Shahrukh Khan

Karan Johar’s expected movie, ‘My Name is Khan’ starring with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, the movie is going to be second adventure by Fox after ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. According to sources Karan Johar and SRK’s Red Chillies will soon finalize the deal with Fox. It is said that Fox will acquire the movie’s rights for a very large amount of Rs. 98 crores. While others state it to be more than that Rs. 100 to 120 crores approximately. But the factual amount is still unknown. The financial terms of this deal is an internal matter between Red Chillies, Dharma Productions and Fox. This is the first time such a deal has been inked, where the film will release beyond the mainstream disturbtion and that is exciting. The big names like King Khan, Kajol and Karan Johar in the movie, looks like Fox will have sure-shot returns. Let’s wait and watch the movie is said to be released for early next year.

Sharukh Khan Biography

Shahrukh Khan, popularly known as the King Khan of Bollywood is undoubtedly the most expensive actor having one of the highest remuneration in the film industry. Besides films, Shahrukh Khan can now be seen in the commercial ads of Santro, Pepsi, Omega, Bagpiper, Polio Eradication etc. His career path upto the glamour industry passes through the small screen tele serials Fauji and Circus making him a household name, until his debut film 'Deewana' made him a star overnight.

Though Shahrukh started his film career from the film 'Dil Ashna Hai' with the famous actress Divya Bharti in 1991, the movie could not stand at the box office. Then came Deewana, Baazigar, Dar, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Baadshah, Mohabattein, Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gam, Chalte Chalte, Devdas, Veer Zara and so on. Thereafter Shahrukh Khan became a superstar never looking back.

Born on 2nd November 1965 in New Delhi; after completing his schooling from St Columbus High School, Shahrukh did his graduation from Hansraj College (Delhi University) succeeded by the Post Graduation in Mass Communications (Film Making) from Jamia Milia Islamia in New Delhi. A brilliant student during school and college times, Shahrukh was a master of electronics and biology with a competitive command on sports like football, hockey and cricket. Shahrukh Khan married his childhood love Gauri Chibbar from New Delhi on 25th October 1991 and now is the father of two children Aryan and Suhana.

Before plunging into the film world he ran a restaurant in Darya Ganj, New Delhi and did theatre plays with Barry John, till he got a break in the tele serial Dil Dariya in which he played the character of Sardarji. Then successively came the serials Fauji, Ummeed and Circus in a row making him an established TV actor. Apart from a series of hits and superhits, the King Khan also underwent the pain of failure when his films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Chamatkar, Josh, Ram Jane, Anjaam, Asoka - The Great, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Dil Se were rendered average or flop by the audience.

After enjoying the taste of success, Shahrukh Khan set up his own production company 'Dreamz Unlimited' with buddies Juhi Chawla (co-star) and Aziz Mirza (director) as partners. His two home productions 'Asoka - The Great' and 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' flopped on the box office. Just to offer support to his friend, colleague and choreographer Farah Khan for her debut film "Main Hoon Na" as director; Shahrukh and his wife Gauri Khan started their own production company 'Red Chillies Entertainment' which recently did the production for the film "Paheli". Recently he also gave his voice in the Cartoon Film dubbed in Hindi by the name 'Hum Hain Bemisaal' along with his son Aryan.

Filmfare's Sensational Male Debut for 'Deewana' in 1992, Filmfare's Best Actor for 'Baazigar' in 1993, Filmfare's Best Actor for 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' in 1995, Filmfare's Best Actor, Lux/Fair Glow Zee Cine Best Actor and Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Best Actor for 'Dil To Pagal Hai' in 1997; Filmfare's Best Actor and many other awards for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in 1998, Electrolux Kelvinator Samsung IIFA Most Popular Actor in 1999, Asian Paint Star Screen for Best Jodi No.1 Shah Rukh and Kajol in 2001, Filmfare's Best Actor for 'Devdas' in 2002, Asian Guild Awards Bollywood Star of the Decade in 2003; Rupa Cinegoers Awards in various categories for the films 'Veer Zara' and 'Main Hoon Na'. Filmfare Award for Best Actor 'Swades' in 2005 are a few of the numerous awards won by Shahrukh Khan.

The other prestigious awards bagged by the King Khan (Shahrukh Khan) are President of India's Best Indian Citizen Award in 1997, Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in the Field of Entertainment in 2000, Jade Magazine (October) Sexiest Man In Asia in 2001, MSN Most Searched Personality Award and Sabse Tez Personality of the Year Award in 2004; and finally Padma Shri in 2005.

His unending success is a credit of his industrious attitude and a positive philosophy of "Let's Do It!" whether in professional or personal life. For this reason he rules the heart of millions even after the memorable 13 years spent in the film industry.