SRK's Meteoric Rise: From Bollywood Icon to Global Phenomenon

In the past year, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, who will turn 60 on November 2, 2025, has cemented his status as a global phenomenon. Earlier this year, the actor made his Met Gala debut, becoming the first Indian male actor to walk the prestigious red carpet. In June, he made a cameo appearance in British singer Ed Sheeran's music video for "Sapphire," further expanding his reach beyond the Indian subcontinent.

Just last month, SRK went viral for a selfie he took in Riyadh with South Korean "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae, an image that some fans have dubbed the "collab of the century." This comes as no surprise, as the actor's appeal transcends time, platforms, and countries, with his name being searched on Google from Mauritius to Myanmar.

SRK's versatility as an actor has also been recognized, as he recently won his first-ever Indian National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the upcoming film "Jawan," in which he plays six different avatars, each echoing his earlier film personas. This accolade further solidifies his status as one of the most iconic and resonant figures in the Hindi film industry.