Badshah Shahrukh Khan is undoubtedly one of the topmost stars of the industry. During his illustrious career, he gave so many box office hits that he is now also known as Super Hit Khan. This is the Khan who has mesmerized audiences across the world. This time on 2nd November, Shahrukh celebrated his birthday with a private family get-together, but ironically, the world celebrated King Khan's birthday in its own way as if it was that of an emperor. But still, the question arises who properly recognizes this artist who is deeper than the sea and higher than the sky??? Maybe no one. And the suspicion is that Shahrukh himself does not want anyone to recognize the real Shahrukh. Let us still delve into as much inside information about Shahrukh's professional and personal life as possible.
Some unknown facts about Shahrukh - Tip of the Iceberg
In 2009, Khan invested in a solar power project, providing electricity to seven villages in Odisha, India. The initiative helped 270 families get affordable solar lamps and a recharging station. This initiative proved to be an important milestone in the lives of these villagers after living without electricity for 61 years.
Inspired by his late father, Khan founded the MEER Foundation in 2013 to support and empower women survivors of acid attacks, a prevalent and devastating form of violence in India. Through medical treatment, vocational training, and legal assistance, the foundation aims to facilitate the rehabilitation of these brave women and improve their livelihoods.
Be it natural disasters or public health crises, Khan has consistently stepped up to help those in need. From donating generously to flood victims in Uttarakhand and Chennai to supporting COVID-19 relief efforts, he has helped everyone through his charitable contributions, most notably, he has received a lot of money from his cricket team's victory in the Indian Premier League. Donated the entire amount, providing much-needed funds for cancer patients in Kolkata and Mumbai.
Despite his immense success, Shahrukh Khan has remained down to earth. From the early days, he faced rejection and financial difficulty but still, many people kept faith in Shahrukh. Even when Shahrukh Khan is at the peak of his success today, he still does not forget those people who believed in him and encouraged him.
Shahrukh Khan's fans are spread all over the world, and a dedicated fan from Australia gifts him a piece of land on the moon every year as a token of love and appreciation. Apart from this, whenever this fan buys land on the moon, he also sends a legal letter from the Lunar Registration Society to Shahrukh.
Shahrukh has played only 26 cameo roles in his entire career.
He has been named Rahul in nine films, which include popular films like Dil to Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam.
'Dil Aashna Hai' is technically his first film, but since Deewana was a hit, it is considered to be Shahrukh's first film.
Shahrukh is not fond of horse riding at all, rather he has a phobia about it, but due to the horse riding scenes in films, he overcame this fear with great difficulty.
Shahrukh does not like eating ice cream at all and he avoids eating ice cream. Perhaps this resentment might have emerged from the pain when his father was not able to eat anything for several months due to mouth cancer. But for the last time one day, he expressed his desire to eat ice cream, teenage Shahrukh ran and brought ice cream but his father could not eat it properly and he died on the same day.
All of Shahrukh's cars have the number 555 written on their number plates...this stems from the belief that specific numbers bring him good luck.
In the days before his success in showbiz, Shahrukh used to manage a restaurant in Daryaganj.
During the golden jubilee celebrations of his alma mater, Hans Raj College, Shahrukh was one of the celebrities who was presented with a shield by the college for his notable achievements in life.
Every year, on Shahrukh Khan's birthday, the prestigious Burj Khalifa in Dubai lights up to wish him a happy birthday. This gesture proves his immense popularity and the respect he has earned not only in India but globally.
Shahrukh loved his grandmother very much. Grandmother named him Abdul Rashid Khan but later his father changed it to Shahrukh Khan.
Although he is now one of the biggest stars of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan hails from an ordinary background and was an average student in his studies.
People may call Shahrukh a bigot, but in reality, he is an introverted personality due to which it is difficult for him to make new friends easily.
Shahrukh Khan's father was one of the youngest freedom fighters of India who fought for the independence of the country. His association with the historical struggle for independence adds an additional layer of glory to his personality.
Shahrukh Khan's journey to success was not easy. When he was starting out in the industry and trying to establish his name, he worked tirelessly, often working 36 hours straight without sleeping. Shahrukh Khan's father was one of the youngest freedom fighters of India who fought for the independence of the country. His association with the historical struggle for independence adds an additional layer of glory to his personality.
Shahrukh Khan's journey to success was not easy. When he was starting out in the industry and trying to establish his name, he worked tirelessly, often working 36 hours straight without sleeping.
Shahrukh Khan is often called the "King of Romance". His films, like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Kal Ho Na Ho, are considered to be the most romantic films in the world but in real life, he does not understand the romantic expressions properly.
Despite his busy schedule and strict fitness regime, Shahrukh Khan is a foodie. He is particularly fond of dishes like Tandoori Chicken and Mutton, which shows his love for Indian cuisine.
Despite losing his parents at a young age, Khan turned to acting as both an outlet for his pain and a path to success.
In 1984, before becoming a superstar, Shahrukh Khan had an affair with a girl named Gauri Chhibber, who eventually became his wife. When Shahrukh would secretly go to Gauri's locality to meet her, upon meeting, Shahrukh would repeatedly woo Gauri by singing a song, 'Gauri Tera Gaon Bada Pyaara'. Gauri would smile and say, 'Cheap love expression'
This couple's enduring love story has stood the test of time and grown into a beautiful family.
Shahrukh and Gauri got married not once, but thrice? Their love story is no less than a fairy tale. They first registered their marriage on 26 August 1991, then performed Nikah (Islamic marriage ceremony), and finally got married as per Hindu traditions. This multi-cultural celebration aims to demonstrate that love transcends all religious boundaries.
During the shooting of the film 'Om Shanti Om', Shahrukh's son Aryan Khan once had a fight with a girl because she called Aryan's father Shahrukh fat. Only after this did Shahrukh become aware of fitness.
Shahrukh Khan has been very fond of Mayapuri's extension magazine world famous 'Lot-Pot' since childhood till today.
In his childhood, when he received Edi's money from his elders, he used to ride a bicycle to the city just to buy food.
When there was no money, he would borrow money from the library to read it for two days, and then return it. Many times they even snatched it from friends. Many times I would ask my mother for money to buy a lollipop and my mother would set a condition, "I will have to get good marks in the exam, on this condition I am giving it to buy a lollipop."
Whose heart can't be won by these innocent words of a sweet, handsome superstar?
Sulena Majumdar Arora
Shahrukh does charity wholeheartedly, but he believes that while donating, the left hand should not know that the right hand is donating.
Shahrukh is really great, such a person is born once in a century.