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Shah Rukh Khan Life & Career Timeline
Television outsider to the global face of Hindi cinema.
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Romance, reinvention and entrepreneurial ambition across one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable careers.
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Born in New Delhi
Shah Rukh Khan was born and raised in India’s capital.
Source: www.britannica.comFauji
The television series brought Khan his first wide public recognition.
Source: www.britannica.comMoves to Mumbai
After his mother’s death, he committed himself to a film career.
Source: www.britannica.comDeewana
His film debut became a commercial success.
Source: www.britannica.comBaazigar and Darr
Unconventional antihero roles distinguished him from typical romantic leads.
Source: www.britannica.comDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
The romance became one of Hindi cinema’s longest-running and most beloved films.
Source: www.britannica.comDil To Pagal Hai
The musical romance reinforced his screen identity as a romantic hero.
Source: www.britannica.comKuch Kuch Hota Hai
The campus romance became a defining popular film of its era.
Source: www.britannica.comPhir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Khan moved into film production as well as acting.
Source: www.britannica.comKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
The family drama became especially influential with diaspora audiences.
Source: www.britannica.comDevdas
The lavish literary adaptation brought international festival attention.
Source: www.britannica.comMain Hoon Na and Veer-Zaara
Two major successes showed comic action and mature romance.
Source: www.britannica.comChak De! India
As a women’s hockey coach, Khan delivered one of his most acclaimed performances.
Source: www.britannica.comMy Name Is Khan
The drama addressed prejudice and identity after September 11.
Source: www.britannica.comSpeaks at TED
Khan reflected on fame, humanity and change before a global technology and ideas audience.
Source: www.ted.comPathaan, Jawan and Dunki
Three releases marked a remarkable return to sustained box-office success.
Source: www.britannica.comReceives Locarno career award
The festival honoured Khan with the Pardo alla Carriera for his contribution to global cinema.
Source: www.locarnofestival.chReceives first National Film Award
Khan received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Jawan, sharing the category honour with Vikrant Massey.
Why it matters: The award brought India’s principal national film recognition to his acting career more than three decades after his cinema debut.
Source: newindiasamachar.pib.gov.inExplore related timelines
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