History of Shah Rukh Khan in Timeline

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Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is a highly acclaimed Indian actor and film producer, widely known as the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan." He has starred in over 100 films, receiving numerous awards, including 14 Filmfare Awards. Khan has 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. With a massive global following, he is considered one of the most successful film stars in the world. His films often explore themes of Indian national identity, diaspora connections, and social issues.

1946: Mir moved to Delhi to study law at Delhi University

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

1947: Partition of India and Mir's stay in Delhi

In 1947, when the partition of India occurred, Shah Rukh Khan's father was forced to stay in Delhi.

1959: Marriage of Khan's Parents

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

1960: Birth of Khan's sister

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

November 1965: Shah Rukh Khan Born

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

1978: Original Don Film Release

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Don, a remake of the original Don film from 1978.

1981: Death of Khan's Father

In 1981, Shah Rukh Khan's father died of cancer.

1985: Enrolled at Hansraj College

In 1985, Shah Rukh Khan enrolled at Hansraj College 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, Shah Rukh Khan's first starring role was in Lekh Tandon's television series Dil Dariya. He also played minor parts in Wagle Ki Duniya.

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1989: Television Debut with Fauji

In 1989, Shah Rukh Khan made his television debut with the Raj Kumar Kapoor directed series Fauji. He also appeared in Aziz Mirza's television series Circus and played minor parts in Umeed and the English-language television film In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.

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April 1991: Decision to Act in Films

In April 1991, Shah Rukh Khan decided to act in films as a way to escape the grief of his mother's death. He moved from Delhi to Mumbai to pursue a full-time career in Bollywood and was quickly signed to four films.

October 1991: Marriage to Gauri Chibber

In October 1991, specifically on 25 October 1991, Khan married Gauri Chibber in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony after a six-year courtship.

1991: Death of Khan's Mother

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

June 1992: Film Debut with Deewana's Release

In June 1992, Shah Rukh Khan's film debut was in "Deewana", where he starred alongside Divya Bharti. Also, by June, he had started his first shoot for Hema Malini's directorial debut Dil Aashna Hai. He also starred in Chamatkar, Dil Aashna Hai, and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman

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1992: Appearance in Idiot

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

1992: Bollywood Debut with Deewana

In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan made his Bollywood debut with the musical romance film "Deewana". He had previously appeared in television series in the late 1980s.

1993: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Baazigar

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

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1993: Villainous Roles in Baazigar and Darr

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

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1994: Starring in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Winning Best Villain Award for Anjaam

In 1994, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Kundan Shah's comedy-drama film "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa", which he later professed was his favourite role. Also in 1994, Khan won the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his role as an obsessive lover in Anjaam.

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

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

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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" and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge". "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" is credited with establishing him as a romantic hero.

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1995: Starring in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing romantic film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

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1996: Critical and Commercial Failures

In 1996, all four of Shah Rukh Khan's film releases were critical and commercial failures.

1997: Birth of Son Aryan

In 1997, Khan and Gauri welcomed their son, Aryan.

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

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

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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: Success with Yes Boss and Dil To Pagal Hai

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Aziz Mirza's romantic comedy "Yes Boss" opposite Aditya Pancholi and Juhi Chawla, earning him a Filmfare Best Actor nomination. He also starred in Subhash Ghai's social drama "Pardes". Later in 1997, he starred in "Dil To Pagal Hai" with Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, winning his third Filmfare Best Actor Award.

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

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

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1998: Diverse Roles and Critical Acclaim

In 1998, Shah Rukh Khan starred in "Duplicate", "Dil Se..", and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai". While "Duplicate" received mixed reviews, Khan was praised for his performance in "Dil Se.." and won a Filmfare Award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai".

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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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1999: Co-production of films under Dreamz Unlimited

In 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", earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He also became a producer, founding Dreamz Unlimited with Juhi Chawla and Aziz Mirza.

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2000: Dreamz Unlimited's First Production and Tamil Debut

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

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2000: Birth of Daughter Suhana

In 2000, Khan and Gauri had their daughter, 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 with Mohabbatein

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan starred in "Mohabbatein", receiving wide public appreciation and winning his second Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

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December 2001: Spinal Injury During Shakti: The Power

In December 2001, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a spinal injury while filming an action sequence for a special appearance in "Shakti: The Power".

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2001: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... Release

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.

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2001: Starring in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...

In 2001, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing romantic film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...".

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2002: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Devdas

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

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2002: Portrayal of an alcoholic in 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 show

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 period romance "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.

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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: Kal Ho Naa Ho and Dreamz Unlimited Conflict

In 2003, Shah Rukh Khan starred in "Kal Ho Naa Ho", receiving critical praise. Also in 2003, conflict broke out between Khan and the other partners of Dreamz Unlimited, and they parted ways.

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2003: Starring in Kal Ho Naa Ho

In 2003, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing romantic film "Kal Ho Naa Ho". He also earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of an alcoholic in "Devdas".

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2003: Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema on Khan's Revisionist Hero

In 2003, the Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema stated that Shah Rukh 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 he and Gauri restructured the company as Red Chillies Entertainment.

2004: Successful Year with Red Chillies Entertainment

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

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2004: Temptations 2004 Concert Tour

In 2004, Khan participated in the "Temptations" series of concert tours, Temptations 2004, by singing, dancing, and performing skits with other Bollywood stars, touring 22 venues worldwide and playing to 15,000 spectators in Dubai.

2004: Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Swades

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

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2004: Starring in Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Ashutosh Gowariker's social drama "Swades", which was the first Indian picture to be shot inside the NASA research center at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He eventually won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for it.

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2004: Starring in Veer-Zaara and Swades

In 2004, Shah Rukh Khan starred in the top-grossing romantic film "Veer-Zaara" and earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of a NASA scientist in the social drama "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, calling him "spontaneous, vulnerable, boyish, mischievous and acting straight from the heart".

2005: Padma Shri Award by the Government of India

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

2005: Starring in Paheli

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

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

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

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2006: Release of Don

In 2006, 'Don' was released.

2006: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and Don

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and "Don", earning Best Actor nominations at the Filmfare Awards for both.

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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 London

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

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

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

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

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of a hockey coach in the sports drama "Chak De! India", and achieved 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' for one season.

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2007: Chak De! India and Om Shanti Om Success

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan starred in "Chak De! India", winning a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He also starred in "Om Shanti Om", which became the highest-grossing Indian motion picture of 2007.

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

In 2007, the Government of France awarded Khan the Order of Arts and Letters.

December 2008: Shoulder Injury While Filming Dulha Mil Gaya

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

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2008: Temptation Reloaded Concert Tour

In 2008, Khan established Temptation Reloaded, a concert series that toured several countries, including the Netherlands.

2008: Acquisition of Kolkata Knight Riders

In 2008, Khan, in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband 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).

2008: Named Among the World's Most Powerful People

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

2008: Named One of Newsweek's Fifty Most Powerful People

In 2008, Newsweek named Shah Rukh 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 further commercial success with the romance "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi".

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2008: Refusal of Slumdog Millionaire role

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

February 2009: Arthroscopic Surgery for Shoulder Injury

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

2009: Kolkata Knight Riders Brand Value

As of 2009, KKR was one of the richest teams in the IPL, with a brand value of US$42.1 million.

2009: Honorary Doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire

In 2009, 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 a ten-part miniseries titled Living with a Superstar—Shah Rukh Khan, documenting his life.

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2010: Iconic Performance in Chak De! India

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

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

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

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2010: Starring in My Name Is Khan

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

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2010: Concert at St. Joseph High School field

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.

2011: IPL Opening Ceremony Performance

In 2011, Khan performed alongside Sunidhi Chauhan and Shriya Saran at the opening ceremony of the IPL season, dancing to Tamil songs.

2011: Appointment as Global Ambassador

In 2011, 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.

2011: Recognition as the World's Biggest Movie Star

In 2011, 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: Appearance on Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan returned to television, appearing on Imagine TV's 'Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout'.

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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 a financial success despite mixed reviews. 'Don 2' earned Khan positive reviews, and it was showcased at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.

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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.

2011: Involvement in Ra.One

In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan was involved in several aspects of the making of 'Ra.One'. Aside from acting, he produced the film, volunteered to write the console game script, dubbed for it, oversaw its technical development, and wrote the digital comics based on the film's characters.

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May 2012: MCA Ban from Wankhede Stadium

In May 2012, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) banned Khan from the Wankhede Stadium for five years following an argument with security staff after an IPL match, an incident that led to conflicting accounts and allegations.

2012: Temptation Reloaded Concert Tour in Jakarta

In 2012, Khan held another Temptation Reloaded tour with Bipasha Basu and others in Jakarta.

2012: Tops Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List

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

2012: Breaking the No-Kissing Rule

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan broke his no-kissing rule in films, after being urged by Yash Chopra.

2012: Singing in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

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

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2012: Kolkata Knight Riders Win IPL

In 2012, The Kolkata Knight Riders won 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 still had not viewed the film.

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2013: Birth of Son AbRam

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

2013: IPL Performance with Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Pitbull

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

2013: Temptation Reloaded Concerts in Auckland, Perth and Sydney

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

2013: Tops Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List Again

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

2013: Starring in Chennai Express

In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan expanded to comedies with "Chennai Express".

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2014: Ambassador for Interpol's Campaign

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

2014: SLAM! The Tour

In 2014, Khan performed in SLAM! The Tour in the US, Canada, and London, and hosted the Indian premiere of Got Talent World Stage Live.

2014: Starring in Happy New Year

In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan continued with comedies in "Happy New Year".

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2014: Kolkata Knight Riders Win IPL Again

In 2014, The Kolkata Knight Riders repeated their feat by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) again.

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

In 2014, the Government of France awarded Khan the Chevalier Légion d'honneur.

2015: Production credits for Red Chillies Entertainment

As of 2015, Red Chillies Entertainment has produced or co-produced at least nine films. Either Khan or Gauri are usually given production credits, and he has appeared in most of the films.

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, and co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders and the Caribbean Premier League team Trinbago Knight Riders.

2015: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Still Showing

As of early 2015, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" is still showing at the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai after more than 1000 weeks.

2015: Privileged Degree from the University of Edinburgh

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

2015: Honorary Doctorate from The University of Edinburgh

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

2015: Tops Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List Again

In 2015, Khan topped the Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list" for the third time.

2015: Starring in Dilwale

In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Dilwale', an action comedy that garnered mixed reviews but was financially profitable.

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2015: MCA Revokes Wankhede Stadium Ban

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

2016: Honorary Doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University

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

2016: Mumbai Police Investigation Outcome

In 2016, Mumbai Police concluded that no 'cognisable offence' was made out against Khan regarding the 2012 incident at Wankhede Stadium, determining that he was not drunk and did not use abusive language before minors.

2016: Roles in Fan and Dear Zindagi

In 2016, Shah Rukh Khan played dual roles in 'Fan' and a supporting role in 'Dear Zindagi'. 'Fan' underperformed at the box office, while Khan played the supporting part of a therapist in '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 started aired on STAR Plus.

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2017: Roles in Raees and Jab Harry Met Sejal

In 2017, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Raees' as an anti-hero and 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' as a tourist guide. 'Raees' was a modest success, while 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' received criticism and was a box office flop.

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2018: Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum

In 2018, 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: 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.

2018: Release of Zero

In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Zero', playing a dwarf involved in a love triangle. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office flop.

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2018: Suhana Khan serves as Assistant Director for Zero

In 2018, Suhana Khan served as assistant director for Khan's film Zero.

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October 2019: Featured in Tribute Video to Mahatma Gandhi

In October 2019, Khan featured in a video launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary; the preview took place on 20 October 2019.

November 2019: Suhana's Acting Debut

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, Khan received honorary doctorates from The University of Law and La Trobe University.

April 2020: COVID-19 Relief Initiatives

In April 2020, Khan announced a series of initiatives to help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, offering his office space as a quarantine center and providing relief measures for underprivileged people and daily wage laborers.

2022: Listed Among the 50 Greatest Actors of All Time

In 2022, 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 50 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.

2022: Special Appearances in Brahmastra and Rocketry

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

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2023: Ranked as Highest Tax Payer in India

From 2023, 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 of which became highest-grossing Indian films.

2023: Starring in Pathaan and Jawan

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan starred in 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', both action films that broke box-office records. 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan' grossed over ₹10 billion (US$120 million) to rank, respectively, as Hindi cinema's second and third biggest grossers worldwide.

2023: Release of Dunki

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki', a social drama about illegal immigration. 'Dunki' emerged as Khan's third consecutive commercial success of the year.

2023: Named One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World

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

2024: Ranked as Highest Tax Payer in India

In 2024, Khan continued to be 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: Met Gala Debut

On 5 May 2025, Khan attended the Met Gala in Manhattan, making his debut appearance as the first Bollywood male actor to do so, wearing an outfit designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

2026: Release of King

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