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Shah Rukh Khan, one of the most successful actors not only in the Indian entertainment industry but also worldwide is indeed a big name. Having millions of fans globally Shah Rukh Khan has worked with some of the finest talents and has given the most iconic and memorable performances ever making him the ‘King Khan’, and undoubtedly, he keeps doing justice with this given title. As Karan Johar once said, ‘Stardom will end with Shah Rukh Khan’.
SRK is not only a great actor, but also a loving Husband, a supportive father, a Great mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to many youngsters who also want to create a name for themselves in Bollywood. However, apart from all these things, Shah Rukh Khan is also a successful businessman having many business ventures.
Take a took at Shah Rukh Khan’s businesses:
Owner of Kolkata Knight Riders
Representing the City of Kolkata in the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders are a franchise of the Cricket team. Shah Rukh Khan partnered up with Juhi Chawala in 2008 and got the ownership rights of the team. According to Forbes in 2022, The estimation of the team stats at $1.1 billion.
SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment.
In the year 2002, alongside his wife Gauri Khan, Shah Rukh Khan launched his very own Entertainment company by the title ‘SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment’, making it a successful move on his side, resulting in many successful projects over the year. The company has a 55 per cent stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders and Trinbago Knight Riders of the Caribbean Premier League with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders of International League T20. SRK’s upcoming projects Dunki and Jawan are also under his own label.
SRK’s Philanthropic Projects.
In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan was awarded by UNESCO’s Pyramide Con Marni award for his charitable commitment to providing education for children. He is also the brand ambassador of many governmental campaigns, such as the National AIDS control organisation and Pulse Polio.
again in the year 2011, SRK was also elected by UNOPS as the first Global Ambassador of the water supply and sanitation collaborative council. In 2018, SRK was presented with the world economic forum with their annual crystal award for his leadership in working for women’s and children’s rights in India.
SRK as Brand Ambasador
Shah Rukh Khan is the muse and faces behind many famous and successful brands such as Dish TV, Foodpanda, Lux, Hyundai, ICICI, Denver, and Fair and Handsome. SRK is also known for being the face of Dubai Tourism after being the Brand Ambassador in 2016. Shah Rukh Khan is one of the highest-paid Bollywood endorsers making him one of the most known celebrities in advertising for Television. SRK is also the face behind Aryan Khan’s (son) newly launched brand D’ YAVOL X