10 Fantastic SRK Movies That Proves His Prowess As An Actor

Shah Rukh Khan aka SRK is one of the biggest and the most popular name that comes to mind when we talk about Bollywood. King Khan has been ruling the Bollywood charts for more than 25 years. In the span of around 25 years, SRK did all kind of roles. During the early stages, Shah Rukh did some of the movies that were rejected by stars of that era. Shah Rukh earned a lot of praise for his acting in these movies. Lately, some of his films didn’t do well at the box office still, SRK manages to win the heart of the critics and masses with his fabulous performances. In this article, we will list 10 SRK movies that prove his prowess and capability as an actor.

10 Fantastic SRK Movies That Proves His Prowess As An Actor

1) Chak De India

Mujhe states ke naam na sunai dete hain na dikhai dete hai sirf ek mulk ka nam sunai deta hai I-N-D-I-A

Chak De India is a full-fledge SRK classic of all time. It is a fictional story about the Indian women’s national field hockey team. The film explores topics such as sexism, racial and religious bigotry, and ethnic and regional prejudice. The film stars SRK as Kabir Khan former captain of the Indian men’s hockey team.

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After a disastrous loss to Pakistan, Khan is ostracized from the sport and he is tainted as a traitor. However, after 7 years, he returns as a coach of the Indian national women’s hockey team. Chak De India is an inspiring journey of turning a dream into reality.

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2) Fan 

We say so much about Bollywood remaking stuff from south of Hollywood. When a movie like Fan was made no one cared. A  fan’s dedication towards a star transforming into toxic obsession, with both the fan and the star played by the same actor. If this isn’t unique and new, I don’t have the foggiest idea of what is. I do agree that screenplay wise, there were flaws towards the second half but it didn’t deserve so much bashing from the critics.

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SRK as Gaurav was a performance of a lifetime. We all know how toxic hero-worship is in our country and the heights each fan goes to prove their love for their favourite star. We feel terrible for Gaurav when Aryan excuses him yet we likewise feel that he’s crossed a line. Simultaneously, we’re angry at Aryan for being mean to Gaurav however we likewise feel sorry for him for experiencing what he did.  Fan is one of the most underrated SRK movies in recent times.

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3) My Name Is Khan

My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist

There are various Indian movies which have left a mark in the world cinema. My name is Khan directed by Karan Johar stars SRK in the lead role. Perhaps Shah Rukh as Rizwan Khan has given a career-defining performance in this movie. The movie emphasises on how the power of true love can end the hatred between people and bring them together.

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Rizwan Khan suffering from Asperger’s syndrome that complicates socialization with other people. Rizwan goes to America over there he meets Mandira a Hindu woman single mother Rizwan marry her and they start their new life. However, after 9/11 assaults in America each Muslim been questioned by the Americans. To prove his innocence Khan goes on a journey to meet the President of the United States.

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4) Swades 

You can take an Indian out of India, but you can never take India out of an Indian. Swades is a story of Indian based NASA scientist Mohan Bhargav who returns to its homeland. Swades deals with real-life problems such as hunger, poverty, lack of resources which showed the reality of rural India.

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Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades was way ahead of its time and later on, it was declared as a cult. If we ever make a list of finest SRK movies, the list would be incomplete without this gem.

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5) Baadshah

SRK dazzled everyone with his cleverly analytical abilities and comical timing in Baadshah. Little did any of them realize that the film’s title would proceed to be offered to Shah Rukh Khan as a crown—the Baadshah of Bollywood—one that he’ll be wearing forever. Shahrukh Khan plays a slightly dim-witted private detective Raj. Raj is innocently drawn into a conspiracy to kill Prime minister of India.

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There are no dull moments in this film and it is a mish-mash of everything you can imagine: drama, slapstick comedy, romance. Watch it any time and you are sure to get some laughter riot.

6) Main Hoon Na

SRK plays Major  Ram who goes undercover as a college student. Major Ram is on a mission to ensure the safety of Sanjana Bakshi, daughter of a general. Suniel Shetty plays Raghavan, a former army officer-turned-militant. Significant Ram likewise has an individual plan. He wishes to satisfy his dad’s last wishes and accommodate with his tragically missing stepmother and stepbrother.

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Anything you want in a film you get it in Mai Hoon Na. Be it college romance, action, comedy, drama plus songs and dance. Main Hoon Na is a perfect blend of everything.

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7) Devdas

Devdas Mukherjee (SRK) returns to India to marry his childhood love, Paro. Devdas faces extreme drinking issues because of the dismissal of marriage from his family end. This leads him into passionate breaking down and him searching for cover with Chandramukhi. Indian Cinema has adjusted and portrayed Devdas on a few events. Thou Devdas delivered in 2002 is viewed as the best form to date.

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Devdas is one of the best romance genre movies in Hindi Cinema. Delightfully retold, drastically created, fantastically performed by Shah Rukh, and flawlessly executed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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8)Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na, A film in which Shah Rukh as Sunil acted his heart out. Sunil life is a heap of dissatisfaction. He genuinely attempts yet some way or another, can’t breeze through his tests. Sunil cherishes a young lady sincerely however she doesn’t adore him back and loved someone else. He adores his music yet needs to rely upon the impulses of his bandmates.

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Sunil is like all of us. He faces the problem which we might face in our life too. Even after all these disappointment and failures, he gets himself and proceeds onward. What could be more relatable than that?

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9) Kal Ho Na Ho

Haso jeeyo muskuraoo kya pata kal ho na ho…

Naina and her broken family have their lives definitely change when another neighbour, Aman (Shah Rukh Khan), moves in. Aman mixes life in incredulous and plainly genuine Naina, and she goes gaga for him.

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Aman teaches Naina and us that life is meant to be lived. However, Aman is holding a mystery that shields him from responding to Naina’s adoration. So Aman tries to play a matchmaker between Naina and her friend Rohit

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10) Darr

There is a slender line isolating love and franticness. Darr remains to be one of the most violent films in the Hindi industry.  Initially, the movie was rejected by stars of that era. Shah Rukh breaks the jinx with his defective darling act in Darr. The way he enacts the psychotic and obsessed lover Rahul is truly impressive.

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The iconic  K… K… K… Kiran from Darr was slurped up by the youth at that time. Rahul is still remembered as one of the iconic characters portrayed by the superstar

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Special Mention: Dil Se, Dear Zindagi, Baazigar, DDLJ, Yess boss, Veer-Zara, Don 2, Rab ne Bana di Jodi, Hey Ram

We always have loved Shah Rukh Khan and his experiments be it with Ra-one, Fan, or Zero. We just hope the actor in Shah Rukh Khan overtakes the Superstar in him. This is our list of SRK movies that prove his capability as an actor. Do comment and tell us which other SRK movies could have been in the list.

Abhishek Rajneesh Kumar Sharma

Theatre Artist/Writer/Sometimes IT Engineer

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