Shahrukh Khan: The Man Who Made Raj and Rahul Iconic

Happy birthday Shahrukh Khan: Shahrukh Khan who is known as the 'king of romance' and 'Badshah of Bollywood' has stolen many hearts with his dimpled smile, those intense eyes that make a person skip a few beats if they look into those orb of his. And let's not forget about his worldwide famous gesture of spreading his hands like no one else can. His presence on the screen is larger than life. SRK's name on the screen 'Raj' and 'Rahul' becomes synonymous with a person who is crazily in love with someone and can do anything for his lover.

SRK made the name ‘Raj’ popular by essaying more than 6 movies.

The journey of the name Raj started even before his debut film, he essayed the character named Raj in his TV show ‘Fauzi’ (1988).

Raju Ban Gya Gentleman (1992)

He played the character of Raj in the film ‘Raju Ban Gya Gentleman’.

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le jayenge (1995)

The film after which ‘Raj’ became a household name for Shahrukh Khan. Aditya Chopra had to persuade Shahrukh to do the film by telling him that, “this is the only way you can be a superstar and you can be every woman’s dream man and every mother's favorite son”. It’s been said that Aditya Chopra chose the name Raj, based on his admiration for Raj Kapoor and also because in the film SRK is seen playing Mandolin.

Badshah (1999)

His character was named Raj in this film as well and after this film, SRK became the ‘Badshah of Bollywood’.

Mohabbatein (2000)

This Raj plays violin in the film, and his look from the film became very famous at that time. Shahrukh Khan with specs is every woman's dream man.

Chalte Chalte (2003)

He continued to be the charmer for the woman as in the film he followed his lady love to Greece to woo and win her back.

Rab Ne Bana di Jodi (2008)

Shahrukh Khan portrayed two Characters in the film one is named Suriender who will make you laugh and cry with his clumsy nerdy and loving character. And then comes Raj who is all vibe and happening.

Dilwale (2015)

Not only Shahrukh-Kajol Jodi was back on the screen romancing but also ‘Raj’ the loved name of Shahrukh. The film was a blockbuster with its blockbuster songs.

Apart from all these films Shahrukh Khan's also played Raj in his cameo in the film Hey Baby.

Rahul Naam to Suna Hoga

Shahrukh Khan's most famous on-screen name is Rahul and his dialogue in the movie 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', "Rahul Naam toh Suna Hoga" made this name familiar to every other house. Even today, when people hear the name, Rahul, at least once dialogue will come to their mind. In the span of 20 years, SRK essayed the character with the named Rahul eight times.

Darr (1993)

The famous line, “I love you K…K…Kiran”. SRK played the passionate and obsessed lover Rahul Mehra in this film.

Zamana Deewana (1995)

He played the character of Rahul Singh in this film, however, this film failed to make an impact on the Box Office.

Yes Boss (1997)

This film also has his character named Rahul Joshi, a middle-class guy. The Jodi of Shahrukh Khan and Juhi Chawla was hit.

Dil to Pagal hai (1997)

The legendary director Yash Chopra directed this film full of romance and friendship. The character of Rahul was loved by the audience.

Kuch Kuch Hota hai (1998)

This is where Rahul became Iconic. The film after every Rahul in the world cursed themselves for having the name Rahul. The famous dialogue which can still be heard the moment you hear the name Rahul, “Rahul name to Suna Hoga”

Har Dil Jo Pyar Krega (2000)

Another film another Rahul.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam (2001)

SRK in this looks incredible the guy next door character shoots him pretty well. His flirtatious nature made girls swoon over him.

Chennai Express (2013)

The film where Rahul was just not Rahul he was Rahul halwa Wala. A throwback to Shahrukh's famous train scene in DDLJ, and also the world-famous dialogue “Rahul Naam to Suna Hoga”.

Shahrukh played Rahul more on the screen than Raj.