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Shah Rukh Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 November 1965

Age59 Years

BirthplaceNew Delhi

ProfessionActor, Producer, Entrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseGauri Khan

FamilyAryan Khan; AbRam Khan; Suhana Khan; Parents: Taj Mohammad Khan, Lateef Fatima; Sister: Shahnaz Lalarukh

Shah Rukh Khan Biography

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur whose career began on television and rose to become one of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars.

Early life and background
Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi. Raised in the city he calls home, he completed his schooling at St. Columba’s School, Delhi, and pursued higher education at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, followed by studies at Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi. His formal qualifications include a BA (Hons.) and a master’s degree in Mass Communications with a specialization in filmmaking.

Career
Khan began his acting career on television, making his debut in the series Fauji in 1989. He transitioned to films with his cinematic debut in Deewana in 1992 and built a prolific career in Hindi cinema as an actor, producer and entrepreneur.

Across his filmography he has been recognized repeatedly at India’s premier film awards. Over the years he has received numerous Filmfare Awards, including Best Debut Actor for Deewana and multiple Best Actor honours for films such as Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Devdas, Swades, Chak De India and My Name Is Khan. He has also been honored with critics’ awards and awards for negative roles early in his career.

Khan’s work has earned government and international recognition. In 2005 he received the Padma Shri from the Government of India. He has been named a goodwill ambassador by the Government of South Korea and in 2014 was awarded the Légion d’honneur by the Government of France. Domestically, his recent acting work on the film Jawan was recognized with the Silver Lotus Award (Rajat Kamal) for Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards. In addition, he won Best Actor honours at several 2024 award events for Jawan and Pathaan, and an IIFA Award for Best Actor for Jawan.

Public profile
Known by nicknames such as SRK, King Khan and King of Romance, Shah Rukh Khan has a large public profile that extends beyond acting. He is noted for his interest in technology and gadgets, playing computer games, and a longstanding enthusiasm for cricket. His listed personal tastes include a preference for non-vegetarian food and particular interest in perfumes, books and travel destinations such as London and Dubai.

His physical attributes as commonly reported include a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm), a weight around 75 kg (165 lbs) and dark brown eyes with black hair. He has been associated with a collection of luxury automobiles and high-end watches.

Personal life
Khan married Gauri Chibber (Gauri Khan) on 25 October 1991. The couple have three children: two sons, Aryan and AbRam (the latter referenced as born through surrogacy), and a daughter, Suhana. His parents are Taj Mohammad Khan and Lateef Fatima. He has an elder sister, Shahnaz Lalarukh.

Public recognition and honours
Beyond film awards, Shah Rukh Khan has received other notable accolades: he was named NDTV Indian of the Year in 2007, received a UNESCO-related honour in 2011, and in 2022 was given a Global Icon of Cinema and Cultural Narrative award at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Time magazine listed him among the world’s 100 most influential people in 2023, and he won the 2023 TIME100 Reader Poll. In 2024 the Grevin Museum in Paris issued customised gold coins in his honour, reportedly making him the first actor to receive this recognition.

Controversies and public incidents
Over his long public life Khan has been involved in multiple controversies that have drawn media attention. Incidents reported in public records include disputes and legal or civic actions related to property, public conduct at sporting events, interpersonal altercations reported at social events, and disputes connected to commercial endorsements. One example includes a customs-related detention at Mumbai International Airport in November 2022 linked to luxury watches found in luggage. In 2023 a consumer commission ordered reimbursement and compensation in a complaint that referenced an advertisement featuring Khan. Other reports concern criticisms or allegations made at various times; these have been part of his public narrative alongside his professional achievements.

Latest updates
Recent years have continued to bring awards and recognition for Khan’s screen work, notably for Jawan, which earned him national and international acting honours in 2024 and a National Film Award in 2025. He remains an active and high-profile figure in Indian cinema, known for both his screen presence and his wider cultural influence.
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Recent Work

Jawan

Won multiple Best Actor awards including a National Film Award (Rajat Kamal) for Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards and several 2024 awards.

2023-2025
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Fauji (1989)
  2. Film debut in Deewana (1992)
  3. Multiple Filmfare Awards including Best Actor and Best Debut
  4. Padma Shri (2005)
  5. Légion d’honneur (2014)
  6. National Film Award (Silver Lotus/Rajat Kamal) for Best Actor for Jawan (2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shah Rukh Khan born?

2 November 1965

What is Shah Rukh Khan known for?

Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur

What is Shah Rukh Khan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Shah Rukh Khan married to?

Gauri Khan