Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday: Delhi boy who became Bollywood’s biggest star, his best films, family life, and net worth

Shah Rukh Khan birthday: 33 years after Deewana, Shah Rukh Khan is still the one saying “Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost.” What began as the tagline of a 2007 film has turned into a fair summary of his career. He started out on Doordarshan, made it to the big screen in 1992, and has been through blockbusters, flops, a four-year break, and a comeback that broke records.

Today, on his 61st birthday, the Bollywood superstar is getting ready for a film called King, and fans are as eager as they were in the 90s. Siddharth Anand’s King is set to release on December 24, 2026. Its teaser was reportedly planned for his birthday. One report also suggested that he may be in London today, November 2, shooting a song for the film, so fans waiting outside Mannat may not get to see him.

From Delhi to the screen

Shah Rukh was born in New Delhi in 1965 and grew up in the city. He studied at St Columba’s School and Hansraj College, and was active in theatre before he got into television. His first real break came on the small screen, with shows like Fauji and Circus in the late 1980s. He moved to Mumbai and made his film debut with Deewana in 1992. A run of dark, edgy roles in Baazigar, Darr and Anjaam followed, and they set him apart from the other leading men of the time.

The films people remember him for

Choosing a short list for a career this long is never easy, but a few titles keep coming up. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) made him the face of Hindi cinema’s romantic hero, and the film’s long run at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir became part of film folklore. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Veer-Zaara (2004) kept him there for years.

He was just as convincing when the material was darker or more serious. Devdas (2002), Swades (2004) and My Name Is Khan (2010) are the films people point to when they want to show his range. Almost everyone loves Om Shanti Om! Chak De! India (2007) gave him one of his most admired performances, as a hockey coach trying to win back his name.

After a slow few years, he came back in 2023 with three releases. Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki all came out that year, and Jawan later earned him his first National Award for Best Actor.

Family and life off screen

Shah Rukh married Gauri in 1991, and they have three children: Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. The family lives at Mannat in Mumbai’s Bandra, where crowds gather outside every year on his birthday.

Both of his elder children are now in the film business. Suhana made her debut in The Archies and is part of the cast of King, which also stars Deepika Padukone and Jaideep Ahlawat. Aryan has moved into writing and direction. Gauri, an interior designer, is also a producer alongside him.

Shah Rukh Khan's net worth

His wealth comes from far more than acting fees. Shah Rukh and Gauri run Red Chillies Entertainment, and he co-owns the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. Brand endorsements add to that. The Hurun India Rich List 2026 puts his net worth at ₹10,000 crore, which keeps him India’s richest actor. He also entered the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 for the first time. These are estimates, not audited figures.

What comes next?

King marks his first big-screen outing since Dunki in 2023. The film’s title reveal last year carried the line “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon,” and the makers have pitched it as a darker, action-led role for him, with a silver-haired look. Whether it becomes the Christmas hit the team expects will be known in seven weeks.