This prolific actor has no shortage of excellent films to choose from! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the movies that made Shah Rukh Khan the “Baadshah of Bollywood”.
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00:00 "People love you a lot, but no one can love you like I do, because no one has you."
00:07 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the movies that made Shahrukh Khan the Badshah of Bollywood.
00:14 "Was this a joke?" "Yes, it was."
00:16 "I don't like jokes." "I don't like you."
00:19 Since we will be talking about the films in depth, here is your spoiler alert.
00:26 Number 10 - Dil Tu Pagal Hai. If there's any movie that best exemplifies Bollywood's penchant for extravagant dancing sequences and elaborate set pieces, then this is it.
00:36 While Khan was already an established romantic hero, Dil Tu Pagal Hai took his name to the stratosphere. He plays Rahul, the director of a musical.
00:46 "And you're very good. I want to see if you're Maya or not. I want to see the limit of Maya's love and her madness."
00:56 The love triangle he forms with characters played by Karishma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit is one for the ages.
01:02 Here, the protagonists struggle with their feelings while rehearsing for a show that will define their careers.
01:09 "I don't know you." "Oh, you're a man." "Let's make a story out of it."
01:17 With memorable songs, dances and Khan's electric chemistry with Dixit, Dil Tu Pagal Hai is a feast for the eyes.
01:25 The combined might of Khan and Dixit's individual star power made it a critical and financial hit.
01:31 "Dil Tu Pagal Hai." "Dil Diwana Hai."
01:36 No matter how many times he's played the hero, SRK's villainous portrayal of an obsessive lover in Dur will not be forgotten.
01:44 It helps that he made a now iconic delivery of the name Kiran that fans will never forget.
01:50 The role of the terrifying Rahul Mehra was rejected by a number of leading actors for fear of damaging their careers.
02:04 However, Khan made it the most memorable part of the movie.
02:07 Dur is about Rahul's unrelenting pursuit of Kiran Malhotra as he tries to eliminate her lover Sunil from the picture.
02:14 The violence and obsession depicted by the character is nightmare-inducing.
02:28 Somehow, Khan kept viewers captivated all the way through.
02:33 His success made it clear that SRK was a talent no one could ignore.
02:37 Director Sanjay Leela Ponsali is renowned for his work of period dramas.
02:50 Devdas took us back to the early 1900s.
03:02 Easily the most famous of the many adaptations of the 1917 novel, the movie follows the titular character's descent.
03:09 After familial pressures cause him to lose Paro, the love of his life, Devdas's inability to carry on without her is shown in agonizing detail.
03:17 Among all of Khan's work, this one arguably contains his greatest acting performance.
03:31 His powerhouse portrayal showed how he backs up his A-list status with roles that cut on a deeper level.
03:36 It's a sad tale of a character doomed to fail.
03:39 Throughout the work, we can feel all the pain of Devdas's inner turmoil thanks to Khan.
04:01 After a mixed box office response in the 2010s, Khan slowed things down for four years until he made a big comeback with Pathan.
04:09 This movie is an entertaining action flick that does not miss.
04:23 The titular protagonist is a RAW agent looking to take down a former patriot threatening the country.
04:29 Pathan's straightforward premise makes way for action spots and snappy dialogue that highlight the main character's cool persona.
04:36 Of course, the reveal that Pathan is set in Salman Khan's Tiger universe took the hype to new levels.
04:53 The Tiger character himself even makes a cameo.
04:57 Thanks to Khan's committed performance and a memorable soundtrack, Pathan turned out to be the perfect comeback film for the A-lister.
05:22 In this thrilling tale, SRK plays both roles of a vigilante father and son.
05:27 Despite relying on its action status to pull audiences in, Jawan has many twists and turns that complement its story.
05:33 Khan's double duty as the father-son duo with contrasting personalities is remarkable.
05:38 Smart political commentary also provides an interesting spin on things.
05:42 "I'll lose." "I already lost."
05:44 "Is this real or did you get a hair dye?"
05:49 "They wanted to make a clear statement."
05:53 As the character's true motivations come to light, viewers become more invested in where their journeys will end.
05:59 Jawan takes a different route than the standard Bollywood action thriller.
06:02 Its unique qualities make it a genre reinvention that's bolstered by Khan's presence in the starring role.
06:08 "I'm walking towards you, I'm walking towards you."
06:13 "I'm in love with you, I'm in love with you."
06:18 The dream of seeing mega stars like Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan come together
06:28 was finally achieved with Karim Johar's family-oriented film.
06:31 Roshan's character sets out to reunite his parents with the family's estranged first son, played by SRK.
06:38 K3G can be everything from funny to dramatic to heartwarming.
06:42 Khan's turn as the dutiful son of a business magnate also hits hard.
06:46 Throughout the story, his character is torn between living up to his father's expectations
06:50 and his love for a woman below their rich status.
06:53 The talented cast does justice to the theme of familial conflicts,
06:57 with Khan's dynamic with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan receiving particular praise.
07:01 Its dedication to family themes left a big impact on audiences.
07:05 If you want to take a look at SRK's breakthrough, you'll want to revisit Buzzigar.
07:21 How can I break the heart of a beautiful girl like you?
07:24 That's why I said, sometimes you have to lose something to win.
07:30 The film marked the iconic pairing of Khan with Kajol.
07:34 Here, SRK plays an anti-hero with a vendetta.
07:38 Main character Ajay Sharma seeks revenge against Madan Chopra for his father's death.
07:42 As a result, the anti-hero targets his enemy's daughters.
07:46 A girl is freed from the prison of her old ties forever.
07:51 I'm freeing you.
07:56 Forgive me.
08:00 The romantic thriller gives reasons to both sympathize with and despise Khan's character
08:05 as he breaks moral boundaries in his quest for vengeance.
08:08 Buzzigar's stirring soundtrack and the Khan-Kajol chemistry propelled it to commercial success.
08:13 Khan also won tons of critical praise,
08:16 snagging the first of his record eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor with the film.
08:21 Khan's knack for heartbreaking characters continued with this slice-of-life romantic drama.
08:38 He plays Aman Mathur, a man with a terminal heart condition.
08:42 Kal Ho Na Ho starts off with a lighter touch when Aman arrives in the Kapur family's lives.
08:47 Naturally, the big reveal turns everything upside down.
09:01 Kal Ho Na Ho was lauded for depicting the struggles of overseas Indians during the early 2000s,
09:06 as Aman encourages the Kapurs to stick to their cultural values.
09:11 [Speaking in Hindi]
09:13 Yes, including Gujarat.
09:17 Yes, man, I'm with you.
09:18 Right on!
09:19 [Speaking in Hindi]
09:22 The love triangle between characters played by SRK, Priti Zinta and Saif Ali Khan
09:27 is also crucial to the sprawling story about perseverance and holding on to loved ones.
09:32 It all comes together with a finale that arguably makes for the most tear-inducing ending of any Khan film.
09:38 [Speaking in Hindi]
09:41 Khan's filmography is filled with movies about love triangles,
09:53 but there's no doubt that this one is right at the top.
09:56 [Speaking in Hindi]
10:06 Split into two time periods eight years apart, we watch the actor in his quintessential Rahul role.
10:12 The first love triangle features college student Rahul, his best friend Anjali and love interest Tina.
10:17 Nearly a decade later, the widowed Rahul reconnects and falls in love with the now engaged Anjali.
10:23 The movie is filled with warm-hearted sentiments, uplifting songs and clever execution of its narrative framework.
10:29 Anjali!
10:30 Rahul, I...
10:34 Anjali, I wanted to talk to you.
10:38 Actually, I wanted to talk to you, but you suddenly...
10:42 The Khan-Kajol pairing also does wonders again.
10:45 They convincingly portray characters who realize their feelings far too late.
10:49 After its release, its critical praise and box office success made this movie a must-see.
10:55 [Singing in Hindi]
11:02 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
11:06 "Veer Zara", a heart-wrenching love story that transcends international borders.
11:11 "Main Hoon Na", an action comedy with a lot of heart.
11:25 [Speaking in Hindi]
11:27 "Chak De India", Khan's character takes the women's hockey team to glory.
11:37 "My Name Is Khan", a tragic depiction of post-9/11 struggles for Muslims.
11:50 Why? Why do you want to meet the President?
11:52 Why do you know so much about the President?
11:54 Why were you reeling up on the President?
11:57 Do you know these people?
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12:14 Number 1. "Dilwa Le Dulhania Le Jahenge"
12:19 [Singing in Hindi]
12:22 The film that truly made SRK a household name.
12:32 DDLJ's influence can still be felt.
12:34 It's so impactful that it's been running at the Maratha Mandir Theater for more than 1200 weeks and counting.
12:40 The story follows Raj and Simran as they fall in love, despite objections from the latter's father.
12:46 This concept of going against societal norms was something new at the time of the film's release.
12:51 As a result, the movie was a game-changer in terms of genre storytelling.
13:06 But it's DDLJ's overall presentation that stands out the most.
13:10 It has instantly recognizable songs, gorgeous costume designs, and incredibly scenic European and Indian locations.
13:17 Its famous train scene sets it apart as an unparalleled Khan and Bollywood classic.
13:22 Which SRK movie do you think is just "Pyaar"?
13:35 Let us know in the comments.
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13:37 "Sorry?"
13:38 "Don't be. I love you."
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