Happy Birthday SRK: Lesser-Known Facts About Shah Rukh Khan

Nov 2, 2023

By: NewsPoint

SRK's Acting Journey

Hailing from Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan regularly visited the Delhi Theatre Action Group, where he received acting training guided by theatre director Barry John.

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Debut Delay

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.

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1992 Filmfare Debut

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.

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Anti-Hero Trend

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.

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Aristocratic Appearance

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’.

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SRK's Personal Favourite Characters

Among his filmography, Shah Rukh Khan holds his character Sunil in Kundan Shah's comedy-drama 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' as his personal favourite.

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DDLJ: A Leap of Trust

He signed DDLJ, arguably his most iconic film, without even glancing at the script. His deep admiration for filmmaker Aditya Chopra drove this decision.

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From Athlete To Actor

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.

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Choosing Aryan's Name

Before deciding on Aryan, Shah Rukh and Gauri considered names like Mustafa, Siddharth, and Vikram for their son.

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A Philanthropic Force

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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