SRK turns 53: The best of his films that you can and must watch
Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most popular international movie stars, turns 53 today. He is best known for his unmatched on-screen and off-screen charm, razor-sharp wit and irresistible humour. He has been dubbed many names such as King Khan and Badshah in order to signify his status and position in the world of Bollywood. Shah Rukh Khan has been in the film industry for over 26 years now. Even after all these years, he still stands as one of the most famous and eminent personalities of Bollywood. He has starred in countless films. Let us revisit some of his best works and relive the magical romance of Shah Rukh Khan. These are the best of his films.
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
This one was obvious. Some movie theatres in India are still running the movie. This movie can be considered to be SRK’s magnum opus. It was a game-changer for him. One-liners like ‘palat’ and ‘bade bade deshon mein choti choti baatein hoti rehti hai‘ have been immortalised through him.
2. Baazigar (1993)
The twist in this movie was just brilliant. No spoilers for those who haven’t watched it yet. But if Darr was the straight out villain role, in this one, SRK did something completely different. This movie truly deserves a position in the best of his films. ‘Kabhi kabhi jeetne ke liye kuch harna bhi padta hai. Aur har kar jeetne waale ko baazigar kehte hai’. Simply epic.
3. Chak De! India
Khan took us surprise in this one. Bollywood’s king of romance transformed into an intense redemption-seeking hockey coach. He brought such depth and soul into his character that it would be difficult to place him in any other type of role.
4. My Name is Khan
In simple terms, a film with a message. In a broader perspective, a film tackling the issues of terrorism, racism, Islamophobia and diseases like Asperger’s syndrome. This film is emotionally intense and heart-wrenching. It is unlike any other SRK film.
5. Darr
SRK as a villain is hard to imagine. But it did happen and it happened marvellously. People still say the phrase, ‘K..K…Kiran’, often not knowing the intense horror that was portrayed SRK in this magnificent film.
This list was truly difficult to make. The best of his films are almost all of his films. But we tried to compile a list which proved his versatility as an actor. What is your favourite SRK movie? Oh, and, of course, a very warm Happy Birthday to Shah Rukh Khan.
