1) He’s a self-made
star.
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He lived a decidedly middle-class
life and had no family in the film
industry – yet he took his
career into his own hands,
started off with a few
television serials, forayed into
films and then from there made
his own way to the top!
2) He’s dedicated.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | cinegoer.com)
Making his way to the top was
a result of mostly his dedication.
He often claims to be
workaholic, always needing to
do something to feel satisfied.
His passion for his work is
perhaps the biggest reason why
he is Shah Rukh Khan today.
3) He’s entertaining.
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Shah Rukh Khan
He goes beyond being just an
actor, and is in fact an
entertainer in the truest sense.
His sharp wit and affable grin
make him a treat to watch.
4) He’s good looking.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | srktimes.com)
At first glance, he may not
have the conventional hero
looks. But there’s something so
distinctively SRK about him that
makes him one attractive man.
And, of course, his recent six-
pack doesn’t hurt at all.
5) He has the cutest
dimples.
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One of the main reason behind
his attractiveness are those
darned dimples. Probably the
best in the industry, one flash
of those dimples coupled with
his humble smile, and even the
stoniest of hearts can turn into
a puddle of goo.
6) He can make you
laugh and cry.
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Case in point: Kal Ho Naa Ho. He
made me crack up during the
first half, and cry a river during
the second half. He knows how
to work people’s emotions, one
of his greatest strengths as an
actor.
7) He’s the ultimate
romantic hero.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | bollysite.com)
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He makes you want to fall in
love with love, and then with
him. From his classic pose to his
dialogue delivery to his warm
smiles, everything about him
screams romance.
8) He shows variety in
his acting.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | khaama.com)
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Despite being the ultimate
romantic hero, he’s played
several other types of
characters in his illustrious
career as well. He’s played an
autistic adult, a hard-hitting
coach, and was even a villain
back before it wasn’t cool to
be one.
9) He respects women.
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Shah Rukh Khan
One of the greatest qualities of
SRK is his respect for women. In
one Simi Garewal
interview, in particular, he was
asked whether he thinks he
comes across as feminine
because of the way he
understands and relates to
women. Instead of balking at
the idea like most would, he
instead said that being
compared to a woman is an
honor for him.
10) He’s a smart
businessman.
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Shah Rukh Khan
He, of course, works the
creative side of films – but
doesn’t fail to understand that
the industry is a business and
should be treated as such. From
his brand endorsements to
marketing his film Ra.One (and
ensuring that the marketing
costs were covered through
brand tie-ups), he’s shown he’s
an astute businessman.
11) He’s a
philanthropist.
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He’s a great businessman but
doesn’t forget to give back –
et we don’t tend to hear that
much about his charity. He’s
associated with the causes of
polio, AIDS, cancer, child labour
and many more. In addition, he’s
on the board of directors of
Make a Wish Foundation India, is
the ambassador of Water
Supply and Sanitation
Collaborative Council, and has
adopted villages during the
NDTV Greenathons.
12) He’s charming.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | Rediff)
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I’m fairly certain he’s the most
charming man in the industry.
He knows how to say the right
things and how to work the
crowd – when you put those
things together with his smile,
dimples and warm eyes, you’ve
got a guy who can turn you
into a puddle of goo in ten
seconds, flat.
13) He makes
everyone feel special.
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In so many interviews I’ve read
of his, the interviewers seem to
be absolutely taken by his
charm and his ability to make
you feel like you’re incredibly
special. I remember the first
time I met him – I stretched
out my hand to shake his, he
specially came around to give
me a handshake, said a quick
“bye” and then did his routine
headpat. Of course, I melted and
wondered if I should ever wash
my hand again!
14) He’s an
inspiration.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | Rediff)
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His success story makes a lot of
people believe they can do it,
too. And actress Tara
Sharma Saluja said she
did one of her first ads with
him, and he was sweet, helpful,
and made her want to go into
acting!
15) He’s a family man.
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Shah Rukh Khan and family
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He’s devoted to his wife and
can’t get enough of talking
about his kids. They truly seem
to make his world go round –
just have a look at this earlier
post we did to see what we
mean!
16) He’s a good
speaker.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | Huffington Post)
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He always seems at ease with
himself, and comfortable when
speaking to a large audience.
What makes him an especially
good speaker is the fact that
he’s not afraid to laugh at
himself.
17) He posts
interesting tweets.
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From his philosophical pondering
to quotes to random thoughts,
SRK’s tweets prove to be
inspirational, fodder for
thought, and sometimes just
darn entertaining!
18) He’s a
trendsetter.
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After the release of Kuch Kuch
Hota Hai, the youth tried to
ape his college fashion. And till
today, people still utter his “K-
k-k-Kiran” with full intensity!
19) He’s a good
friend.
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Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan
(photo courtesy | Glamsham)
He has numberous friendships
within the industry, and they
always talk about what a
wonderful person he is. Despite
the fact that he’s had trouble
with many of them (what’s a
friendship without ups and
downs?), he’s always made
amends.
20) He’s humble.
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Shah Rukh Khan (photo
courtesy | Rediff)
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Even after being hugely
successful, he’s managed to
keep his feet on the ground. A
few ego trips notwithstanding,
he’s managed to appear both
humble and graceful. His apology
for the Wankhede brawl on
national television surely earned
him some respect.
Here’s wishing SRK a happy 20
years and hopefully another 20
years full of success. Meanwhile,
why don’t you tell us what are
the reasons that make you love
SRK?