New Delhi: The ‘king of romance’ made his entry into Bollywood with his film Deewana on 25 June 1992. Shah Rukh Khan has completed his 30 years in the film industry and has established himself as the king of Bollywood or what people call, ‘King Khan’. Since his debut, he has been a heartthrob for his fans and made a mark, especially through his films involving love stories and romance.
Let us take a look at his top 5 romantic hits which are still loved by the audience:
1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
This is the film which comes to our minds when we think of SRK’s romantic films. The 90s-era saw Shah Rukh-Kajol romance and this film is the epitome of it. Written and directed by Aditya Chopra, the film follows a love story between Raj and Simran hindered by Simran’s father played by Late veteran actor Amrish Puri.
The Maratha Mandir cinema hall in Mumbai is screening the film to date since its release, which is a record in itself. The film is also streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
2. Veer-Zaara
Shah Rukh plays the character of Veer, an IAF pilot who falls in love with a Pakistani girl named Zaara (Preity Zinta). In the film, Veer gets wrongly accused of being an Indian spy. It is a story of love, separation and sacrifice. It is SRK’s acting skills and his charm that the film became one of the best ever romantic hits of Bollywood.
The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
3. Kal Ho Naa Ho
A Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta starter film which is still loved by the audience for its tragic take on the rom-com genre. Shah Rukh plays the role of a dying man whose last wish is to make sure the love of his life has a loving husband and a happy life after he dies.
The film is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
4. Devdas
Devdas is an epic love saga featuring SRK, Aishwarya and Madhuri Dixit in a love triangle. The film is known for Shah Rukh Khan’s mesmerising performance as Dev and the songs like Dola Re and Maar Dala.
It is an adaptation of a novel by Saratchandra Chatterjee. The film is available on Eros Now.
5. Jab Tak Hai Jaan
This was the last film directed by Yash Chopra before his death. The film is a love triangle and SRK showed that be it a period drama or modern-day romance, he knows it all.
The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
