Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: 10 fun facts about King Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as the 'Badshah' of Bollywood, is celebrating his 57th birthday on November 2. Take a look at some of the fun facts about your favourite star.

Shah Rukh Khan has done over two dozen cameos in his career. Credit: PTI Photo

Not many know that SRK’s debut film was ‘Dil Aashna Hai’, but due to the delay in the release of the film, ‘Deewana’ is considered to be his debut film. Credit: Instagram/iamsrk

Shah Rukh Khan has a phobia of riding horses. He also avoids eating ice cream. Credit: PTI Photo

Shah Rukh Khan is one of few celebs to have been honoured with the equivalent of a knighthood in Malaysia. Credit: PTI Photo

Shah Rukh Khan is superstitious about numbers and all the number plates of his vehicles read 555. He believes that it brings him good luck. Credit: Instagram/iamsrk

SRK, who had fallen in love with Gauri during the time he was living in Delhi, married Gauri Khan three times. SRK and Gauri registered themselves for a court marriage after which the couple had a 'nikah' on August 26, 1991, and decided to marry again according to Hindu tradition on October 25,1991. Credit: Instagram/gaurikhan

Shah Rukh Khan is the only actor in Bollywood to have received three foreign doctorates from three universities. Credit: Instagram/iamsrk

Apart from acting, SRK has got good business skills. Before entering showbiz, Shah Rukh ran a restaurant in Delhi’s Daryaganj. Credit: DH Pool Photo

The world’s biggest skyscraper Burj Khalifa paid special tribute to SRK by displaying his visuals and wishes on his 55th birthday. Credit: Instagram/iamsrk

SRK came to Mumbai with a big dream and Rs 20 in his pocket and now he is among the richest actors in the world with a net worth estimated at around $600 million. Credit: Instagram/iamsrk