For many of us, Bollywood arrived through the smile of one man: Shah Rukh Khan. He went from a middle-class kid in Delhi to theater student, to the face that has been defining Indian cinema for over three decades. His movies aren’t just stories, they’re postcards from every corner of India. Each film shows you a different rhythm, color, and heartbeat. Keep reading to see which ones will take you there.
#1: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge made Shah Rukh Khan the man every romantic hero tried to be. He played Raj, a charming traveler who meets Simran on a European trip before heading to India to win her family’s heart.
The second half feels like stepping into Punjab’s heartland. It’s all color, music, and the lesson that love often means earning respect first.