Lasting Legacy of Shah Rukh Khan: A Look at the Influence on History

How the contributions of Shah Rukh Khan continue to shape the world today.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

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".

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: 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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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.

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.

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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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.