. He's received prestigious honors from the Indian and French governments. Khan commands a massive fan base across Asia and within the global Indian diaspora, solidifying his status as one of the world's most successful film stars in terms of income.

1946: Father moved to Delhi

In 1946, Shah Rukh Khan's father, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan, moved to Delhi to study law at Delhi University.

1947: Father Forced to stay in Delhi due to partition

With the partition of India in 1947, Shah Rukh Khan's father was forced to stay in Delhi and did not return to Peshawar until many years later.

1959: Parents' Marriage

In 1959, Shah Rukh Khan's parents, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan and Lateef Fatima, were married.

1960: Birth of Sister

In 1960, Shahnaz Lalarukh, Shah Rukh Khan's older sister, was born.

November 1965: Birth in New Delhi

In November of 1965, Shah Rukh Khan was born into a Muslim family in New Delhi.

November 1965: Shah Rukh Khan's Birth

On November 2, 1965, Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, was born in New Delhi, India. He is now a popular Indian actor and film producer, known for his work in Hindi cinema.

1978: Remake of Don

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the action film Don, a remake of the 1978 film of the same name.

1981: Death of Father

In 1981, Shah Rukh Khan's father died of cancer, marking a significant loss in his life.

1985: Enrolled at Hansraj College

In 1985, Shah Rukh Khan enrolled at University of Delhi’s Hansraj College to earn his bachelor's degree in economics.

1988: First Starring Role in Dil Dariya

In 1988, Shah Rukh Khan's first starring role was in Lekh Tandon's television series 'Dil Dariya', though production delays occurred.

1989: Television Debut with Fauji

In 1989, due to production delays with 'Dil Dariya', the Raj Kumar Kapoor directed series 'Fauji' became Shah Rukh Khan's television debut, where he played the leading role of Abhimanyu Rai.

April 1991: Decision to Act in Films

In April 1991, Shah Rukh Khan decided to pursue a full-time acting career in Bollywood as a way to cope with his mother's death and moved from Delhi to Mumbai.

October 1991: Marriage to Gauri Chibber

In October 1991, Shah Rukh Khan married Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu, in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony after a six-year courtship.

1991: Death of Mother

In 1991, Shah Rukh Khan's mother died from complications of diabetes, leading him to take responsibility for his older sister.

June 1992: Film Debut with Deewana Release

In June 1992, Shah Rukh Khan's film debut 'Deewana' was released, starring alongside Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. This marked a significant launch for his Bollywood career.

1992: Appearance in Idiot

In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in Mani Kaul's miniseries 'Idiot', adding to his early television roles.

1992: Film Debut with Deewana

In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan made his Hindi film debut with 'Deewana', a musical romance, starring alongside Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. He played the second male lead in the film which became a box office hit and earned Khan the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award.

1993: Recognition for Villainous Roles in Baazigar and Darr

In 1993, Shah Rukh Khan gained appreciation for playing villainous roles in the box office hits 'Baazigar' and 'Darr'. 'Baazigar' featured him as a murderer, and 'Darr' as an obsessive lover, marking his initial success in Bollywood.

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1993: Appreciation for Villainous Roles

In 1993, Shah Rukh Khan garnered appreciation for portraying villainous roles in 'Baazigar' and 'Darr', both of which were box office hits. He won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for 'Baazigar'.

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1993: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Baazigar

In 1993, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Baazigar'.

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1994: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Anjaam

In 1994, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa', which he later professed was his favorite role, and won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for his role in 'Anjaam'.

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1995: Starring in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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1995: Starring in Karan Arjun and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan starred in seven films, including 'Karan Arjun,' which became the second-highest-grossing film of the year in India. His most significant release was 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,' which became the year's highest-grossing production and an "all time blockbuster."

1995: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.

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1996: Khan's films failed commercially

In 1996, all four of Shah Rukh Khan's film releases failed critically and commercially.

1997: Birth of son Aryan

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan had their first child, a son named Aryan.

1997: Performance in Asha Bhosle's Moments in Time concert

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan performed in Asha Bhosle's Moments in Time concert in Malaysia.

1997: Starring in Dil To Pagal Hai

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Dil To Pagal Hai', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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1997: Starring in Yes Boss, Pardes, and Dil To Pagal Hai

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Yes Boss,' which earned him a Filmfare Best Actor nomination. He also starred in 'Pardes,' one of the first major Bollywood pictures to succeed in the United States, and 'Dil To Pagal Hai,' which won him his third Best Actor Award at Filmfare.

1997: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Dil To Pagal Hai

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Dil To Pagal Hai'.

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1998: Starring in Duplicate, Dil Se.. and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

In 1998, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Duplicate,' 'Dil Se..,' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.' He won critical praise for his performance in 'Dil Se..' and won the Best Actor award at the Filmfare Awards ceremony for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

1998: Starring in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

In 1998, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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1998: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

In 1998, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

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1999: Starring in Baadshah and becoming a producer

In 1999, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Baadshah,' earning him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He also became a producer in collaboration with Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza for Dreamz Unlimited.

2000: Commercial failure of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Tamil Debut

In 2000, Dreamz Unlimited's first production, 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani,' was a commercial failure. Khan also did a supporting role in Kamal Haasan's 'Hey Ram,' making his Tamil debut.

2000: Birth of daughter Suhana

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan had their second child, a daughter named Suhana.

2000: Playback Singing in Josh

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan sang the popular song "Apun Bola Tu Meri Laila" in the film Josh.

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2000: Starring in Mohabbatein

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Mohabbatein', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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December 2001: Suffering a Spinal Injury

In December 2001, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a spinal injury while performing an action sequence for Shakti: The Power.

2001: Starring in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

In 2001, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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2002: Critical Acclaim for Devdas

In 2002, Shah Rukh Khan earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of an alcoholic in the period romantic drama 'Devdas'.

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2002: Show From India With Love

In 2002, Shah Rukh Khan featured with Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Preity Zinta, and Aishwarya Rai in the show 'From India With Love' at Manchester's Old Trafford and London's Hyde Park; the event was attended by more than 100,000 people.

2002: Starring in Devdas

In 2002, Shah Rukh Khan played the title role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas,' which became a box office success and earned him a Best Actor Filmfare Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language.

2002: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Devdas

In 2002, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Devdas'.

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June 2003: Resuming Shooting After Surgery

In June 2003, Shah Rukh Khan resumed shooting after undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery at Wellington Hospital, London.

2003: Starring in Kal Ho Naa Ho

In 2003, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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2003: Defying the Conventional Hero Image

In 2003, the Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema noted that Shah Rukh Khan "defied the image of the conventional hero" in 'Baazigar' and 'Darr', creating his own version of the revisionist hero.

2004: Temptations 2004 Concert Tour

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan participated in Temptations 2004, singing, dancing, and performing skits alongside Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra, and other Bollywood stars. This stage show toured 22 venues across the world, including Dubai's Festival City Arena, where it played to 15,000 spectators.

2004: Starring in Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Swades' as a NASA scientist who returns to India to rekindle his roots. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for it.

2004: Starring in Veer-Zaara and Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Veer-Zaara', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood, and earned critical acclaim for his role in the social drama, 'Swades', where he played a NASA scientist.

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2004: Establishing Red Chillies Entertainment and Starring in Main Hoon Na and Veer-Zaara

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan transformed Dreamz Unlimited into Red Chillies Entertainment and starred in 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Veer-Zaara.' Veer-Zaara was the highest earning film of the year.

2004: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Swades'.

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2004: Retrospective Review of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

In 2004, Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com referred to Shah Rukh Khan's performance in 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' as his best, highlighting his spontaneity and emotional delivery.

2005: The Inner and Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan Documentary

In 2005, 'The Inner and Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan', a two-part documentary, was released, documenting Shah Rukh Khan's popularity.

2005: Starring in Paheli

In 2005, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Amol Palekar's fantasy drama, 'Paheli'. The film was India's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards.

2005: Padma Shri by the Government of India

In 2005, Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

2006: Release of Don

In 2006, Don was released, a movie which was later followed by a sequel in 2011.

2006: Playback Singing in Don

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan did playback singing in the film Don.

2006: Starring in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', a top-grossing romantic film that helped establish him as a leading actor in Bollywood.

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2007: Wax statue at Madame Tussauds London

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan became the third Indian actor to have his wax statue installed at London's Madame Tussauds museum, after Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan.

2007: Starring in Chak De! India and Om Shanti Om

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan earned critical acclaim for his role as a hockey coach in 'Chak De! India', and had further commercial success with the romance 'Om Shanti Om'.

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2007: Hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan replaced Amitabh Bachchan for one season as the host of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'.

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2007: Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France.

2007: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Chak De! India

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Chak De! India'.

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December 2008: Shoulder Injury During Filming of Dulha Mil Gaya

In December 2008, Shah Rukh Khan injured his shoulder while filming a small role in Mudassar Aziz's Dulha Mil Gaya. He underwent physiotherapy but ultimately required arthroscopic surgery.

2008: Named One of the Most Powerful People by Newsweek

In 2008, Newsweek named Shah Rukh Khan as one of the fifty most powerful people in the world, acknowledging his significant influence.

2008: Named one of Newsweek's fifty most powerful people

In 2008, Newsweek named Shah Rukh Khan as one of their fifty most powerful people globally and called him "the world's biggest movie star".

2008: Commercial Success with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

In 2008, Shah Rukh Khan achieved further commercial success with the romance film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'.

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2008: Refusal of Role in Slumdog Millionaire

In 2008, Shah Rukh Khan refused a role in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, which subsequently went to Anil Kapoor.

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2008: Temptation Reloaded and Airtel-Bindass concert tour

In 2008, Shah Rukh Khan set up Temptation Reloaded, a series of concerts that toured several countries, including the Netherlands. He also performed alongside Dino Morea, Rani Mukerji, and Dia Mirza at the Airtel-Bindass concert tour in 2008.

2008: Acquisition of Kolkata Knight Riders

In 2008, Shah Rukh Khan, in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, acquired ownership rights for the franchise representing Kolkata in the Twenty20 cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) for US$75.09 million, and named the team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

February 2009: Shoulder Surgery

In February 2009, Shah Rukh Khan underwent arthroscopic surgery to address the shoulder injury he sustained in December 2008 while filming Dulha Mil Gaya.

2009: KKR Brand Value

As of 2009, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was one of the richest teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with a brand value of US$42.1 million.

2009: Honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire

In 2009, Shah Rukh Khan received an honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire.

2010: Khan's Paternal Family in Peshawar

As of 2010, Shah Rukh Khan's paternal family was still living in the Shah Wali Qataal area of Peshawar's Qissa Khwani Bazaar.

2010: Living with a Superstar—Shah Rukh Khan Miniseries

In 2010, Discovery Travel & Living channel released 'Living with a Superstar—Shah Rukh Khan', a ten-part miniseries documenting his popularity.

2010: Inclusion in Filmfare's Top 80 Iconic Performances

In 2010, Filmfare included Shah Rukh Khan's performance in Chak De! India in their issue of the "Top 80 Iconic Performances".

2010: Concert in Dhaka, Bangladesh

In 2010, Shah Rukh Khan performed alongside Rani Mukherji, Arjun Rampal, and Ishaa Koppikar in a concert at the St. Joseph High School field in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2010: Acclaim for My Name Is Khan

In 2010, Shah Rukh Khan received critical acclaim for his portrayal of a man with Asperger syndrome in the drama 'My Name Is Khan'.

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2010: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for My Name Is Khan

In 2010, Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'My Name Is Khan'.

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2011: Appearance on Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan appeared on Imagine TV's 'Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout', the Indian version of 'Wipeout'. The scenes featuring Khan were filmed at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. However, the show performed poorly and became the lowest-rated show hosted by a Bollywood star.

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2011: Performance at IPL opening ceremony

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan performed alongside Sunidhi Chauhan and Shriya Saran at the opening ceremony of the IPL season, where they danced to Tamil songs.

2011: Starring in Ra.One and Don 2

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Ra.One and Don 2. Ra.One, a superhero film, was a financial success despite mixed reviews. Don 2, a sequel, was the year's highest-grossing Bollywood production abroad and was showcased at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.

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2011: Appointed Global Ambassador and awarded UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan was appointed by UNOPS as the first global ambassador of the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council and received UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni award for his charitable commitment to provide education for children, becoming the first Indian to win the accolade.

2011: Described as the world's biggest movie star

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan was described as "the biggest movie star you've never heard of ... perhaps the world's biggest movie star, period" by Steven Zeitchik of the Los Angeles Times.

2011: UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni Award

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan was honored with UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni award for his support of children's education, recognizing his philanthropic endeavors.

2011: Involvement in Ra.One Production

In 2011, for Ra.One, Shah Rukh Khan not only acted and produced but also wrote the console game script, dubbed for it, oversaw technical development, and created digital comics based on the film's characters.

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May 2012: Ban from Wankhede Stadium

In May 2012, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) banned Shah Rukh Khan from the Wankhede Stadium for five years after an argument with security staff following a match between KKR and the Mumbai Indians. The incident led to accusations and counter-accusations, but Khan maintained he acted to protect children.

2012: Breaking the no-kissing rule

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan broke his rule of not kissing his co-stars in films, after strong urging by Yash Chopra.

2012: Playback Singing in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan did playback singing in the movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

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2012: Concert in Jakarta

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan held another tour with Bipasha Basu and others in Jakarta.

2012: Topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list"

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan topped the Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list".

2012: Kolkata Knight Riders win IPL

In 2012, the Kolkata Knight Riders became the champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time.

December 2013: Emotional impact of Swades

In December 2013, The Times of India reported that Shah Rukh Khan found filming 'Swades' such an emotionally overwhelming and life-changing experience that he had still not viewed the film.

2013: Concerts in Auckland, Perth and Sydney

In 2013 Shah Rukh Khan held another series of concerts that visited Auckland, Perth and Sydney.

2013: Birth of son AbRam through surrogacy

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan became parents to their third child, AbRam, who was born through a surrogate mother.

2013: Appearance at IPL opening ceremony

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan appeared alongside Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, and Pitbull at the IPL opening ceremony.

2013: Success with Chennai Express

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan expanded into comedies with commercial success in 'Chennai Express'.

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2013: Starring in Chennai Express and Advocating for Women's Credit

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Chennai Express, which received mixed reviews. He also requested that his female co-stars' names appear above his in film credits, advocating for greater recognition of women's contributions.

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2013: Topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list"

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan topped the Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list".

2014: Ambassador for Interpol's campaign

In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan became the ambassador for Interpol's campaign "Turn Back Crime".

2014: Success with Happy New Year

In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan continued his expansion into comedies with commercial success in 'Happy New Year'.

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2014: SLAM! The Tour

In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan performed in SLAM! The Tour in the US, Canada, and London. He also hosted the Indian premiere of the live talent show, Got Talent World Stage Live.

2014: Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur by the Government of France

In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the fifth degree of the French Legion of Honour, Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, by the Government of France.

2014: Kolkata Knight Riders win IPL again

In 2014, the Kolkata Knight Riders repeated their feat and became champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time.

2015: Co-Chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment

As of 2015, Shah Rukh Khan is co-chairman of the motion picture production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries, expanding his influence in the entertainment industry.

2015: Starring in Dilwale

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in Dilwale alongside Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The film received mixed reviews despite being financially profitable.

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2015: Privileged degree from the University of Edinburgh

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan received a privileged degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

2015: Honorary doctorate from The University of Edinburgh

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan received an honorary doctorate from The University of Edinburgh.

2015: Topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list"

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan topped the Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list".

2015: Ban revoked by MCA

In 2015, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) revoked the ban imposed on Shah Rukh Khan from the Wankhede Stadium.

2015: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge still showing at Maratha Mandir

In early 2015, the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' was still showing at the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai, after more than 1000 weeks.

2016: Mumbai Police Investigation

In 2016, Mumbai Police informed that no 'cognisable offence' was made out against Shah Rukh Khan and they had come to the conclusion that Shah Rukh Khan was not drunk and did not use abusive language before minors at the Wankhede Stadium in 2012.

2016: Honorary doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University

In 2016, Shah Rukh Khan received an honorary doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University.

2016: Starring in Fan and Dear Zindagi

In 2016, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Fan, playing a dual role, and had a supporting role in Dear Zindagi. Fan underperformed at the box office, while Dear Zindagi was a coming-of-age film.

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2017: Hosting TED Talks India Nayi Soch

In 2017, Shah Rukh Khan began hosting 'TED Talks India Nayi Soch', a talk show produced by TED Conferences, LLC, which started airing on STAR Plus.

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2017: Starring in Raees and Jab Harry Met Sejal

In 2017, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Raees, playing an anti-hero, and Jab Harry Met Sejal, a romantic film. Both films received mixed reviews and had modest commercial success, with Jab Harry Met Sejal underperforming.

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2018: World Economic Forum's Crystal Award

In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for advocating for women's and children's rights in India, highlighting his commitment to social causes.

2018: Starring in Zero

In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Zero, playing a dwarf. The film received mixed reviews, though Khan's performance was praised, but was a box office flop.

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2018: Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum

In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan was honoured by the World Economic Forum with their annual Crystal Award for his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India.

2018: Suhana serves as assistant director for the movie Zero

In 2018, Suhana served as an assistant director for Shah Rukh Khan's movie Zero.

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February 2019: Special appearance in BIBA music video

In February 2019, Shah Rukh Khan made a special appearance in the music video of the song 'BIBA', featuring Marshmello and Shirley Setia, and composed by Pritam. The video, inspired by Khan's memorable films, received a positive response.

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October 2019: Featured in video tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

In October 2019, Shah Rukh Khan featured in a video launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. The preview of the video took place on 20 October 2019 at PMO, attended by numerous dignitaries.

November 2019: Suhana's acting debut

In November 2019, Suhana made her acting debut in a short film titled The Grey Part of Blue.

2019: Honorary doctorates from The University of Law and La Trobe University

In 2019, Shah Rukh Khan received honorary doctorates from The University of Law and La Trobe University.

April 2020: COVID-19 Relief Initiatives

In April 2020, Shah Rukh Khan announced a series of initiatives to help the government of India and the state governments of Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Delhi mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provided relief measures for thousands of underprivileged people and daily wage laborers affected by the lockdown and offered his 4-story personal office space to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to be used as a quarantine centre for coronavirus patients.

2022: Listed as one of the 50 greatest actors of all time

In 2022, Shah Rukh Khan was listed as one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire magazine.

2022: Voted One of the Greatest Actors of All Time by Empire

In 2022, Shah Rukh Khan was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire, solidifying his legacy in the world of acting.

2022: Special Appearances in Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

In 2022, after a four-year break from full-time acting, Shah Rukh Khan made special appearances in Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect as part of a career comeback attempt after the release of Zero and the Covid-19 Pandemic in India.

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2023: Highest tax payer in India

From 2023–2024, Shah Rukh Khan ranked as the highest tax payer in India.

2023: Career Comeback with Pathaan and Jawan

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan made a career comeback with the action thrillers 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', which became some of the highest-grossing Indian films. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'Jawan'.

2023: Starring in Dunki

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Dunki, a social drama about illegal immigration. It was a commercial success but did not reach the records set by Pathaan and Jawan.

2023: Starring in Pathaan and Jawan

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Pathaan and Jawan, both action films that broke box-office records, re-establishing his stardom. Jawan earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

2023: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people

In 2023, Time magazine named Shah Rukh Khan as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he topped the list per a readers poll.

2023: Named One of the Most Influential People by Time

In 2023, Time named Shah Rukh Khan as one of the most influential people in the world, celebrating his widespread impact.

2024: Highest tax payer in India

From 2023–2024, Shah Rukh Khan ranked as the highest tax payer in India.

2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Win Third IPL Title

In 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title.

May 2025: Attended the Met Gala

On 5 May 2025, Shah Rukh Khan attended the Met Gala in Manhattan, becoming the first Bollywood male actor to do so and making his debut appearance. His outfit was designed by fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

June 2025: Appearance in Ed Sheeran song Sapphire

In June 2025, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in an Ed Sheeran song 'Sapphire', which also featured vocals from Arijit Singh. The video was shot across various parts of India, and the song received acclaim from critics and fans.

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October 2025: Khan's Net Worth

As of October 2025, Shah Rukh Khan's net worth is $1.4 billion.

2025: National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jawan

In 2025, Shah Rukh Khan won the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in 'Jawan'.

2025: Prahlad Kakkar's Comments on Alleged Affair

In 2025, advertising professional Prahlad Kakkar suggested that Priyanka Chopra regarded the alleged affair with Shah Rukh Khan as "serious and personal," while also noting her decision not to address the rumors publicly.

2026: Starring in King

In 2026, Shah Rukh Khan will star with his daughter in Siddharth Anand's King, an action film.