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Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: Films where Bollywood’s Baadshah wowed audiences with his charisma

As India’s treasured actor turns 56, here is a look at some performances of the star which are testament to his chameleon-like abilities.

Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: Films where Bollywood’s Baadshah wowed audiences with his charisma
Shilpa S

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There are very few figures in Indian cinema who have made a splash in Bollywood in the magnitude that Shah Rukh Khan has. Aptly dubbed ‘Baadshah of Bollywood’ by his adoring fans, the star has had his name attached to a plethora of films, over 80 of them, in a career spanning over four decades.

From humble beginnings as an obscure name on the small screen, SRK made his Bollywood debut in 1992 sharing the screen with Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. Since then, it's safe to say, he has never looked back.

Khan has not only been a part of fan favourite blockbusters which have broken the box-office, but he has also starred in several thought provoking and profound projects dealing with a number of social and political themes. His thoughtful performances, wrought with emotion, earned him the adulation of audiences and etched his name as one of the finest talents the country has to offer. His portrayals have also earned him numerous accolades.

On the star’s 56th birthday, here's a list of moving performances from the actor in films that have gone down in Indian film history as some of his best known work.

1

Devdas

7.5
Helmed by the legendary Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Devdas is based on the 1917 novel of the same name. Set in the 1900s, the film tells the tale of a young man from an aristocratic family who becomes distraught after his family prohibits him from marrying the love of his life. As a way to cope with his frustration, he decides to drown his sorrows in drinking, ultimately finding solace in the arms of a kindly courtesan. Khan portrays the role of the titular Devdas, his grief at being denied a chance of happiness forcing him to turn to drink to numb his emotional turmoil. Although the film was not well received at the time, it has become one of Khan’s best known works from the 2000s. He earned a Filmfare award for his role.

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2

Chak De! India

8.3
The film that sparked one of the most well known anthems of Indian patriotism, this 2007 sports film tells the story of how an Indian women’s hockey team claps back at sexist naysayers under the guidance of a resolute coach. Khan stars as hockey coach Kabir Khan, whose career is tarnished after the men’s Indian hockey team under his wing suffers a humiliating loss against Pakistan. Determined for redemption, he makes a comeback by deciding to coach the Indian women’s team of the sport, against a backdrop of people who expect him to fail. Dealing with several hard hitting themes such as misogyny, bigotry, racism and prejudice, the film went on to become a hit with both critics and audiences alike.

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3

My Name Is Khan

7.8
A film which saw Khan take on some intense intersectional themes, My Name Is Khan tells the moving story of an autistic Muslim man who takes on an arduous journey to meet the US president to deliver an important and personal message on prejudice and discrimination. The film saw Khan don the role of a Muslim man living in America who has Asperger’s syndrome. Khan carefully navigates several sensitive topics, including those of ableism and racism to give a character that inspires rather than invokes sympathy, a rare feat when it comes to portrayals of disability on screen.

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4

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

8.2
A perfect blend of young love set against a backdrop of Indian societal values, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge tells the story of two non-resident Indians who fall in love while on a vacation in Europe. But there's a catch, the young woman is already promised to be wed to another man. The film follows the two as they try to find a way to be together while trying not to earn the ire of their families. Khan stars as the young Raj, caught between marrying the love of his life while trying to earn the approval of her disapproving father. His performance as the respectful man in love and his chemistry with co-star Kajol, was widely praised.

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5

Swades

8.4
A film that has gained a large cult following, Swades tells the story of a bright young Indian scientist living in the US, who decides to go back to his country in search of his childhood nanny. His search leads him to a small village, wrought with regressive caste practices, and he takes it upon himself to bring some much needed positive change. In the process, he discovers a latent love for his roots he is uncertain of pursuing. Swades is regarded as Khan’s best performances in his career, his authentic portrayal of the well meaning man lauded for its realism.

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