Shah Rukh Khan, the celebrated superstar, stands tall as a towering figure in the realm of Indian cinema. With over a hundred films to his credit, his illustrious career is adorned with countless laurels that bear testament to his exceptional talent. His magnetic persona has earned him the moniker of ‘King Khan’ – a fitting title, for he reigns supreme in the hearts of millions.
In a resounding display of his global influence, SRK has claimed the coveted top spot in the prestigious ‘TIME100 poll of 2023’. This esteemed ranking is determined by the votes of discerning readers, who have chosen the most deserving individuals or collectives for inclusion in the magazine’s annual compilation of the world’s most influential personalities. Curated by the TIME magazine, this list has traditionally featured an array of international personalities, but this year, our Indian superstar SRK has deserving attained his spot.
The report states that Shah Rukh secured 4% of the 1.2 million votes cast, putting him in the top position on the list. Iranian women, who are currently advocating for their rights, followed in second place with 3% of the votes. Healthcare professionals, who have been at the forefront of the epidemic since 2020, came in third with 2% of the votes. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secured fourth place with a combined 1.9% of the votes, while Lionel Messi, the prominent footballer, clinched the fifth position with 1.8% of the votes.
After a hiatus of almost four years, SRK has returned to the silver screen with a resounding bang in 2023. Alongside the dynamic duo of Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, he starred in the year’s biggest blockbuster, ‘Pathaan’. Although he had been devoting his energies to producing movies and making brief cameo appearances in recent years, his most recent venture was the 2022 hit film ‘Darlings’, which he co-produced with the talented Alia Bhatt, who also played a significant role. Furthermore, in addition to his impressive repertoire as an actor and producer, he serves as a co-owner of the renowned IPL cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders.
As he looks to the future, SRK already has two exciting projects, ‘Jawan’ and ‘Dunki’, in the works for this year and we cannot wait to see what King Khan has in store for us!
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