The year is 1991. First-time director Hema Malini looks anxious on the sets of her directorial debut, 'Dil Aashna Hai'. The cause of her anxiety triggers laughter as it is discovered that the lady, despite employing all haircut methods on her boyish-looking hero Shahrukh Khan, remains unsuccessful with his unruly mop. Hema finally lets go of the boy and his effervescent hair without a crop.
The film bungled at the box office. Was it due to Khan's boisterous hair?
Today, in retrospect, it looks like it was his disheveled hair, big nose, average height and average looks that broke conventions to give birth to a new-age star.
SRK's USP were his energy, fizz and 'dreamz unlimited'. The boy just refuses to sit idle. Says Juhi co-star and friend: ''Shahrukh went on even when others stopped due to exhaustion. He breathes films. He is down-to-earth, without an attitude. He is very friendly and has a funny sense of humor''.
When Colonel Kapoor signed SRK for his serial on faujis, he knew the potential of the bubbly youth but the amazing career he would charter wasn't probably envisaged.
After Fauji, a couple of more television serials and Shahrukh joined the big league and gave a smashing hit Deewana with the late Divya Bharati. As compared to the superstars of yesteryears, Shahrukh's ride up the ladder was tougher. He had to face the rage of explosion of information and technology while working towards super-stardom. He was required to possess charisma compelling enough to make people rise above the zillion modes of entertainment and be his audience. Shahrukh managed to captivate and the feat, by no means, was easy.
From a boy-next-door to a saleable hero, from a hero to a star, a superstar and finally a phenomenon, though there is nothing concrete to show where his prowess lay. He was plain and ordinary. It is very difficult to place fingers on a reason that enabled SRK reach where he is today. Probably his plainness was his virtue. He was never an enigma. He was guileless, without a benefactor to lead him around by his fingers. His only weapon was his willingness to work hard and professionalism.
An upfront attitude earned SRK some very valuable friends in an industry otherwise dominated by detractors and chamchas. Juhi, his co-star, close pal and now his business partner for 'Dreamz Unlimited' forms an integral part of the core group, that has Aziz Mirza, whom SRK is very close to, Yash Johar, Yash Chopra and their sons Karan and Aditya.
In a profession where commitment towards wives and girlfriends take the backburner, SRK's devotion towards wife Gauri has been lauded. He is probably one of the rare actors who in their entire careers did not have any romantic liaisons. One who remained a buddy to men and women alike.
From a fauji to being SRK, the rise was epic. But a downward slide is inevitable. Even SRK knows that. Hence we see a production company already working full swing. But the loss of stardom hurts. The cola war bears ample evidence of that. Contrary to popular belief, SRK is not jealous. He has achieved far too much to envy the rise of new kids. He is apprehensive of a besiege.
The maiden venture of SRK's production company bombed. He was barely recovering from the disaster with hopes pinned on his next release 'Josh', when the film too failed to draw the kind of attention it was expected to. There's however, still time to the downward slide. SRK has too many good projects to keep him going strong. There's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum', 'Mohabbatein', 'Devdaas', and his own production 'Ashoka, The Great'.
For every loss there is a new hope. SRK is too full of zest to be defeated and live quietly. He will explore other avenues in films even if he ceases to be a superstar. He will continue to be there.
| Name | Shahrukh Khan |
| Nick Name | SRK |
| DOB | 02.11.1965 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Father | Late Taj Khan |
| Mother | Fatima Begum |
| Sister | Shehnaz |
| Marital Status | Married (Wedded on 25 October 1991) |
| Wife | Gauri Chibber |
| Son | Aryan |
| Daughter | Suhana |
| First Film | Deewana |
| Profession | Modeling & Acting |
| Hobbies & Interests | Playing computer games,
socialising, acting |
| Schooling | From St.Columbia High School
New Delhi |
| Graduation | From Hansraj College,
Delhi University |
| Post Graduation | Masters in Mass Communication
from Jamiya Miliya Islamiya, New Delhi |
| Favorite Movie | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa |
| Favorite Food | Tandoori Chicken |
| Favorite Drink | Pepsi |
| Favorite Book | The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams |
| Favorite Actors | Amitabh, Dilip Kumar, Rishi Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Akshay |
| Favorite Co-stars | Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Salman Khan |
| Favorite Female Co-stars | Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit, and Kajol |
| If not an Actor | In the arm force or a school teacher |
| Most Embarassing Moment | Too conscious about myself |
| Most Happiest Moment | When he got married and when he got his first film fare award |
| Most Saddest Moment | When his mother and father passed away-"I can’t get that out of my system" |
| Pets | He had two dogs-Tobecca and Rebecca |
| Loves | His wife, sister, (mother, father), dog, house and work |
| Admires | Mother Teresa |
| Car in school | Maruti van |
| Car now | Red Pajero |
| Address | 603, Amrit Bandra (west),
Mumbai 400050 |
| Phone | 91 22 6486115 / 6281413 |
| Awards:- | |
 National Honours 1997: Best Indian Citizen Award 2002: Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in the Field of Entertainment 2005: Padma Shri Film Fare Awards 1992 : Sensational Debut - Deewana 1993 : Best Actor - Baazigar 1993 : Best Performer Critics’ Choice - Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 1994 : Best Actor - Anjaam 1995 : Best Actor - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1997 : Best Actor - Dil To Pagal Hai 1998 : Best Actor - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2000 : Critic Best Actor - Mohabbatein 2002 : Filmfare Special Award Swiss Consulate Trophy 2002 2002 : Best Actor - Devdas 2003 : Filmfare Power Award (along with Big B) 2003 2004 : Filmfare Power Award 2004 : Best Actor - Swades Films by Shahrukh Khan- Om Shanti Om - Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone (2007)
- Heyy Babyy - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2007)
- Chak De India - Shahrukh Khan, Vidya Malvade (2007)
- I See You - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2006)
- Don - Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Isha Koppikar (2006)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna - Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta (2006)
- Paheli - Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee (2005)
- Silsiilay - Shahrukh Khan, Tabu, Bhumika Chawla, Riya Sen, Celina Jaitley (2005)
- Kaal - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2005)
- Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2005)
- Swades - Shahrukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi (2004)
- Veer Zaara - Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta (2004)
- Main Hoon Na - Shahrukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Amrita Rao (2004)
- Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke - Shahrukh Khan, Raveena Tandon (2004)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho - Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta (2003)
- Chalte Chalte - Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee (2003)
- Saathiya - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2002)
- Shakti - The Power - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2002)
- Devdas - Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit (2002)
- Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam - Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit (2002)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor (2001)
- Asoka - Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor (2001)
- One 2 Ka 4 - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla (2001)
- Gaja Gamini - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2000)
- Mohabbatein - Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai (2000)
- Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (2000)
- Josh - Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Priya Gill (2000)
- Hey! Ram - Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Vasundhara Das (2000)
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla (2000)
- Baadshah - Shahrukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna (1999)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukherjee (1998)
- Dil Se - Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta (1998)
- Achanak - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (1998)
- Duplicate - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre (1998)
- Dil To Pagal Hai - Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor (1997)
- Pardes - Shahrukh Khan, Mahima Choudhary (1997)
- Yes Boss - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla (1997)
- Koyla - Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit (1997)
- Gudgudee - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (1997)
- Dushman Duniya Ka - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (1996)
- Army - Shahrukh Khan (1996)
- Chahat - Shahrukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt (1996)
- English Babu Desi Mem - Shahrukh Khan, Sonali Bendre (1996)
- Trimurti - Shahrukh Khan, Gautami (1995)
- Ram Jaane - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla (1995)
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge - Shahrukh Khan, Kajol (1995)
- Guddu - Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala (1995)
- Oh Darling Yeh Hai India - Shahrukh Khan, Deepa Sahi (1995)
- Zamana Deewana - Shahrukh Khan, Raveena Tandon (1995)
- Karan Arjun - Shahrukh Khan, Mamta Kulkarni, Kajol (1995)
- Anjaam - Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit (1994)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa - Shahrukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy (1994)
- Darr - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla (1993)
- Baazigar - Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty (1993)
- King Uncle - Shahrukh Khan, Nagma (1993)
- Maya Memsaab - Shahrukh Khan, Deepa Sahi (1993)
- Pehla Nasha - Shahrukh Khan (Guest) (1993)
- Dil Aashna Hai - Shahrukh Khan, Dimple Kapadia (1992)
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentlemen - Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla (1992)
- Chamatkar - Shahrukh Khan, Urmila Matondkar (1992)
- Deewana - Shahrukh Khan, Divya Bharti (1992)
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