Born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan grew up in a multicultural environment. His father, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan, a Pathan and freedom fighter from Peshawar, was associated with the Indian National Congress, while his mother, Lateef Fatima, hailing from South India, was reportedly the adopted daughter of Major General Shah Nawaz Khan. Khan spent his early years in Mangalore before returning to Delhi. He graduated with a degree in Economics from Hans Raj College, Delhi University, in 1988 and briefly pursued a Master’s in Mass Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia before leaving academics to chase an acting career. Khan faced significant hardships, including poverty, especially after losing his father in 1981 and his mother in 1990, before his rise to Bollywood stardom. He openly acknowledges taking on less creative roles to escape financial struggles, accepting films rejected by bigger stars to avoid unemployment. Khan firmly believes that failure is an integral part of life, emphasizing that true success stems not just from the desire for achievement but from embracing and overcoming the fear of failure.
Rise to Stardom
Shah Rukh Khan’s career began on television with serials like Dil Dariya, Fauji, and Circus, where he made his mark. His Bollywood debut came with the 1992 film Deewana, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and became a superhit, establishing him in the Hindi film industry. From there, Khan never looked back, steadily climbing the ladder of success. Known as the “King of Bollywood,” he gained fame not only as a romantic hero but also as a compelling villain in films like Baazigar, Darr, and Anjaam, where his performances as a negative character left audiences stunned.
A Glorious Career
With over 100 films and a career spanning more than three decades, Shah Rukh Khan has received numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards, 9 Screen Awards, 3 IIFA Awards, 8 Zee Cine Awards, 3 Bollywood Movie Awards, 2 Global Indian Film Awards, and many others. Additionally, he was honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2002 and the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2005.
First National Award for Jawan
On Friday, August 1, 2025, the 71st National Awards were announced in Delhi, recognizing Shah Rukh Khan for his outstanding performance in Jawan. Sharing his joy with fans through a video on social media, Khan expressed gratitude and humility, stating, “Namaskar, adaab. I don’t need to say how I’m feeling right now because I’m filled with pride, gratitude, and humility.” He wholeheartedly thanked those who deemed him worthy of this prestigious award, marking his first-ever National Award.
“overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility.” “To be honoured with a National Award is a moment I will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much to the jury, the chairman, the I&B ministry, and everyone who thought I was worthy of this honour,” Shahrukh khan