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Read an example of a full profile: Shah Rukh Khan or Deepika Padukone.
Deeper Context from the Profiles
The notes below draw on the filmographies of the stars covered in this article, so readers can place each project in its career timeline.
Career context: Shah Rukh Khan
The 1989 television series Fauji credits Shah Rukh Khan as Abhimanyu Rai. The release came about 0 years after the first credit listed here, when Shah Rukh Khan was around 24. Because it is a television credit, it is listed in the series section of the filmography rather than among feature films.
The 1989 television series Circus credits Shah Rukh Khan as Shekharan. By this point he had been working on screen for roughly 0 years, and was about 24 years old. Because it is a television credit, it is listed in the series section of the filmography rather than among feature films.
Career context: Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone's credit list for 2006 includes Aishwarya, where she appeared as Aishwarya. At around 20, she was still early in a career that had begun about 0 years earlier.
In 2007, Deepika Padukone appeared in the film Om Shanti Om as Shantipriya / Sandhya. By this point she had been working on screen for roughly 1 year, and was about 21 years old. It is one of the titles most often associated with her and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Career context: Salman Khan
Salman Khan's credit list for 1988 includes Biwi Ho To Aisi, where he appeared as Vicky Bhandari. At around 23, he was still early in a career that had begun about 0 years earlier.
The 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya credits Salman Khan as Prem. At around 24, he was still early in a career that had begun about 1 year earlier. It is one of the titles most often associated with him and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Shah Rukh Khan's credit list for 1992 includes Deewana, where he appeared as Raja Sahai. The release came about 3 years after the first credit listed here, when Shah Rukh Khan was around 27.
In 1993, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in the film Baazigar as Ajay Sharma / Vicky Malhotra. At around 28, he was still early in a career that had begun about 4 years earlier. The same title also appears in the profile of Kajol on this site, so readers can compare how the project fits into each career.
In 2009, Deepika Padukone appeared in the film Love Aaj Kal as Meera Pandit. At around 23, she was still early in a career that had begun about 3 years earlier.
The 2012 film Cocktail credits Deepika Padukone as Veronica. By this point she had been working on screen for roughly 6 years, and was about 26 years old.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, released in 1994, features Salman Khan as Prem. The release came about 6 years after the first credit listed here, when Salman Khan was around 29. The same title also appears in the profile of Madhuri Dixit on this site, so readers can compare how the project fits into each career. It is one of the titles most often associated with him and is named in the "Known for" field above.
In 1995, Salman Khan appeared in the film Karan Arjun as Karan. By this point he had been working on screen for roughly 7 years, and was about 30 years old.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Shah Rukh Khan's first film or show?
The earliest credit recorded here is Fauji (1989), as Abhimanyu Rai.
What is Shah Rukh Khan known for?
He is best known for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chak De! India, Jawan.
What was Deepika Padukone's first film or show?
The earliest credit recorded here is Aishwarya (2006), as Aishwarya.
What is Deepika Padukone known for?
She is best known for Om Shanti Om, Piku, Padmaavat, Pathaan.
What is Salman Khan known for?
He is best known for Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Dabangg, Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
What awards has Salman Khan won?
Notable recognitions include National Film Award (Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as producer), 2016) and Filmfare Awards (Best Male Debut, 1990).
