SRK's journey in Bollywood

It was 22 years ago, on this date, that Shah Rukh Khan's debut movie Deewana hit the silver screen. The actor says he has not seen the movie yet - and he has a special reason.

"I have till date not seen Deewana. I have a notion that I don't want to see my first or last creation. They are bookends, the story is in between," added King Khan.

Shah Rukh's own story has been as memorable as some of the films he has featured in. He had already made his presence felt in the world of television with shows like Fauji and Circus. SRK ventured into the world of cinema with Deewana, directed by Raj Kanwar and co-produced by Guddu Dhanoa and Lalit Kapoor. The lead roles were played by actor Rishi Kapoor and late actress Divya Bharti.

That set the ball rolling for the Delhi boy, who initially made it big with grey roles in Baazigar and Darr, but gradually went on to be labelled Bollywood's king of romance, following the success of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

SRK enjoys global popularity, and it has been spurred by his versatility, charm, wit and stage presence.

If he has entertained audiences with action movies like Don 2 and RA.One, he has also won hearts through films with a social message like My Name Is Khan, Chak De! India and Swades. He entertained all with films like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Now he's excited about his upcoming movie Happy New Year.

The superstar is married to Gauri Chibber, with whom he has two children - son Aryan and daughter Suhana. The couple also raise son AbRam, who was born via surrogacy.