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Shahrukh Khan is the King Khan of Bollywood. Shahrukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965. Shah Rukh began his career appearing in television. Today, Shahrukh is one of the most sought after actors in Bollywood, has numerous best actor awards, and has branched out into film production and television presenting additionally. Khan's, Red Chillies Entertainment is furthermore the owner of IPL Cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders.

The year is 1991. First-time director Hema Malini looks expectant on the sets of her directorial debut, 'Dil Aashna Hai'. The cause of her anxiety triggers laughter as it is identified that the lady, despite recruiting all haircut formulas on her boyish-looking hero Shahrukh Khan, remains unsuccessful with his unruly mop. Hema after all lets go of the boy and his effervescent hair without a crop.

The film bungled at the box office. Was it due to Shah Rukh Khan's boisterous hair?

Today, in retrospect, it gives the look to be it was his disheveled hair, enormous nose, average height and average looks that broke conventions to originate a new-age big name.

Sharukh's USP were his energy, fizz and 'dreamz unlimited'. The boy just refuses to sit idle. tells Juhi co-star and friend: ''Shahrukh went on even when others stopped due to exhaustion. He breathes films. He is down-to-earth, without an attitude. He is extremely friendly and has a funny sense of humor''.

When Colonel Kapoor signed SRK for his serial on faujis, he knew the potential of the bubbly youth but the awesome career he would charter wasn't probably envisaged.

After Fauji, a couple of more television serials and Shahrukh joined the enormous league and gave a smashing hit Deewana with the late Divya Bharati. As compared to the superstars of yesteryears, Shahrukh's ride up the ladder was tougher. He had to face the rage of explosion of information and technology while working towards super-stardom. He was necessary to possess charisma compelling enough to make people rise above the zillion modes of entertainment and be his audience. Shahrukh managed to captivate and the feat, by no means, was easy.

Khan's films such as Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chak De India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) prevail some of Bollywood's drastic hits, while films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) have been top-grossing Indian productions in the overseas markets, making him one of the most successful actors of India.

For every loss there is a new hope. Shahrukh is too full of zest to be defeated and live quietly. He will check other avenues in films even though that he ceases to be a big name. He will resume to be there.

Shahrukh Khan Trivia

Studied in St. Columba's school, New Delhi, where he was awarded the 'Sword of Honor', basically the award for best student.

Although his birth name is spelled Shahrukh, he prefers and signs his name Shah Rukh.

Hindi megastar

Number one Indian big name actor in the 1990s, but is now (2000) seriously challenged by the new wonder boy Hrithik Roshan who has become the number one phenomenon in India at the start up of the new millenium.

Father of Aryan Khan.

2 children with Gauri, Aryan and Suhana

He agreed to big name in Aditya Chopra's films without looking at the script first.

One of the 3 Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s till now (2005). The other two are Aamir Khan and Salman Khan.

Formed a extended screen couple with Kajol

Runs a production company "Dreamz Unlimited" with actress, friend, co-star Juhi Chawla and director, friend Aziz Mirza.

Married to Gauri Khan

Named one of Time Magazine's 20 Asian Heroes under 40 (2004)

His son, Aryan Khan, portrayed SRK as an infant in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).

Son, Aryan Khan, voice of Tez Lajawaab (Dash), character for Hindi dubbed version of Disney's animated film, The Incredibles (Hum Hain Lajawaab).

Shah Rukh and his wife, Gauri Khan, own the production company "Red Chilies Entertainments", which Shah Rukh started for friend and colleague, director/choreographer Farah Khan, for her debut directorial film - Main Hoon Na (2004).

Born on exactly the same day as Samuel Le Bihan.

Purchased a villa on a man made island on the coast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

#74 on E!'s 101 Hottest celebrity Bodies Countdown (aired January 2006)

Was not extremely good at Hindi in school, until his mother promised to take him to the cinema if he passed. As he loved films,he got top marks from then on.

His father ran a transport company and his mother was a magistrate.

Gets along extremely well with former co-stars Juhi Chawla and Preity Zinta.

Loves personal computer games and hi-tech gadgets.

His first name "Shahrukh" means "face of the king".

Resides in a mansion called Mannat in Mumbai, India.

The high point of the film is Shah Rukh's delineation of the character of the Don. The actor interprets him as an arrogant, agile, wicked and wild dare-devil who has the most bizarre schemes up his sleeves. But that's not all. He further has the chutzpah to carry them through. Taking off from the climax of the first film, the gangster resurfaces in Thailand after a okay time span, creates mayhem and then, in an unprecedented and inexplicable move, surrenders before his old enemies (cop Roma), only to be sent to a Malaysian prison. Get ready for a breath taking prison-break sequence, where our maverick gets away with another old foe, Vardhan ( Boman Irani). The rest of the film is principally the execution of a meticulous plan where the duo chooses to rob the Germans of their currency plates. Easier said than done, but with the devious Don, rest assured, no mission is an impossible mission. Shah Rukh holds on in command and never loses his foothold, neither through the dramatic sequences nor through the action cuts. But of course, didn't we know the actor continually loved playing wicked even though his romantic hero image. reflect Darr and Baazigar, two of his unforgettable films?

Action is the other alluring selling point of Farhan Akhtar's film. The chases, the fights, the demolition, destruction, break-ins, gets away have all been done with a finesse that rivals the best of Hollywood. Watch the automobile chase between Priyanka and Shah Rukh and you'll get the point. it's not only high voltage that drips with passion which makes it seem almost like foreplay. The other notable sequences include the heist, the run off and Shah Rukh's larger-than-life leap from a high-rise while his assassin wrings his hands in dismay.

The film does lack a bit on the emotional quotient and human relationships are hardly given a opportunity to grow. But just when you think it's all sound and fury, there's a sensuous tango between Roma and the Don as the cop opts to help the gangster she once loved and the gangster is determined to save his junglee billi (wild cat), any which way. The dialogues are well written but the music sounds like a bit lousy.