History of Shah Rukh Khan in Timeline

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Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is a highly successful Indian actor and film producer, often dubbed the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan". He has starred in over 100 films, receiving numerous awards, including a National Film Award and 15 Filmfare Awards. Khan has also been honored with the Padma Shri by the Indian government and the Order of Arts and Letters and Legion of Honour by the French government. He enjoys a large global fanbase, particularly in Asia and among the Indian diaspora, and is recognized as one of the world's most successful film stars.

1946: Father Moved to Delhi

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

1947: Partition of India Forced Father to Stay in Delhi

With the partition of India in 1947, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan 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 Shahnaz Lalarukh

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

November 1965: Shah Rukh Khan's Birth

On November 2, 1965, Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, was born as Shahrukh Khan. He is an Indian actor and film producer celebrated for his work in Hindi cinema.

1978: Original Don film Release

In 1978, the original film 'Don' was released. Shah Rukh Khan later starred in the remake of this film in 2006.

1981: Death of Father

In 1981, Khan's father died of cancer.

1985: Enrolled at Hansraj College

In 1985, Khan enrolled at University of Delhi’s Hansraj College (1985–88) to earn his bachelor's degree in economics, but spent much of his time at Delhi's Theatre Action Group (TAG).

1988: First Starring Role in Dil Dariya

In 1988, Khan's first starring role was in Lekh Tandon's television series 'Dil Dariya', which began shooting, but production delays occurred.

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1989: Television Debut with Fauji

In 1989, Khan's television debut was in the Raj Kumar Kapoor directed series 'Fauji', where he played the leading role of Abhimanyu Rai.

April 1991: Decision to Act in Films

In April 1991, Khan decided to act in films as a way to escape the grief of his mother's death and moved to Mumbai.

October 1991: Marriage to Gauri Chibber

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

1991: Death of Mother

In 1991, Khan's mother died from complications of diabetes.

June 1992: Film Debut with Deewana Release

In June 1992, Shah Rukh Khan's film debut was in 'Deewana', which became a box office hit and launched his Bollywood career. He also started shooting his first film with Hema Malini.

1992: Appearance in Idiot

In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in Mani Kaul's miniseries 'Idiot'.

1992: Hindi Film Debut with Deewana

In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan made his Hindi film debut with the musical romance 'Deewana'.

1993: Recognition for Villainous Roles

In 1993, Shah Rukh Khan gained recognition for playing villainous roles in the films 'Baazigar' and 'Darr'.

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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' 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.

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1995: Release of 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. He also starred in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', which became the year's highest-grossing production and established him as a "romantic hero".

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 fail critically and commercially

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

1997: Birth of son Aryan

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Chibber 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 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', which was successful in the United States, and 'Dil To Pagal Hai', which won him his third Best Actor Award at Filmfare.

1997: Starring in Dil To Pagal Hai

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing romantic film 'Dil To Pagal Hai'.

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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'. 'Duplicate' was not well received, but Khan received praise for his performance in 'Dil Se..', and he 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 the top-grossing romantic film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

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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: Co-Producing Films with Dreamz Unlimited

From 1999, Shah Rukh Khan co-produced three films as a founding member of Dreamz Unlimited.

1999: Starring in Baadshah and becoming a producer

In 1999, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Baadshah', which earned 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 a production company called Dreamz Unlimited.

2000: Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Hey Ram releases

In 2000, Dreamz Unlimited's first production, 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani', starring Khan and Chawla, was a commercial failure. Also in 2000, Khan played 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 Chibber had their second child, a daughter named Suhana.

2000: Playback Singing in Josh

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan did playback singing for his film 'Josh', singing the song "Apun Bola Tu Meri Laila".

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2000: Success of Mohabbatein

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Mohabbatein', which was a commercial success and earned him his second Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

December 2001: Spinal Injury During Shakti: The Power

In December 2001, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a spinal injury while performing an action sequence for 'Shakti: The Power'. He was diagnosed with a prolapsed disc and sought various therapies.

2001: Release of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

In 2001, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', which he cites as a turning point in his career. The film became the top-grossing Indian production of all time in the overseas market for the next five years.

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: Featuring in 'From India With Love'

In 2002, Shah Rukh Khan featured alongside 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, an event attended by over 100,000 people.

2002: Starring in Devdas

In 2002, Shah Rukh Khan played the title role in 'Devdas', which became a box office success and earned him numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Award for Best Actor 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 in London.

2003: Starring in Kal Ho Naa Ho

In 2003, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', which became the second-highest-grossing film domestically and the top-grossing Bollywood film in external markets that year. Conflict also broke out between Khan and the other partners of Dreamz Unlimited.

2003: Recognition in Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema

In 2003, the Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema stated that Khan "defied the image of the conventional hero in both these films and created his own version of the revisionist hero".

2003: Dissolution of Dreamz Unlimited

In 2003, the partnership Dreamz Unlimited was dissolved and Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri restructured the company as Red Chillies Entertainment.

2004: Temptations 2004 Tour

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan participated in the Temptations 2004 concert tour, performing skits and dancing alongside Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra, and other Bollywood stars at 22 venues across the world.

2004: Release of Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Swades', portraying a NASA scientist. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance.

2004: Starring in Veer-Zaara and Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing film 'Veer-Zaara' and earned critical acclaim for his role as a NASA scientist in the social drama 'Swades'.

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2004: Red Chillies Entertainment and releases of Main Hoon Na and Veer-Zaara

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan transformed Dreamz Unlimited into Red Chillies Entertainment. He starred in 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Veer-Zaara', which were both commercially successful. 'Veer-Zaara' was the highest earning film of 2004 in India, and 'Main Hoon Na' was the second-highest earner.

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 a retrospective review from 2004, Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com referred to Shah Rukh Khan's performance in 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' as his best performance.

2005: Starring in Paheli

In 2005, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Paheli', which was India's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards.

2005: Padma Shri Award by the Government of India

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

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

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

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2006: Singing in Don

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan sang in the movie 'Don'.

2006: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Don Releases

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', which became India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market. He also starred in 'Don', a remake of the 1978 film of the same name. Both performances earned him Best Actor nominations at the Filmfare Awards.

2006: Starring in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing romantic film 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'.

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2007: Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds

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

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 the sports drama 'Chak De! India' and had 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 as the host of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", for one season.

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

In December 2008, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a shoulder injury while filming a small role in 'Dulha Mil Gaya'.

2008: Named One of the Fifty Most Powerful People

In 2008, Newsweek named Khan one of their fifty most powerful people in the world.

2008: Starring in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

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

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2008: Refusing Role in Slumdog Millionaire

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

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2008: Temptation Reloaded Concerts and Airtel-Bindass Concert Tour

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

2008: Acquisition of Kolkata Knight Riders

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

February 2009: Arthroscopic Surgery

In February 2009, Shah Rukh Khan underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a shoulder injury sustained in December 2008.

2009: KKR's Brand Value

As of 2009, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), owned by Shah Rukh Khan and partners, had a brand value of US$42.1 million, making it one of the richest teams in the IPL.

2009: Honorary Doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire

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

2010: Family in Peshawar

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

2010: Filmfare includes his Chak De! India performance

In 2010, Filmfare included his performance in Chak De! India in the issue of the "Top 80 Iconic Performances".

2010: Critical Acclaim for My Name Is Khan

In 2010, Shah Rukh Khan earned critical acclaim for his role as a man with Asperger syndrome in the drama 'My Name Is Khan'.

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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: Release of My Name Is Khan

In 2010, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'My Name Is Khan', which was his fourth collaboration with director Karan Johar and his sixth with Kajol. The movie earned Khan his eighth Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

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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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2010: Miniseries 'Living with a Superstar—Shah Rukh Khan'

In 2010, the Discovery Travel & Living channel released a ten-part miniseries called 'Living with a Superstar—Shah Rukh Khan', documenting Shah Rukh Khan's life.

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2011: UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni award

In 2011, Khan was honoured with UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni award for his support of children's education.

2011: Appearing 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". However, the show performed poorly and became the lowest-rated show hosted by a Bollywood star.

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, dancing to Tamil songs.

2011: Starring in Ra.One and Don 2

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the superhero film 'Ra.One' and 'Don 2', a sequel to 'Don'. Ra.One was billed as Bollywood's most expensive production and Don 2 was showcased at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.

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2011: Appointment as Global Ambassador

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

2011: Involvement in Ra.One Production

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan was involved in several aspects of the making of 'Ra.One', including producing, writing the console game script, and overseeing technical development.

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2011: Described as the 'Biggest Movie Star'

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

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 following an argument with security staff after a KKR match. Khan stated he acted in response to the manhandling of children.

2012: Khan breaks his no-kissing rule

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan broke his long-standing rule of not kissing his co-stars on screen, after being strongly urged by Yash Chopra.

2012: Jakarta Concert with Bipasha Basu

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan held a concert in Jakarta with Bipasha Basu and others.

2012: Singing in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan sang in the movie 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'.

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2012: Topping Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list", recognizing him as one of the wealthiest celebrities in India.

2012: KKR Wins First IPL Title

In 2012, the Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Shah Rukh Khan and partners, won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title.

December 2013: Khan Reflects on Filming Swades

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

2013: Birth of son AbRam

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

2013: Appearance at IPL

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

2013: Success with Chennai Express

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan expanded to comedies with 'Chennai Express', achieving commercial success.

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2013: Topping Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list", recognizing him as one of the wealthiest celebrities in India.

2013: Concerts in Auckland, Perth, and Sydney

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan's series of concerts visited Auckland, Perth, and Sydney.

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 had commercial success with the comedy 'Happy New Year'.

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2014: SLAM! The Tour and Hosting Got Talent World Stage Live

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: French Legion of Honour

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: KKR Wins Second IPL Title

In 2014, the Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Shah Rukh Khan and partners, won their second Indian Premier League (IPL) title.

2015: Co-chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment

As of 2015, Khan is co-chairman of the motion picture production company Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries.

2015: Red Chillies Entertainment Production

As of 2015, Red Chillies Entertainment has produced or co-produced at least nine films.

2015: Release of Dilwale

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in 'Dilwale' alongside Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The film garnered mixed reviews.

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2015: Honorary Degree from the University of Edinburgh

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

2015: Topping Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list", recognizing him as one of the wealthiest celebrities in India.

2015: Revocation of Wankhede Stadium Ban

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

2015: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge still showing at Maratha Mandir theatre

In early 2015, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' continued to be shown at the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai, marking more than 1000 weeks of screening.

2016: Mumbai Police Conclusion Regarding Wankhede Incident

In 2016, Mumbai Police concluded that no cognisable offence was made out against Shah Rukh Khan regarding the 2012 incident at Wankhede Stadium, confirming he was not drunk or abusive.

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' and 'Dear Zindagi'.

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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 aired on STAR Plus.

2017: Roles in Raees and Jab Harry Met Sejal

In 2017, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Raees' and 'Jab Harry Met Sejal'.

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2018: World Economic Forum's Crystal Award

In 2018, Khan received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for advocating for women's and children's rights in India.

2018: Release of Zero

In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan reunited with Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in Aanand L Rai's romantic drama 'Zero'.

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2018: Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum

In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan was honored 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 Khan as assistant director for 'Zero'

In 2018, Suhana Khan served as assistant director for Shah Rukh Khan's film '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, composed by Pritam. The video received positive response.

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October 2019: Feature in Mahatma Gandhi Tribute Video

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.

November 2019: Suhana Khan's acting debut in 'The Grey Part of Blue'

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

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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 various state governments mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provided relief measures for underprivileged people and daily wage labourers affected by the lockdown, and offered his personal office as a quarantine center.

2022: Voted One of the 50 Greatest Actors of All Time

In 2022, Khan was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire.

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

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

2022: Special Appearances in Films

In 2022, after a four-year break, Shah Rukh Khan made extended special appearances in 'Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva' and 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'.

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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', both ranking among the highest-grossing Indian films. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jawan.

2023: Reuniting with Yash Raj Films in Pathaan and Jawan

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', with Jawan breaking the records set by Pathaan. For his performance in Jawan, he received his first National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

2023: Release of Dunki

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki', a social drama about illegal immigration.

2023: Named one of Time magazine'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

In 2023, Time named Khan as one of the most influential people in the world.

2024: Highest Tax Payer in India

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

2024: KKR Wins Third IPL Title

In 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL title.

May 2025: Attending the Met Gala

On 5 May 2025, 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: Music Video for "Sapphire"

In June 2025, Khan appeared in the music video for the 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: Net worth of $1.4 billion

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 comments on Priyanka Chopra affair rumours

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

2026: Upcoming Role in King

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