Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: Here are the lesser-known facts about the 'King of Bollywood'
Team OTTplay
Nov 1, 2023
SRK's real name
The superstar was named Abdul Rashid Khan by his grandmother, which was later changed to Shah Rukh Khan by his father.
More than 26 cameos in films
Shah Rukh Khan has done over 26 cameo roles in films including the upcoming film Tiger 3 starring Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif.
Owns a piece of land on the Moon
The Bollywood star owns a piece of land on the Moon, which was gifted to him by an Australian fan.
Shah Rukh married Gauri thrice
Including a court marriage, nikah and a Hindu wedding the duo got married thrice.
Longest-running film in cinema
Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge still runs at the Maratha Mandir Theatre, Mumbai.
Signed a film without script
King Khan signed the iconic film, DDLJ, without taking a look at the script.
Shah Rukh runs a cancer ward
In honour of his mother, SRK has been running a cancer ward in Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai for over 20 years.
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