33 years of Shah Rukh Khan: A look at his distinctive honours
33 years of Shah Rukh Khan: A look at his distinctive honours
As we mark 33 glorious years of Shah Rukh Khan in the entertainment industry, let's take a look back at his incredible journey and the global honours that recall his universal charm and the love he receives from his fans.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, aka King Khan, stepped into the world of acting 33 years ago. He has appeared in several critically acclaimed movies in his acting career so far. He is best known for his performance in films like 'Don 2', 'My Name is Khan', 'Devdas', and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. Let's take a look at his incredible journey and the global honours he received from his fans.
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In 2005, Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the Padma Shri, which is considered one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and his impact on global entertainment.
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In November 2010, he was honoured with the chance to sign the Berlin Town Hall’s Guestbook. He also received the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum for his humanitarian efforts through the Meer Foundation and the Global Diversity Award in London’s House of Commons.
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In 2011, Shah Rukh Khan graced the IIFA Awards at Toronto’s iconic Rogers Centre, where he was honoured with the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in My Name is Khan, earning global applause.
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In 2014, Shah Rukh Khan received the Global Diversity Award from the British Parliament. Presented by Speaker John Bercow at the State Room in London’s House of Commons, it celebrated his contributions to global cinema and cultural unity.
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In 2019, Shah Rukh Khan made history as the first Indian actor to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from La Trobe University in Australia in recognition of his humanitarian work, especially his efforts through the Meer Foundation to support and empower women and help acid attack survivors.
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In 2024, Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the Pardo alla Carriera at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, celebrating his legendary cinematic journey.
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In 2025, Shah Rukh Khan made history and became the first Indian male actor to attend the Met Gala event. His Met Gala outfit was designed by ace fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. He opted for a custom black suit, which was tailored to the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" theme. The fashion gala event, the Met Gala, was held on May 5, 2025, at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
