2023 was the year of Bollywood’s King Shah Rukh Khan
come back strong
By many metrics, he is the most popular movie star in the world. But those living outside the Indian diaspora may have never heard of this. badshah of bollywood. We’re here to make it right.
In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan reminded us why he was baptized king khan in the first place. As is widely known, SRK released three films last year, two of which were the biggest hits of his illustrious 33-year film career. In fact, these are his two biggest films in the history of Bollywood. aamir khan’s dangal.
Khan has always been a pioneer of sorts, playing antiheroes and bringing charm when his colleagues only took on roles of sweet, romantic protagonists. Top-notch VFX or to India dance at a wedding For extra income. But the last few years haven’t been so kind. His movies weren’t big hits ten years ago. Some of the more experimental ones include: fan (2016) and zero (2018) Box office revenue is flat, and drew condemnation from both critics and audiences. And, of course, COVID-19 was a devastating blow to the entire industry.
However, with recent success, Khan has appeared on every screen, multiplex, single screenand TV, phone, and laptop screens-In life. And while some of the success can be attributed to smart delivery, many of SRK’s stellar years have shown that this man’s sheer star power shines brighter than ever.
Please be open minded. You’ll soon be a big fan.
reel life hero
SRK, known for his outspokenness, kept a low profile during the rise of Hindutva ideology during the Modi government.
In October 2021, when his son Aryan Khan was arrested during a drug investigation, he was repeatedly denied bail. was ultimately acquitted, the superstar maintained a notable silence throughout. During that time, his mere mention on TV channels and newspaper headlines was enough to act as the ultimate distraction to everything that is happening and going wrong in India. border tensions with china country’s Mismanagement of the coronavirus pandemic.
Khan knows that his strongest medium was, is and always will be the silver screen.in pathan, Jawanand Danki, he plays an intelligence officer, an ex-soldier turned vigilante and, briefly, a patriot.in Jawanalso broke the fourth wall Calling out to India’s 1.4 billion people Ask questions and vote wisely.
Box office figures prove that the public is on Khan’s side. “Some of you may not like[the movie]but deep down I know that you were there to support me and my family. So, I bow to you and thank you for giving strength to my family, my children, and my loved ones,” he said in his acceptance speech. CNN-IBN’s “Indian of the Year” title Early this month. “Thank you for making me a star again.”
Although going off-script, he added: “I have always been an Indian. And I will continue to be an Indian for many years to come. As a matter of fact, ladies and gentlemen, I am an Indian of all ages.”
Expressed in numbers
33: Number of years Shah Rukh Khan has acted in films since his debut film in 1992 Deewana.
1,152 million rupees ($139 million): Khan’s Second release in 2023, Jawan, which continues to be the highest-grossing film of his career to date. His first release was pathanhas been the second highest grossing film in his filmography, with worldwide collections of over Rs 100 crore as well.
280 million rupees ($34 million): Khan’s estimated annual income comes from films (he charges between Rs 40 billion and Rs 500 billion for films and takes part in profit sharing), brand deals, investments and social media income.
$770 million: Khan’s net worth ranked fourth in the ranking of the eight richest actors in the world in January 2023. He beat out Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Jackie Chan and George Clooney.
3.2 billion: A 2007 poll found that far more people knew Khan than the 2.7 million people who knew Tom Cruise, making him (objectively) even more popular. With the advent of the Internet, the boundaries have become blurred, and it can be assumed that the number has grown even larger over the past 17 years.
$1.1 billion: The value of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Khan is co-owner with actor Juhi Chawla.
3: The cricket teams owned by SRK play in overseas cricket leagues in addition to the widely known KKR. The Los Angeles Knight Riders play in Major League Cricket, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play in the International League T20, and the Trinbago Knight Riders play in the Women’s Caribbean Premier. alliance.
Quotable
“I’m the last star.”
—Shah Rukh Khan on The Anupam Kher Show, July 2014
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Khan’s star power extends far beyond the silver screen. And it is not only in ideology, i.e. secular India, but also in aspirations.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Khan was in what felt like every other TV commercial. He endorsed Pepsi along with other Bollywood superstars like Rani Mukerji and Kajol. He has been the face of ICICI Bank, online grocery giant BigBasket, beleaguered edtech startup Byju’s, mobile phone brand Nokia and home furnishings company D’Decor, among others. He was also a rare ‘lux girl’, appearing in bathtub ads for soaps usually endorsed by female Bollywood stars such as Hema Malini, Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor.
This past year, filled with blockbusters, Khan has returned to the advertising limelight.he has Added 10 brands Detergent company Tide, smartphone brand Realme and fashion e-commerce platform Myntra are among his endorsement kits.
Reminiscing the ads of yesteryear, some commercials have a high superstar quotient. for example, everest spice advertisement Also features spots from veterans Amitabh Bachchan and Rungta Steel. Co-starring A-list actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor..
pop quiz
What are the number plates of all SRK vehicles?
- one two three
- 666
- 789
- 555
Find the answer below. But please don’t cry if you make a mistake. We can’t all know everything.
Fun fact!
Maratha Mandir, a single-screen cinema in Mumbai, is screening iconic films starring SRK and Kajol. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenji It has now lasted 28 years since its release, barring an inadvertent lockdown.
Look at this!
Life with a superstar—Shah Rukh Khan
television documentary series, Now available on Amazon Prime Videofollows Khan and his family in Mumbai, their London villa, and more. It’s a glimpse into SRK’s life during what is considered the peak of his career, and it’s all the more fascinating because it was a time before the omnipresent paparazzi and all-consuming social media of his.
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How many Shah Rukh Khan movies have you seen?
- couple
- dozens of pieces
- About 100 pieces in total
- I’m not looking forward to it yet, but I’ll start working on it soon.
Tell us where you are in your SRK journey—It only takes a little while.
An introduction to SRK for beginners
Want to become a King Khan fan but don’t know where to start? Clear your calories (Bollywood movies tend to be over 3 hours long) and get your remotes ready (Netflix has plenty of them) It has been).
- Kuchikuchi hota hai
- Kalho Naho
- Baazigar
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenji
- Chakde!India
- Sways
- main hun na
- Don
- Dear Zindagi (cameo appearance, but it was great!)
- pathan
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In last week’s poll, synthetic memory, 84% Some people said they would like to have an AI printout of one of their memories to keep it with their cherished memories and keepsakes.
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💡 What should I stick to next?
I wrote today’s email Ananya Bhattacharya (For those who saw Kuchikuchi hota hai many times more years than she has lived) and the editor Susan Howson (Gateway SRK flick is Dilce).
The correct answer to the quiz is D.555. Khan believes 555 brings him good fortune and all of his cars bear that number, including the recent addition of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge. In numerology, 555 represents transformation and adventure.
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