50 Best movies of Shah Rukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan, also known as SRK is a popular Indian Film Actor. Referred to in the media as the "Badshah of Bollywood", "King of Bollywood", "King Khan", he has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films, and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the world.
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- DirectorAshutosh GowarikerStarsShah Rukh KhanGayatri JoshiKishori BallalA successful Indian scientist returns to an Indian village to take his nanny to America with him and in the process rediscovers his roots.The film received widespread critical acclaim and considered a cult classic of Hindi cinema. SRK's performance in the movie probably the best perfomence in his career. He won Filmfare award for best actor.
- DirectorShimit AminStarsShah Rukh KhanVidya MalvadeSagarika GhatgeKabir Khan, the coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey Team, dreams of making his all-girls team emerge victorious against all odds.Perhaps the best sports film in Bollywood history and one of greatest performance of SRK's career. The film is remain a cult among audience even after years of its release.
Chak De! India won a number of awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. SRK won Filmfare best actor award. - DirectorAbbas Alibhai BurmawallaMastan Alibhai BurmawallaStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolDalip TahilA young man with a vendetta against a business tycoon seduces the man's younger daughter, but she begins to suspect her new lover's connection with her elder sister and his ulterior motive.Baazigar was the first film in which Shah Rukh Khan played the role of an anti-hero and the first which earned Khan a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. It is a contemporary thriller about a young man who stops at nothing to get what he wants.
- DirectorKaran JoharStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolSheetal MenonAn Indian Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome takes a challenge to speak to the President of the United States seriously and embarks on a cross-country journey.The film received critical acclaim. It was the highest-grossing Indian film overseas at the time, the first to gross over ₹100 crore overseas, before it was overtaken by 3 Idiots (2009) in 2011. SRK's performance was highly appreciated. It was the reunion of the "golden pair" of Khan and Kajol, who last appeared together in the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001.
At 56th Filmfare awards My Name Is Khan won 3 Awards (Best Director, Best Actor and Actress). - DirectorAditya ChopraStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolAmrish PuriWhen Raj meets Simran in Europe, it isn't love at first sight but when Simran moves to India for an arranged marriage, love makes its presence felt.One of the most iconic Indian movies ever. It was the highest grossing Bollywood film of 1995. The film won 10 Filmfare Awards, the most for a single film at that time, and won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
- DirectorYash ChopraStarsShah Rukh KhanPreity G ZintaRani Mukerji"Veer-Zaara" is a saga of love, separation, courage, and sacrifice. A love story that is an inspiration and will remain a legend forever.Veer-Zaara received highly positive reviews from critics. The film eventually became the top-grossing Bollywood film of the year at both the Indian and the international box office.
The film won several awards in major Indian film award ceremonies, including the Most Popular Film award at the National Film Awards and the Filmfare Award for Best Film, among others. - DirectorSanjay Leela BhansaliStarsShah Rukh KhanAishwarya Rai BachchanMadhuri DixitAfter his wealthy family prohibits him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas Mukherjee's life spirals further and further out of control as he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to numb the pain.The Film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first film version of the story in Hindi done in colour. Film received highly positive reviews from critics and the highest grossing Indian film of the year.
The acting was seen by many as the primary factor for the film's success, with Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Aishwarya Rai all winning Filmfare Awards for their performances. Devdas won the Filmfare Award for Best Film. The film also won five National Awards and a further ten Filmfare Awards, tied with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge with the most Filmfare Awards any film had won at the time (later beaten in 2005 by Bhansali's Black). - DirectorKundan ShahStarsShah Rukh KhanSuchitra KrishnamoorthiDeepak TijoriA dreamer falls for a girl who is in love with someone else and tries to create a rift between her and the man she loves.The film received highly positive reviews from critics. It is widely considered to be one of Shah Rukh Khan's best performances, and he has said that it is his favorite film. He received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for his role.
The film was remade in Telugu as Swapnalokam (1999) with Jagapathi Babu. - DirectorYash ChopraStarsJuhi ChawlaSunny DeolShah Rukh KhanDarr is a girl's (Kiran) story caught between one man's (Sunil) love and another man's (Rahul) obsession.Shahrukh Khan played the role of an obsessive lover. The film was well received by critics and audiences, it was declared a "blockbuster" at the domestic as well as overseas box office. Darr helped bring Shahrukh Khan to stardom.
- DirectorKaran JoharStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolRani MukerjiDuring their college years, Anjali was in love with her best-friend Rahul, but he had eyes only for Tina. Years later, Rahul and the now-deceased Tina's eight-year-old daughter attempts to reunite her father and Anjali.The film was successful in India and abroad, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. Outside India, the film was the highest grossing Hindi film ever until its record was broken by Karan's next directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).
The film won 8 Filmfare Awards and is the only film in history to win all the four acting category awards at the ceremony. - DirectorNikkhil AdvaniStarsPreity G ZintaShah Rukh KhanSaif Ali KhanNaina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl's life changes when she meets Aman. But Aman has a secret of his own which changes their lives forever. Embroiled in all this is Rohit, Naina's best friend who conceals his love for her.The film was successful both critically and commercialy. Critics praised its direction, story, screenplay, cinematography and performances of the cast receiving the most attention.
- DirectorKaran JoharStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolAmitabh BachchanAfter marrying a poor woman, rich Rahul is disowned by his father and moves to London to build a new life. Years later, his now-grown younger brother Rohan embarks on a mission to bring Rahul back home and reunite the family.One of most popular Bollywood movies ever K3G was the highest-grossing Indian film ever in International market at the time of its release.
- DirectorAtleeStarsShah Rukh KhanNayantharaVijay SethupathiA prison warden recruits inmates to commit outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption and injustice - and that lead him to an unexpected reunion.Film emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, the second-highest-grossing Hindi film, highest grossing Hindi film in Indian Box Office and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film.
- DirectorYash ChopraStarsShah Rukh KhanMadhuri DixitKarisma KapoorA grand musical about three passionate and dreamy characters: Rahul, Pooja and Nisha. Will their dreams come true? Will they find their true love?The film garnered praise for its storyline and soundtrack. Additionally, the film won three National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. The film has attained cult status over the years.
- DirectorFarah KhanStarsShah Rukh KhanSushmita SenSuniel ShettyAn army major goes undercover as a college student. His mission is both professional and personal: to protect his general's daughter from a radical militant, and to find his estranged half-brother.Main Hoon Na was the second highest grossing Indian movie of 2004 behind Veer-Zaara. It is the first film of Shah Rukh Khan's production company Red Chillies Entertainment and choreographer Farah Khan's directorial debut film.
It was remade into Tamil as Aegan starring Ajith Kumar, Nayantara, Pia Bajpai. - DirectorMani RatnamStarsShah Rukh KhanManisha KoiralaPreity G ZintaA radio broadcaster's intense attraction to a mysterious woman opens the door to a tidal wave of powerful emotions and desires.The film was highly appreciated by critics. The film won two National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.
- DirectorFarah KhanStarsShah Rukh KhanDeepika PadukoneArjun RampalIn the 1970s, Om, an aspiring actor, is murdered, but is immediately reincarnated into the present day. He attempts to discover the mystery of his demise and find Shanti, the love of his previous life.It became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the time of its release, both domestically and internationally. Om Shanti Om received generally-positive reviews from critics, who praised the performance and the film's narrative.
It won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and Best Special Effects, and won the National Film Award for Best Production Design. - DirectorAditya ChopraStarsShah Rukh KhanAnushka SharmaVinay PathakA breathtaking, goose flesh igniting, awe inspiring love journey of an ordinary man Suri and his 'total opposite' love Taani.Upon release, the film received positive reviews. The film was 2nd highest grossing film of the year and the highest-grossing film of the year in the overseas market, thus becoming Yash Raj Films and Shahrukh Khan's highest-grossing film at the time of its release.
- DirectorFarhan AkhtarStarsShah Rukh KhanPriyanka Chopra JonasArjun RampalVijay is recruited by a police officer to masquerade as his lookalike Don, the leader of an international gang of smugglers. Things go wrong when the officer is killed and Vijay is left to fend for himself.The film opened to positive reviews from critics, who praised Khan's performance in the film.
- DirectorAditya ChopraStarsAmitabh BachchanShah Rukh KhanUday ChopraA film about the battle between love and fear, between two stubborn men and their opposing beliefs and the outcome of the love stories of 3 couples.The film went on to do well both critically and commercially. It was the highest Bollywood grosser of 2000.
It also won several awards including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Khan and Bachchan respectively. - DirectorManeesh SharmaStarsShah Rukh KhanShriya PilgaonkarSayani GuptaGaurav's world revolves around the superstar Aryan Khanna. What happens when his passion turns into a dangerous obsession that crosses the fine line?The film opened to positive reviews from critics, who praised Khan's performance in the film, with criticism focused on the editing and the loosely written script.
- DirectorFarhan AkhtarStarsShah Rukh KhanFlorian LukasOm PuriDon turns himself in and escapes with Vardhaan from prison, following which he recruits a team to steal currency printing plates from a bank in Berlin.It's a sequel to Don (2006). At the time of its release, the film was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time and is the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2011.
The film received a number of accolades across various ceremonies in India. The film received five nominations at the 57th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Akhtar and Best Actor for Khan, winning Best Sound Design and Best Action. - DirectorRahul RawailStarsMadhuri DixitShah Rukh KhanTinnu AnandVijay falls in love Shivani and proposes her only to be rejected every time. However his love turns into an obsession and turns her life into a hell.Khan and Dixit were praised for their respective performances. Madhuri Dixit earned a Filmfare Best Actress nomination for her role but won the award for her performance in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!. Khan was again featured in a negative role; he received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance.
- DirectorAbbas Alibhai BurmawallaMastan Alibhai BurmawallaStarsShah Rukh KhanTwinkle KhannaAmrish PuriA small time detective is mistaken as a CBI agent and gets embroiled in a deadly mission to save the Chief Minister from an assassination attempt.The film received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success. Shahrukh Khan earned a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role.
Shah Rukh Khan has been nicknamed the "Baadshah of Bollywood" after this movie. - DirectorSubhash GhaiStarsShah Rukh KhanMahima ChaudhryAmrish PuriKishorilal wants an Indian bride for his westernised son. He gets him engaged to Ganga, his friend's daughter, and brings her to USA. But she shares a deeper bond with Arjun, Kishorilal's foster son.The film was a commercial, critical and musical hit. Mahima Chaudary won the Best Newcomer Award for her performance.
The film was remade in Telugu as Pelli Kanuka (1998) - DirectorAziz MirzaStarsShah Rukh KhanJuhi ChawlaAditya PancholiRahul Joshi wants to be a successful businessman so he works hard for his boss Siddharth. One day Rahul meets Seema, an up and coming model, and he feels like he's finally met his match. Will Seema fall for Rahul?The film received positive reviews from critics and was declared a "Hit" by Box Office India.
The film was remade in Malayalam as Junior Senior (2005) with Kunchacko Boban, Mukesh, Meenakshi, Renjini Krishnan and Tamil as Guru En Aalu (2009) with R. Madhavan, Abbas, Mamta Mohandas, Brinda Parekh.. - DirectorAmol PalekarStarsShah Rukh KhanRani MukerjiAnupam KherA folk tale - supernatural love story about a ghost who falls in love with a newlywed woman.Paheli received positive reviews from critics and was declared an "average" in India but a "hit" abroad.
Paheli was India's official entry to the 2006 Oscars. - DirectorYash ChopraStarsShah Rukh KhanKatrina KaifAnushka SharmaAn uncompromising film on true love from the legendary and unforgettable director Yash Chopra which is fascinatingly distinctive and contemporary.The film was praised for its direction, cinematography, and the chemistry between its lead actors. Jab Tak Hai Jaan emerged as the third-highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas at that time, after 3 Idiots and My Name Is Khan.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan received a number of awards, including four Filmfare Awards, which included trophies for Best Supporting Actress (Anushka Sharma) and Best Lyrics for Gulzar. - DirectorSantosh SivanStarsShah Rukh KhanKareena KapoorDanny DenzongpaThe epic tale of King Asoka's life is recounted.The film received positive reviews from critics and it performed moderately at the box office.
- DirectorRahul DholakiaStarsSunny LeoneShah Rukh KhanNawazuddin SiddiquiA bootlegger sets out to improve his community as a promising leader but falls in a political trap.The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was one of the highest grossing Hindi film of 2017.
The film got five nominations at the 63rd Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor for Khan. - DirectorRohit ShettyStarsDeepika PadukoneShah Rukh KhanSathyarajA man travelling to Rameswaram via Chennai express for his late grandfather's ashes immersion finds himself in trouble after helping a don's daughter and her cousins board the train.The film received mixed reviews from critics. Regardless, it broke several box office records in India and abroad, becoming the quickest film to collect ₹1 billion (US$16 million) net domestically. The film surpassed 3 Idiots to become the highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide at that point.
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsTaapsee PannuRyan CretneyPriya SindherWhen his friends in Punjab struggle to clear the immigration process, an ex-soldier guides them on a risky journey to enter the UK without permission.
- DirectorAziz MirzaStarsShah Rukh KhanJuhi ChawlaNana PatekarRaju comes to Bombay chasing his dreams, but keeps losing out on opportunities. His love, Renu helps him find a job. Success goes to his head until one day a tragic accident destroys his reputation.
- DirectorGauri ShindeStarsAlia BhattShah Rukh KhanKunal KapoorKaira is a budding cinematographer in search of a perfect life. Her encounter with Jug, an unconventional thinker, helps her gain a new perspective on life. She discovers that happiness is all about finding comfort in life's imperfections.The film received generally positive reviews with particular praise for Bhatt's and Khan's performances, direction, and film score. It was a commercial success.
- DirectorRakesh RoshanStarsRakhee GulzarSalman KhanShah Rukh KhanKaran and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.
- DirectorRaj KanwarStarsRishi KapoorDivya BhartiShah Rukh KhanA singer (Rishi Kapoor) marries his biggest fan, but his uncle (Amrish Puri) plans to kill him in order to gain his money.This was Shah Rukh's debut Film. Dil Aashna Hai was supposed to be the debut movie of Shahrukh Khan however Deewana was released first.
- DirectorSiddharth AnandStarsShah Rukh KhanDeepika PadukoneJohn AbrahamAn Indian agent races against a doomsday clock as a ruthless mercenary, with a bitter vendetta, mounts an apocalyptic attack against the country.First Hindi film to collect 500 cr at domestic box office.
- DirectorKaran JoharStarsShah Rukh KhanRani MukerjiAmitabh BachchanDev, a former football player is married to Rhea, a successful fashion editor. Maya is a kindergarten teacher who is married to Rishi, an outgoing event planner. These couples' lives intersect and they each question their own marriage.
- DirectorAziz MirzaStarsShah Rukh KhanRani MukerjiJas AroraA man pursues a woman who is already engaged and eventually gets married to her. Differences between the two lead to a bitter separation that threatens to destroy their relationship forever.
- DirectorRakesh RoshanStarsShah Rukh KhanMadhuri DixitAmrish PuriA village girl agrees to a marriage to a king she has never met after he sends her a photograph of himself. But the man in the photograph is not the king but his most loyal slave, the handsome but mute Shankar.
- DirectorKamal HaasanStarsKamal HaasanShah Rukh KhanRani MukerjiSaketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country and sets out to kill him.The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, and was selected by Film Federation of India as its submission to the Oscars in the year 2000, but was not nominated. The film has garnered three National Film Awards.
- DirectorMansoor KhanStarsShah Rukh KhanAishwarya Rai BachchanChandrachur SinghMax, who lives with his twin sister Shirley in Goa, is enraged when he finds out that she has fallen in love with Rahul, his bitter rival Prakash's younger brother.
- DirectorMahesh BhattStarsShah Rukh KhanJuhi ChawlaSonali BendreIn order to evade the law, a ruthless don tries to kill his lookalike; a chef and tries to take his place.
- DirectorRajiv MehraStarsShah Rukh KhanJuhi ChawlaVivek MushranA social worker tries diligently to steer a group of wayward street urchins on the right path. But his childhood friend, now a fearless gangster, plans to bring the children into his fold.
- DirectorRajiv MehraStarsNaseeruddin ShahShah Rukh KhanUrmila MatondkarWhen Sunder loses everything, he seeks refuge in a graveyard, where he befriends a ghost.
- DirectorAziz MirzaStarsShah Rukh KhanJuhi ChawlaJohny LeverIn order to seek justice for a man who exacts vengeance on a politician, who was responsible for his daughter's death, two rival reporters teams up to help him to prove his innocence.
- DirectorShashilal K. NairStarsShah Rukh KhanJackie ShroffJuhi ChawlaWhen a cop's partner is killed in the line of duty, he assumed guardianship of his orphaned children while investigating the murder.
- DirectorAnubhav SinhaStarsShah Rukh KhanArjun RampalKareena KapoorWhen the titular antagonist of an action game takes on physical form, it's only the game's less powerful protagonist who can save his creator's family.
- DirectorKrishna VamsiStarsKarisma KapoorNana PatekarSanjay KapoorA couple visits the husband's family in India and finds itself in the middle of a fratricidal battle.
- DirectorPriyadarshanStarsIrrfan KhanLara DuttaOm PuriIn an Indian village, a struggling barber sees his luck begin to turn when residents learn that a famous actor he once knew is coming to town.