Shah Rukh Khan Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Movies and Latest News
Shah Rukh Khan (born 2 November 1965), often called SRK and the “King of Bollywood,” is one of the most successful film stars in the world. Over more than three decades in Hindi cinema he has won a National Film Award, eight Filmfare Best Actor awards and the Padma Shri. His next film, King, releases on 24 December 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan Latest News (October 2026)
- 24 December 2026: King, directed by Siddharth Anand, is set to release on Christmas Eve. The action film marks the feature debut of his daughter Suhana Khan and also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Anil Kapoor, with a cameo by Ranveer Singh.
- 2 November 2026: Shah Rukh Khan turns 61. Fans traditionally gather outside his Mumbai home, Mannat, on his birthday.
- 2025: He received his first National Film Award, Best Actor for Jawan, and made his Met Gala debut in New York.
Shah Rukh Khan Profile, Age and Wiki
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Nicknames | SRK, King Khan, King of Bollywood |
| Profession | Actor, film producer, TV host |
| Known for | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Devdas, Chak De! India, Pathaan, Jawan |
| Career | |
| TV debut | Fauji (1989) |
| Film debut | Deewana (1992) |
| Production company | Red Chillies Entertainment |
| Sports team | Co-owner, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) |
| Major awards | National Film Award for Best Actor (Jawan); Padma Shri (2005); 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards; France’s Legion of Honour (2014) |
| Next film | King, 24 December 2026 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of birth | 2 November 1965 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 60 years (turns 61 on 2 November 2026) |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| School | St. Columba’s School, New Delhi |
| College | Hansraj College, University of Delhi (BA Economics); attended Jamia Millia Islamia (mass communication, not completed) |
| Home | Mannat, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Relationships and Family | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Gauri Khan (interior designer and producer), married 25 October 1991 |
| Children | Two sons (Aryan, AbRam) and one daughter (Suhana)
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| Father | Mir Taj Mohammed Khan (independence activist; died 1981)
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| Mother | Lateef Fatima (magistrate; died 1991)
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| Siblings | Elder sister Shehnaz Lalarukh Khan |
Shah Rukh Khan Early Life, Family and Education
Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965 in New Delhi. His father, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan, was an independence activist whose family came from Peshawar, and his mother, Lateef Fatima, was a magistrate. He has one elder sister, Shehnaz. He lost his father to cancer in 1981 and his mother in 1991, shortly before his film career began.
He studied at St. Columba’s School in Delhi, where he was known for sports and drama, and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hansraj College (1985–88). He enrolled for a master’s in mass communication at Jamia Millia Islamia but left to pursue acting. In Delhi he trained in theatre under director Barry John.
Shah Rukh Khan Career
Television and debut (1988–1993)
Shah Rukh Khan began on television, playing Lieutenant Abhimanyu Rai in the Doordarshan series Fauji (1989) and appearing in Circus (1989). He moved to Mumbai and made his film debut with Deewana (1992), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He then took on daring negative roles in Baazigar (1993) and Darr (1993), and Baazigar brought his first Filmfare Best Actor award.
The romantic hero (1995–2004)
Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) made him the face of Hindi film romance. The film ran for more than two decades at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theatre. He followed it with a string of hits, including Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Devdas (2002), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and Veer-Zaara (2004).
Range and global reach (2004–2014)
He showed a quieter side as a NASA scientist returning to rural India in Swades (2004) and as a disgraced hockey coach in Chak De! India (2007). Om Shanti Om (2007), Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and My Name Is Khan (2010) were major successes in India and overseas. Chennai Express (2013) and Happy New Year (2014) were among the biggest hits of their years.
Slump and comeback (2015–2023)
After Dilwale (2015), films such as Fan (2016), Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017) and Zero (2018) did not meet expectations, and Shah Rukh Khan took a break of more than four years from lead roles. He returned in 2023 with two record-breaking action films: Pathaan and Atlee’s Jawan, which each grossed over ₹1,000 crore worldwide. Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, released the same December, grossed over ₹470 crore.
National Award and King (2024–present)
In 2025, Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award, Best Actor for Jawan, shared with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. The same year he made his Met Gala debut in New York, and he appeared in a cameo in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, the Netflix series directed by his son Aryan.
His next film, King, began filming in May 2025 and shot in Mumbai, Poland and South Africa. Directed by Siddharth Anand and set for release on 24 December 2026, it co-stars his daughter Suhana in her first theatrical feature.
Shah Rukh Khan Movies List
| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Deewana | Debut; Filmfare Best Male Debut |
| 1993 | Baazigar | First Filmfare Best Actor |
| 1993 | Darr | |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2002 | Devdas | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2004 | Swades | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2007 | Chak De! India | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | |
| 2023 | Pathaan | Over ₹1,000 crore |
| 2023 | Jawan | National Film Award; over ₹1,000 crore |
| 2023 | Dunki | |
| 2026 | King | Releases 24 December 2026 |
Shah Rukh Khan Awards and Honours
- National Film Award for Best Actor – Jawan (71st National Film Awards, 2025)
- Padma Shri – Government of India (2005)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – eight wins, a record shared with Dilip Kumar
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2007) and Légion d’honneur (2014) – Government of France
- Crystal Award – World Economic Forum (2018), for his work on women’s and children’s rights
Shah Rukh Khan Wife and Personal Life
Shah Rukh Khan met Gauri Chhibber in Delhi as a teenager, and they married on 25 October 1991. Gauri Khan is an interior designer and co-founder of Red Chillies Entertainment. The couple have three children: Aryan (born 1997), who made his directing debut with The Ba***ds of Bollywood in 2025; Suhana (born 2000), who debuted in The Archies (2023) and stars in King; and AbRam (born 2013).
The family lives in Mannat, a heritage bungalow on Bandstand in Bandra, Mumbai. Shah Rukh Khan co-owns the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, which won the title in 2012, 2014 and 2024, and the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League.
Shah Rukh Khan Beyond Films
Shah Rukh Khan built a business empire alongside his acting career. With Gauri Khan he founded Red Chillies Entertainment, which produced hits such as Main Hoon Na (2004), Om Shanti Om (2007), Chennai Express (2013) and Jawan (2023). Its visual effects arm, Red Chillies VFX, has worked on many major Indian films. In 2008 he co-founded the Kolkata Knight Riders with Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, and the team has since expanded into leagues in the Caribbean, the United States and the UAE.
He is also one of India’s most sought-after brand ambassadors and has represented Dubai Tourism. On television, he hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2007, the game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai? and the talk series TED Talks India: Nayi Soch (2017). He has co-hosted the Filmfare and IIFA awards many times, and his speeches are popular online for their humour.
His charity work includes the Meer Foundation, named after his father, which supports acid-attack survivors and children’s healthcare. The World Economic Forum gave him its Crystal Award in 2018 for this work. Fans from around the world gather outside Mannat every year on his birthday and on Eid, when he greets them from the balcony.
Lesser-Known Facts About Shah Rukh Khan
- His first screen role was in the TV series Fauji (1989), not a film.
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge ran continuously at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir for over 20 years.
- He has hosted TV shows including Kaun Banega Crorepati (season 3) and Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai?.
- The song “Deewangi Deewangi” in Om Shanti Om (2007) featured more than 30 film stars alongside him.
- His Meer Foundation supports women survivors of acid attacks.
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Shah Rukh Khan FAQs
How old is Shah Rukh Khan?
Shah Rukh Khan was born on 2 November 1965. He is 60 years old and turns 61 on 2 November 2026.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan’s wife?
He is married to Gauri Khan, an interior designer and film producer. They married on 25 October 1991.
How many children does Shah Rukh Khan have?
He has three children: Aryan, Suhana and AbRam.
What is Shah Rukh Khan’s next movie?
His next film is King, directed by Siddharth Anand, releasing on 24 December 2026. It also stars his daughter Suhana Khan.
Has Shah Rukh Khan won a National Award?
Yes. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Jawan in 2025, his first National Award.
What was Shah Rukh Khan’s first film?
His first film was Deewana (1992). Before that he acted in the TV series Fauji (1989).
Which IPL team does Shah Rukh Khan own?
He co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders, which won the IPL in 2012, 2014 and 2024.