Nov 2, 2023
By: NewsPointHailing from Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan regularly visited the Delhi Theatre Action Group, where he received acting training guided by theatre director Barry John.
Initially slated for Lekh Tandon's Dil Dariya, Shah Rukh Khan's screen debut was postponed, and he eventually made his first appearance in the 1989 series Fauji.
In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan clinched the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his portrayal of a man who loved a widow in the movie Deewana.
Thanks to Shah Rukh Khan, directors like Yash Chopra and Abbas-Mustan ushered in the 'anti-hero' trend in Bollywood. His negative roles in Darr, Baazigar, and Anjaam garnered immense acclaim.
Hema Malini selected Shah Rukh Khan for her directorial debut due to his aristocratic appearance. Additionally, SRK was approached to dub for the emerging star Salman Khan in the film ‘Patthar Ke Phool’.
Among his filmography, Shah Rukh Khan holds his character Sunil in Kundan Shah's comedy-drama 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' as his personal favourite.
He signed DDLJ, arguably his most iconic film, without even glancing at the script. His deep admiration for filmmaker Aditya Chopra drove this decision.
Shah Rukh Khan, known by the moniker "Mail Train" in school, was a remarkable athlete and a swift runner, consistently dominating major sprinting events. His transition from sports to acting was prompted by a lower back injury that altered the trajectory of his career.
Before deciding on Aryan, Shah Rukh and Gauri considered names like Mustafa, Siddharth, and Vikram for their son.
Shah Rukh Khan, a dedicated philanthropist, adopted five villages in 2009, followed by 12 more in 2012. He organised benefit concerts for earthquake relief and became the inaugural global ambassador for the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council by UNOPS.
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