SRK had two blockbusters this 12 months. (courtesy: poojadadlani02)

New Delhi:

If the lifetime of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan was ever to be made right into a film, 2023 could be the opening scene of the post-interval block, the place you first sense the winds handing over favour of the hero. Those following the lifetime of the celebrity would know that the previous few years have been relentlessly unforgiving to Shah Rukh Khan in additional methods than one. As SRK’s movies throughout genres didn’t conjure up the magic that had come to be recognized with the actor’s work and his son Aryan Khan discovered himself in a quick but tumultuous authorized battle in 2021, followers and business specialists puzzled if King Khan’s reign had come to an finish, in spite of everything. But like in all nice tales, the hero made a comeback and the way! 2023 may very effectively be declared the 12 months of resurgence for Shah Rukh Khan in Bollywood. 

Here’s taking a look at how 2023 was however a timeline of SRK’s victories – private {and professional}.

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It was again in 2014 with Happy New Year that Shah Rukh Khan had what one would name a clear hit. Make no mistake, the movies headlined by the celebrity between 2014 and 2023 have been box-office winners, however the discontent amongst followers and critics with SRK’s work was clear. The actor himself in interviews had acknowledged that he has dabbled in a spread of genres, making an attempt to entertain followers who’ve caught by him since his Bollywood debut in 1992. 

After practically a decade, in 2023, the box-office numbers of his first two releases of the 12 months– Pathaan and Jawan – proved that King Khan had discovered his footing as soon as extra. The celebrity started the 12 months with Pathaan, an addition to the Yash Raj Spy Universe, with frequent collaborator Deepika Padukone [who also had a great year – read all about it here]. Playing the eponymous character, whose solely id is his allegiance to India, the action-drama was strewn with meta references.

Pathaan also saw SRK sharing display screen area with fellow celebrity Salman Khan after 5 years. m The indisputable fact that the movie ended Bollywood’s box-office drought by incomes ₹1,055 crore solely added to the parable of SRK.

While the euphoria round Pathaan is unparalleled, it is just the second-highest-grossing Hindi movie (worldwide, as of December 16, 2023). The first spot has been reserved by one other SRK movie, Jawan, which was released in September 2023 and featured the actor and his band of ladies aides bringing down the dangerous guys, one cool stunt at a time. The movie, which featured the actor in a double position, made a whopping ₹1,160 crore on the field workplace. 

As per Sacnilk, in 2023, the full field workplace assortment [gross] of Indian films stands at ₹10,516.37 crore, to date, with two of SRK’s movies contributing ₹ 2,215. King Khan’s share of the pie is barely anticipated to get greater along with his third movie of 2023 Dunki releasing on December 21. The much-awaited movie has the actor collaborating with Rajkumar Hirani – a filmmaker identified for his Midas contact – for the primary time, together with a robust ensemble forged. 

Year Of Reinvention

2023 was additionally the 12 months of reinvention for the celebrity. At 58, SRK – who had outlined romance in Bollywood for many years – selected to offer his youthful counterparts a run for his or her cash by stepping out because the ultimate action hero in Jawan and Pathaan. With oodles of rugged appeal and measured depth, the brand new and improved King Khan was successful with everybody.

Ahead of the discharge of those movies, Shah Rukh Khan additionally opted out of main pre-release promotional methods, selecting as an alternative to interact in enjoyable Ask Me Anything sessions with followers on social media. 

Interestingly, the final time SRK headlined three releases in a 12 months was in 2004. He starred in Main Hoon Na, Veer-Zaara and Swades that 12 months– all movies which have gone on to achieve cult standing and are common fixtures on the listing of greatest SRK tasks.

Legacy continues

Shah Rukh Khan has been that one nice “outsider” success story in Bollywood. With no connections to movie dynasties, the actor not solely made a mark in Indian cinema however can be one of the crucial recognised names in the global entertainment industry.

2023 noticed SRK’s legacy being carried ahead by his youngsters, Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan, albeit in several methods. Aryan Khan’s maiden directorial enterprise got here within the type of an advertisement for the 26-year-old’s luxury apparel brand, D’yavol X. The advert featured – no prizes for guessing – SRK.

SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan additionally made her performing debut in Netflix’s Indian adaptation of The Archies. Suhana performed the position of Veronica Lodge within the Zoya Akhtar directorial.

With humongous skilled highs and pleasant private milestones, the triumphant return of King Khan was an essential web page in Bollywood’s 2023 diary. With Dunki up for launch on December 21, followers of the celebrity are ready for a fairytale ending to the 12 months that has Shah Rukh Khan written throughout it.