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Happy Birthday SRK! King Khan turns 55, here are some facts about him you didn't know

Known as 'Badshah of Bollywood' and 'King Khan', Shah Rukh Khan has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards.
Known as 'Badshah of Bollywood' and 'King Khan', SRK has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films and earned 14 Filmfare Awards. (File | EPS)
Known as 'Badshah of Bollywood' and 'King Khan', SRK has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films and earned 14 Filmfare Awards. (File | EPS)
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Born on 2 November 1965 in a Muslim family in New Delhi, Shah Rukh spent the first five years of his life in Mangalore, where his maternal grandfather Ifthikar Ahmed served as the chief engineer of the port in the 1960s. His father Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, was an Indian independence activist in Peshawar. (File | PTI)
Born on 2 November 1965 in a Muslim family in New Delhi, Shah Rukh spent the first five years of his life in Mangalore, where his maternal grandfather Ifthikar Ahmed served as the chief engineer of the port in the 1960s. His father Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, was an Indian independence activist in Peshawar. (File | PTI)
SRK did his schooling in Delhi's St. Columba's School, where apart from studies, he was also good in hockey and football. A shoulder injury forced him to drop the plan of becoming a sportsperson. (File | AP)
SRK did his schooling in Delhi's St. Columba's School, where apart from studies, he was also good in hockey and football. A shoulder injury forced him to drop the plan of becoming a sportsperson. (File | AP)
He started his acting career with several television appearances in the late 1980s. His first role was in Lekh Tandon's Dil Dariya, whose production delays resulted in 1989 series Fauji becoming his debut serial.His other small-screen appreances include Circus (1989–90), Idiot (1991), Umeed (1989) and Wagle Ki Duniya (1988–90). (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
He started his acting career with several television appearances in the late 1980s. His first role was in Lekh Tandon's Dil Dariya, whose production delays resulted in 1989 series Fauji becoming his debut serial.His other small-screen appreances include Circus (1989–90), Idiot (1991), Umeed (1989) and Wagle Ki Duniya (1988–90). (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
Followed by his mother's death, SRK moved to Mumbai during early 1990s. He made his debut in Deewana in June 1992, which also included Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. The film's box office success earned him Filmfare Best Male Debut Award. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
Followed by his mother's death, SRK moved to Mumbai during early 1990s. He made his debut in Deewana in June 1992, which also included Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. The film's box office success earned him Filmfare Best Male Debut Award. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
In 1992, Chamatkar, his first ever film as male lead released. The actor was paired opposite Urmila Matondkar. This was followed by Dil Aashna Hai and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. (File | AP)
In 1992, Chamatkar, his first ever film as male lead released. The actor was paired opposite Urmila Matondkar. This was followed by Dil Aashna Hai and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. (File | AP)
Khan mostly known for his romantic roles. In 1995, His film with Kajol, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, became that year's highest grosser in India and abroad. It also registered a successful run in Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre (more than 1000 weeks as of early 2015). Along with DDLJ, SRK'S lover-boy roles in films like Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Dil Se (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hain (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) helped him to gain critical and commercial successes. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)
Khan mostly known for his romantic roles. In 1995, His film with Kajol, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, became that year's highest grosser in India and abroad. It also registered a successful run in Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre (more than 1000 weeks as of early 2015). Along with DDLJ, SRK'S lover-boy roles in films like Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Dil Se (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hain (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) helped him to gain critical and commercial successes. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)
However, his Anti-Hero avatar made him further special in Bollywood. Some of his memorable roles came in Baazigar (1993), Darr (1993), Anjaam (1994), a rebellious lover in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Devdas (2002), Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011). His dialogoue 'I love you, K-k-k-Kiran' from Darr is still a cult favourite among Bollywood fans.His last two outings as anti-hero were 2017 film Raees, where he portrayed a bootlegger-turned-mobster in 1980s Gujarat, along with 2016 release Fan. In Fan, he played a creepy and obsessive admirer of a Bollywood superstar. (Photo | Youtube Screengrab)
However, his Anti-Hero avatar made him further special in Bollywood. Some of his memorable roles came in Baazigar (1993), Darr (1993), Anjaam (1994), a rebellious lover in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Devdas (2002), Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011). His dialogoue 'I love you, K-k-k-Kiran' from Darr is still a cult favourite among Bollywood fans.His last two outings as anti-hero were 2017 film Raees, where he portrayed a bootlegger-turned-mobster in 1980s Gujarat, along with 2016 release Fan. In Fan, he played a creepy and obsessive admirer of a Bollywood superstar. (Photo | Youtube Screengrab)
While SRK's outings in comedy films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Yes Boss (1997), Duplicate (1998), Baadshah (1999), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) met with mixed responses, he further grew as an all-round actor. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
While SRK's outings in comedy films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Yes Boss (1997), Duplicate (1998), Baadshah (1999), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) met with mixed responses, he further grew as an all-round actor. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
His 2004 film social drama 'Swades', where the actor portrayed a NASA scientist with a strong bond towards his Indian origin, was the first film to be shot in NASA'S Kenedy Space Center in Florida. Another patriotic film of him was 2007 sports flick 'Chak De! India', where he played a hockey coach. This went on to become his another cult film. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
His 2004 film social drama 'Swades', where the actor portrayed a NASA scientist with a strong bond towards his Indian origin, was the first film to be shot in NASA'S Kenedy Space Center in Florida. Another patriotic film of him was 2007 sports flick 'Chak De! India', where he played a hockey coach. This went on to become his another cult film. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
The actor has also been part of projects like fantasy drama Paheli (2005), which was India's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards in 2006. Also he starred in Kamal Haasan's cult classic Hey Ram (2000), based on Partition and made in Hindi and Tamil. His character was of an archaeologist named Amjad Khan. (Photo | Youtube)
The actor has also been part of projects like fantasy drama Paheli (2005), which was India's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards in 2006. Also he starred in Kamal Haasan's cult classic Hey Ram (2000), based on Partition and made in Hindi and Tamil. His character was of an archaeologist named Amjad Khan. (Photo | Youtube)
SRK has also been known for his method acting. In his 2010 film My Name is Khan, set in post 9/11 US, the actor played the character of a autistic Muslim Man. For the role, he read books, saw videos and met people with similar condition. His mannerisms like averted eyes, clumsy steps, stuttered interactions with people helped him to achieve his eighth Filmfare Best Actor award. His 2008 film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with Anushka Sharma saw him pulling of dual roles, middle-aged Surinder Sahni and Raj, a playboy. His upcoming film Zero will see the character playing a Dwarf. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
SRK has also been known for his method acting. In his 2010 film My Name is Khan, set in post 9/11 US, the actor played the character of a autistic Muslim Man. For the role, he read books, saw videos and met people with similar condition. His mannerisms like averted eyes, clumsy steps, stuttered interactions with people helped him to achieve his eighth Filmfare Best Actor award. His 2008 film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with Anushka Sharma saw him pulling of dual roles, middle-aged Surinder Sahni and Raj, a playboy. His upcoming film Zero will see the character playing a Dwarf. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
In small-screen, Khan replaced Amitabh Bachchan as a host for 2007 season of quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. In 2008, he had his own show, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?.In 2011, he appeared on Imagine TV's Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout. The show performed poorly and got dropped after one season. In 2017, he began hosting TED Talks India Nayi Soch, a talk show produced by TED Conferences, LLC on STAR Plus. (File|PTI)
In small-screen, Khan replaced Amitabh Bachchan as a host for 2007 season of quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. In 2008, he had his own show, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?.In 2011, he appeared on Imagine TV's Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout. The show performed poorly and got dropped after one season. In 2017, he began hosting TED Talks India Nayi Soch, a talk show produced by TED Conferences, LLC on STAR Plus. (File|PTI)
Apart from bagging 14 Filmfare Awards from 30 nominations, Khan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2005. French government awarded him both the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2007) and its highest civilian honour, the Légion d'honneur (2014). (File | PTI)
Apart from bagging 14 Filmfare Awards from 30 nominations, Khan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2005. French government awarded him both the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2007) and its highest civilian honour, the Légion d'honneur (2014). (File | PTI)
Khan, who has regularly featured among the top ten of The Times of India's 50 most desirable Indian men in India, was named the sexiest man in Asia in a 2007 poll by the magazine Eastern Eye. He is one of the highest paid Bollywood brand endorsers, with up to a six per cent share of the television advertisement market. He has endorsed brands including Pepsi, Nokia, Hyundai, Dish TV, D'decor, LUX and TAG Heuer. In 2007, SRK became the third Indian actor to have his wax statue installed at London's Madame Tussauds museum, after Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan. (File | PTI)
Khan, who has regularly featured among the top ten of The Times of India's 50 most desirable Indian men in India, was named the sexiest man in Asia in a 2007 poll by the magazine Eastern Eye. He is one of the highest paid Bollywood brand endorsers, with up to a six per cent share of the television advertisement market. He has endorsed brands including Pepsi, Nokia, Hyundai, Dish TV, D'decor, LUX and TAG Heuer. In 2007, SRK became the third Indian actor to have his wax statue installed at London's Madame Tussauds museum, after Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan. (File | PTI)
He has also been the brand ambassador of governmental campaigns like Pulse Polio and National AIDS Control Organisation. He is a member of the board of directors of Make-A-Wish Foundation in India,[261] and in 2011 he was appointed as the first UNOPS Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council global ambassador.He also joined Health Ministry and UNICEF in a nationwide child immunisation campaign. (File | AP)
He has also been the brand ambassador of governmental campaigns like Pulse Polio and National AIDS Control Organisation. He is a member of the board of directors of Make-A-Wish Foundation in India,[261] and in 2011 he was appointed as the first UNOPS Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council global ambassador.He also joined Health Ministry and UNICEF in a nationwide child immunisation campaign. (File | AP)
In 2014, Khan became the ambassador for Interpol's 'Turn Back Crime' campaign. Next year, he received a honourary degree from the University of Edinburgh. In 2018, the actor was honoured by the World Economic Forum for his leadership in championing children’s and women’s rights. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
In 2014, Khan became the ambassador for Interpol's 'Turn Back Crime' campaign. Next year, he received a honourary degree from the University of Edinburgh. In 2018, the actor was honoured by the World Economic Forum for his leadership in championing children’s and women’s rights. (Photo | Shah Rukh Khan Instagram)
Khan, who co-owns Red Chillies Entertainment along with his wife Gauri, has an IPL team called Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta are the co-partners in it. The team has won the premier franchise T20 title in 2012 and 2014, while featuring in the playoffs for four times. (File | PTI)
Khan, who co-owns Red Chillies Entertainment along with his wife Gauri, has an IPL team called Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta are the co-partners in it. The team has won the premier franchise T20 title in 2012 and 2014, while featuring in the playoffs for four times. (File | PTI)
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