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Shah Rukh Khan (born Shahrukh Khan; 2 November 1965),[5] informally referred to as SRK, is an Indian actor, producer, television personality and philanthropist. Referred to in the media as "Badshah of Bollywood" or "King Khan", he has appeared in over 50 Hindi films in genres ranging from romance to action and comedies. His work in Bollywood has garnered him numerous achievements, including fourteen Filmfare Awards from thirty nominations. His eighth Filmfare Best Actor Award win put him in a tie for the most in that category. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2005, while the Government of France awarded him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2007 and later in 2014, the Legion of Honour, their highest civilian award for his contribution to films. He was named the second richest actor in the world in 2014, with a net worth of $600 million. Starting his career appearing in theatre and several television series' in the late 1980s, he later made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana. Early in his career, Khan was recognised for his unconventional choice of portraying negative roles in films such as Darr (1993), Baazigar (1993), and Anjaam (1994). He later rose to prominence by playing a series of roles in romantic comedies or dramas like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). Khan subsequently earned wide critical appreciation for his portrayal of a NASA scientist in Swades (2004), a hockey coach in Chak De! India (2007), and as the titular characters in Devdas (2002) and My Name Is Khan (2010). Thirteen of the films he has acted in have accumulated gross earnings of over INR1 billion (US$17 million) worldwide,[6] making him one of the most successful leading actors of Hindi cinema.[7] Khan currently occupies the position of co-chairman of the motion picture production company, Red Chillies Entertainment and its subsidiaries. He is also co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. The year 2007 marked his debut as a television presenter with the Star Plus gaming show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Khan is often labelled by the media as "Brand SRK" due to his various brand endorsement and entrepreneurship ventures. He has also been involved in philanthropic endeavors related to health care, relief funds and children's education, for which he was honoured with the UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni award in 2011. Khan is considered to be one of the biggest film stars in cinematic history with a massive fan following, which led the Los Angeles Times to describe him as "the world's biggest movie star."[8] He regularly features in listings of the most influential names in Indian culture and in 2008, Newsweek named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the world. This article is part of a series on Shah Rukh Khan

Biography Filmography Awards v t e Contents [hide] 1 Early life and background 2 Film career 2.1 1988–92: Television and film debut 2.2 1993–94: The Anti-Hero 2.3 1995–97: The Romantic Hero 2.4 1998–2002: International recognition 2.5 2003: Spine surgery 2.6 2004–10: Dominance at Filmfare 2.7 2011–present: Blockbusters 3 Non-film work 3.1 Television 3.2 Stage performances 3.3 Endorsements 3.4 Ownership of IPL cricket team 4 Humanitarian causes 5 Artistry 6 Wealth and popularity 7 In the media 8 Selected filmography 9 Awards and nominations 10 See also 11 Footnotes 12 References 13 Bibliography and further reading 14 External links