Shah Rukh Khan

Actor, Producer (Shahrukh owns a production house called Red Chillies Entertainment ), and TV Presenter (He has presented many award functions such as IIFA, and Golden Globes) The Chocolate Face featured young Shahrukh Khan made it to the Numero Uno position in the Bollywood with his unconventional looks and his superb acting. Not only is Shahrukh Khan a brilliant actor, but also an all-rounder in sports captaining football, hockey and cricket teams all at the same time. After sustaining a football injury, he started contemplating a career in acting. Graduated with honours in Economics from Hansraj College, Shahrukh completed a master's in mass communications from Jamiya Miliya Islamia. Khan later pursued theatre under the reputed Mr. Barry John whom he gives his credit for recognizing the actor inside him and his talent. It is believed he went on to try his stint in the television small screen as well as the Indian Cinema to fulfil his mother's dream of seeing her son as one of the finest and Greatest Actor. He attained the name of King Khan when he began his journey by landing himself with the lead role of a commando in the 1988 drama series Fauji (1988). He was much applauded for his work and soon became the heartthrob of teenage girls bagging roles in other serials such as Circus (1989) and 'Dil Dariya', the former being delayed due to various reasons. He also had a minor role in a made-for-television film called In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989). His big screen debut came in the form of Deewana (1992) where he acted alongside the then-top actress of Bollywood Divya Bharti and won the prestigious Filmfare award for Best Debut Actor Male. He had also starred earlier in a small role in 'Dil Aashna Hai'. This was followed by another hit in the form of Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992). Khan made the unique choice against all advice to opt for negative roles and played obsessive, somewhat psychotic characters in Darr (1993) and Baazigar (1993). To everyone's surprise, the films were massive hits and Shahrukh earned his first Best Actor award and was also nominated in the villainous role category. His acting was applauded by all in the film industry and carved a niche for future King. The same year he bagged the Critics Award for best performance in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), a film he often recalls as amongst his favourites. A few more films which he did were average or less and did not reach the Box Office. but a series of hits followed what would be remembered as one of Khan's most memorable performances; a film that is India's biggest blockbuster and truly complete with the very best of drama, comedy, romance, thrills and a bit of action as well. The epic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) was released on 20th October 1995 and as of 2011 still plays in a Mumbai theatre, thus being the longest-running film in history. Coincidentally Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise was the initial choice as the main lead but the role went to Shahrukh who is now nicknamed 'Tom Cruise of India'. Khan has come a long way since then with a string of hits under his belt which include some of Bollywood's biggest in both national and international markets namely Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Devdas (2002), Swades(2004), Chak de! India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007), My Name Is Khan (2010), Ra.One(2011), Don 2 (2011), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)and the highest-grossing Chennai Express (2013) thus making him the undisputed megastar of India with a record number of Best Actor trophies and numerous Power awards.