Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan! Here are 10 unknown facts about him

SRK’s first Salary

Shah Rukh Khan’s first salary was a meagre Rs 50 that he earned by working as an Usher at a Pangkaj Udhas in Delhi.

Restaurant Onwer

Before venturing into the world of showbiz Shah Rukh Khan ran a restaurant in Old Delhi’s Daryaganj briefly.

SRK’s Phobia

Shah Rukh Khan suffers from equinophobia or fear of horses. He is said to have had a fearful experience when he rode a horse while shooting Karan Arjun.

The ‘555’ rule

All of Shah Rukh Khan’s cars read 555. He believes that the right numbers can bring him good luck.

Total Cameos

Shah Rukh Khan has made a total of 26 Cameos in his long career. Some of these movies are Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Luck by Chance (2009) and many more.

SRK’s most popular name

‘Rahul Naam toh Suna Hoga?’ Shah Rukh Khan has been named Rahul in 9 of his films including, Dil toh Pagal Hai, Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai, Chennai Express etc.

SRK’s least-known movie

‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ is probably Shah Rukh’s least-known film released in 1989. This movie also stars Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy in it.

SRK owns part of the moon

Shah Rukh Khan owns a piece of land on the Moon and a fan gifts him a piece of land on the moon, on his birthday every year.

Philanthropist SRK

Shah Rukh Khan has his foundation, the Meer Foundation and works to provide education and healthcare to underprivileged children.

National awards

Shah Rukh Khan has been awarded the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.