Shahrukh Khan: A Biography of One of Bollywood's Leading Men

Bollywood's Leading Man Has Some Major Talent!

Many people in the United States have not heard his name but trust me - that will soon change.  Shahrukh Khan is one of Bollywood's most successful Indian actors and he's got the resume to prove it!  With over 60 movie and television credits (and counting) to his name, it's needless to say that this Indian actor is definitely on fire.  

I used to refer to Shahrukh as the "Indian Tom Cruise" because pretty much every project he is involved in turns to gold (although the reference to Tom Cruise now seems questionable considering his recent episodes with Oprah and his Scientology beliefs).  He has definitely made his talented acting known to the Indian/Pakistani community that live in the United States that he is definitely worth investing your time and money into because in the time it takes to sit through and entire Bollywood movie, you will have seen some of the most intense acting from an Indian actor to date.  

Born in India November 2, 1965, Shahrukh Khan (originally named Shah Rukh Khan but  he changed the spelling) was not born with the looks that most successful Bollywood actors have.  Despite his unruly hair, average height and big nose, he made a name for himself and would not give up his goal, no matter how difficult the path.  

His path to his career began with television roles in various shows during the later 1980s to the early 1990s.  He finally caught the eye of director, Hema Malini, and was cast in his first movie role in 1992 which was a huge success and needless to say, a big achievement for being in his late 20s.  

However, his first big break through came with Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge.  Now, before I go into my personal opinion of this movie, I have to say that to watch a Bollywood movie, you MUST give up any notion of reality.  What I mean by that, is that the idea that "love surpasses all" seems to be a golden rule that Bollywood Blockbusters live by.  Think of Romeo and Juliet minus the killing and sad ending.