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Shah Rukh Khan

Actor / Producer / Entrepreneur
Age
61 years
Height
5 ft 8½ in

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur from New Delhi. He began his career in television, gaining recognition through shows including Fauji and Circus before making his Hindi film debut with Deewana in 1992. He went on to establish a long-running film career through titles including Baazigar, Darr, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil Se, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Swades, Chak De! India, My Name Is Khan and Chennai Express. In 2023, he returned to leading roles with Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki. Beyond acting, Khan co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment with Gauri Khan and is associated with the Knight Riders Group, which owns the Kolkata Knight Riders and other T20 cricket franchises.

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Biography

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur from New Delhi. He began his career in television, gaining recognition through shows including Fauji and Circus before making his Hindi film debut with Deewana in 1992. He went on to establish a long-running film career through titles including Baazigar, Darr, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil Se, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Swades, Chak De! India, My Name Is Khan and Chennai Express. In 2023, he returned to leading roles with Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki. Beyond acting, Khan co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment with Gauri Khan and is associated with the Knight Riders Group, which owns the Kolkata Knight Riders and other T20 cricket franchises.

Career timeline

Career timeline

Television Debut — Fauji
Film Debut — Deewana
Breakthrough Roles — Baazigar and Darr
Founded Red Chillies Entertainment
Hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati — Season 3
Estimated wealth

Estimated wealth

₹12,000–₹12,500 crore

Estimate as of 2025

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References

Sources & References

  • Information reviewed from Red Chillies Entertainment, Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Express, India Today, IMDb, Economic Times and Wikimedia Commons.
Methodology

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