Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: 5 reasons why SRK will continue to be the reigning King of Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan had a life-long dream to produce a slick science fiction or superhero film which led him to envision a world-class special effects studio 12 years ago in 2006. The Anubhav Sinha-directed Ra. One, which was released in 2011 was a film through which Shah Rukh's labour of love Red Chillies VFX established itself as a force to reckon with in Bollywood.

Seven years after Ra.One, Red Chillies VFX has managed to emerge as the industry’s ultimate go-to post-production supervisor for visual effects.

Shah Rukh Khan has a 55% stake in the IPL franchise through Red Chillies. With CEO Venky Mysore, KKR wants to achieve the feat of Manchester United. Shah Rukh Khan co-owns the team with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta. SRK is often seen in the stands cheering for his team. The actor is currently in Dubai cheering on KKR during the Dream 11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. 

Shah Rukh Khan was one of the first celebrities to buy a team in the IPL after which others followed suit.

It is a well-known fact that Shah Rukh Khan is probably the only one among the A-listers in Bollywood who made it all on their own in the industry without any support. He started his career as a television actor, went on to work in films, and is now a superstar with his name needing no introduction, anywhere in the world. To this date, Shah Rukh Khan serves as an inspiration to every artist who comes to Mumbai every year to be the next Shah Rukh Khan. 

Apart from acting, Shah Rukh Khan is also an out-and-out performer and has, throughout his glorious career, participated in several world tours and concerts. In 1997, he performed in Asha Bhosle's Moments in Time concert in Malaysia and returned the following year to perform with Karisma Kapoor for the Shahrukh–Karisma: Live in Malaysia concert.

He was also one of the first celebrities to start an association with the "Temptations" series of concert tours by singing, dancing, and performing skits alongside Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra, and other Bollywood stars in Temptations 2004, a stage show that toured 22 venues across the world. In 2008, Khan set up Temptation Reloaded while in 2014, Khan performed in SLAM! The Tour in the US, Canada, and London, and also hosted the Indian premiere of the live talent show, Got Talent World Stage Live.

Shah Rukh Khan is established as the 'King of Romance', however, after making a debut in 1992, Shah Rukh Khan took a big risk within a year of it by doing a negative role in Abbas Mustan's thriller Baazigar (1993). His portrayal of Ajay Sharma, who is keen to take revenge from a person who has destroyed his family had engaged the audiences. People still can’t forget that scene when SRK throws Shilpa Shetty from the terrace. In 1993, SRK again made his negative impact on Yash Chopra’s romantic thriller Darr. 

Everybody wants to be Shah Rukh Khan but the truth is there is only one SRK and he already is the best!