Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor and film producer principally associated with Hindi-language cinema. His public career extends from early television and his 1992 Hindi-film debut to the co-founding of Red Chillies Entertainment and recognition including the Padma Shri and a National Film Award for his performance in Jawan.

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About Shah Rukh Khan

Profile information current to 2026-08-22.

India · Actor, Film producer · 1 affiliation

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Also known as: Shahrukh Khan, SRK
Known for: Hindi-language cinema; Film production
Country: India

Actor
Film producer

At a glance

Khan established his screen career through television and Hindi-language cinema, with Fauji among his early television work and Deewana as his first released Hindi film.
He co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment with Gauri Khan in 2002.
The Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in the Art category in 2005.
At the 71st National Film Awards, he shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for Jawan with Vikrant Massey, who was recognized for 12th Fail.

Background and education

Khan was born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi. He attended Hansraj College at the University of Delhi and completed an economics degree in 1988; the college also lists him among its alumni.

Early screen career

Khan's early screen work included the Doordarshan series Fauji, which premiered in 1989 and brought him national recognition. His first released Hindi film was Deewana in 1992. Sources differ on whether 1988 or 1989 should be treated as his television-debut year, possibly because they account differently for earlier serial work and Fauji's broadcast premiere.

Film production

In 2002, Khan co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment with Gauri Khan. The company describes itself as an integrated studio working across film production, distribution and visual effects, although the reviewed material does not establish Khan's current formal corporate title, ownership percentage or governance position.

Public and industry recognition

Khan received the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2005. Filmfare's 2025 retrospective lists 15 Filmfare Awards for him, including 12 acting awards and three special honors. At the 71st National Film Awards, he shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for Jawan with Vikrant Massey.

Affiliations

Red Chillies Entertainment Co-founder 2002–present

Timeline

1989 Fauji premiered on Doordarshan, establishing an early national television audience for Khan.
1992 Made his first released Hindi-film appearance in Deewana.
2002 Co-founded Red Chillies Entertainment with Gauri Khan.
2005 Received the Padma Shri from the Government of India in the Art category.
2025-09-23 Received the 71st National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jawan at the award presentation in New Delhi.

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Current context

Red Chillies Entertainment describes itself as a fully integrated studio spanning film production, distribution and visual effects. This is the company's self-description and does not independently establish corporate ownership percentages or executive titles.

Biographical facts

Shah Rukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965, in New Delhi, India.
He completed an economics degree at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, in 1988.
Hansraj College lists Khan among its alumni.
Filmfare's 2025 retrospective records 15 Filmfare Awards for Khan, comprising 12 acting awards and three special honors.