As Pathaan's release comes close, here are 7 times when the King won over Bollywood with his acting brilliance

Shah Rukh Khan donned the hat of an obsessive lover in 'Darr' and delivered an once-in-a-lifetime performance, establishing his place in the industry.

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Shah Rukh Khan's Role as Raj in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge redefined Bollywood's romantic hero. Together with Kajol, they became one of the most loved on-screen couple of all times.

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The actor's perfomance as an Americanized NASA scientist returning to his native India was beautiful, moving and honest in Swades.

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SRK essayed the charming role of Aman Mathur, an terminally ill patient in the Nikhil Advani-directed romantic drama 'Kal Ho na Ho'.

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SRK swept the nation away with his performance as the coach of the women's hockey team, Kabir Khan in Chak De India. His fervently patriotic performance touches all hearts alike.

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In My Name is Khan, playing the role of a caring father with Asperger syndrome, SRK delivered arguably one of the finest performances of his career

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Dear Zindagi has Shah Rukh Khan playing Jehangir Khan, an unconventional psychiatrist who lives in Goa and acts like it. His acting prowess reminded everyone why he is called the King of Bollywood!

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