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 (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

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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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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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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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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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.

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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2005: Padma Shri Award by the Government of India

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

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: 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.

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.

2009: Honorary Doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire

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

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: 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.

2012: Tops Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List

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

2012: Kolkata Knight Riders Win IPL

In 2012, The Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time.

2013: Tops Forbes India's Celebrity 100 List Again

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

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: 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.

2016: Honorary Doctorate from Maulana Azad National Urdu University

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

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.

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.

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.

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.