Sharukh Khan

Sharukh Khan
November 2, 1965 (1965-11-02) (age 42)
Born New Delhi, India
Other name(s) Shah Rukh Khan, King Khan, SRK
Occupation Actor, Producer, Television presenter
Years active 1988 – present
Spouse(s) Gauri Khan (1991 – present)
Shahrukh Khan (Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान, Urdu: شاہ رخ خان), born 2 November 1965, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works in Bollywood films, as well as film producer and television host.

Khan began his career appearing in several television serials in the late 1980s. He made his film debut with the commercially successful Deewana (1992). Since then, he has been part of numerous commercial successes and has delivered a variety of critically acclaimed performances. During his years in the Indian film industry, he has won thirteen Filmfare Awards, seven of which are in the Best Actor category.

While some of Khan's best-known films: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chak De India (2007) and Om Shanti Om (2007), remain some of Bollywood's biggest hits, films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) have been top-grossing productions in the overseas market, making Khan one of the most successful actors of Hindi cinema. Since 2000, Khan branched out into film production and television presenting as well. He is the founder-owner of two production companies, Dreamz Unlimited amd Red Chillies Entertainment.

As a television host

In 2007, Khan replaced Amitabh Bachchan as the host of the third series of the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The previous had hosted the show for five years from 2000-05. On January 22, 2007, Kaun Banega Crorepati aired with Khan as the new host and later ended on April 19, 2007.

On April 25, 2008, Khan began hosting the game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, the Indian version of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, whose last episode was telecasted on July 27, 2008, with Lalu Prasad Yadav as the special guest.

Awards Won

* 1993 - Filmfare Best Debut Award for Deewana
* 1994 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Baazigar
* 1994 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
* 1995 - Filmfare Best Villain Award for Anjaam
* 1996 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
* 1998 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Dil To Pagal Hai
* 1999 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
* 2001 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Mohabbatein
* 2003 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Devdas
* 2005 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Swades
* 2008 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Chak De India

Special Awards

* 2002 - Filmfare Special Award Swiss Consulate Trophy
* 2004 - Filmfare Power Award
* 2005 - Filmfare Power Award

Awards Nominated

* 1994 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
* 1994 - Filmfare Best Villain Award for Darr
* 1998 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Yes Boss
* 1999 - Filmfare Best Villain Award for Duplicate
* 2000 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Baadshah
* 2001 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mohabbatein
* 2002 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
* 2004 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Kal Ho Naa Ho
* 2005 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Main Hoon Na
* 2005 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Veer Zaara
* 2007 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
* 2007 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Don - The Chase Begins Again
* 2008 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Om Shanti Om