India, Nov. 2 -- In the 90s, when the question arose about who would take over the mantle of Bollywood's top star from Amitabh Bachchan, the three Khans stood up. Born within a few months of each other, these three actors began their careers around the same time and had their breakthroughs as leading heroes simultaneously. For the next half-decade, the names Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir were almost always used together. Any rising star was dubbed the 'fourth Khan'. But then came a time when Shah Rukh broke free, earning the moniker "King Khan."

In a career spanning almost four decades, Shah Rukh has established himself as one of the most successful actors in the history of Hindi cinema. With a box office gross of almost Rs.8000 crore and...