Shah Rukh Khan's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shah Rukh Khan. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
2005: Padma Shri by the Government of India
In 2005, Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
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.
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'.
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.
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'.
2009: Honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire
In 2009, Shah Rukh Khan received an honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire.
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'.
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: 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.
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.
2013: Success with Chennai Express
In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan expanded into comedies with commercial success in 'Chennai Express'.
2013: Topped Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list"
In 2013, Shah Rukh Khan topped the Forbes India's "Celebrity 100 list".
2014: Success with Happy New Year
In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan continued his expansion into comedies with commercial success in 'Happy New Year'.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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