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.