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Shah Rukh Khan at 60: Global Stardom, Renewed by a Big Year

A first National Film Award in September capped a resurgent phase that renewed his stature.

Overview

  • Shah Rukh Khan turns 60 on November 2, marking four decades as one of Hindi cinema’s most recognizable figures.
  • He won his first Indian National Film Award for Best Actor in September for the 2023 blockbuster Jawan.
  • In 2025 he expanded international visibility with a Met Gala red-carpet appearance, an Ed Sheeran video cameo and a viral Riyadh selfie with Lee Jung-jae.
  • His career spans more than 80 films, with signature turns in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Chak De! India (2007) and Jawan (2023).
  • He continues to resonate with Gen Z through remixes, memes and TikToks, while commentators note his influence on a softer, emotionally open model of masculinity.