00:00 "People love you a lot, but no one can love you like I do, because no one has you."
00:07 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the movies that made Shahrukh Khan the Badshah of Bollywood.
00:14 "Was this a joke?" "Yes, it was."
00:16 "I don't like jokes." "I don't like you."
00:19 Since we will be talking about the films in depth, here is your spoiler alert.
00:26 Number 10 - Dil Tu Pagal Hai. If there's any movie that best exemplifies Bollywood's penchant for extravagant dancing sequences and elaborate set pieces, then this is it.
00:36 While Khan was already an established romantic hero, Dil Tu Pagal Hai took his name to the stratosphere. He plays Rahul, the director of a musical.
00:46 "And you're very good. I want to see if you're Maya or not. I want to see the limit of Maya's love and her madness."
00:56 The love triangle he forms with characters played by Karishma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit is one for the ages.
01:02 Here, the protagonists struggle with their feelings while rehearsing for a show that will define their careers.
01:09 "I don't know you." "Oh, you're a man." "Let's make a story out of it."
01:17 With memorable songs, dances and Khan's electric chemistry with Dixit, Dil Tu Pagal Hai is a feast for the eyes.
01:25 The combined might of Khan and Dixit's individual star power made it a critical and financial hit.
01:31 "Dil Tu Pagal Hai." "Dil Diwana Hai."
01:36 No matter how many times he's played the hero, SRK's villainous portrayal of an obsessive lover in Dur will not be forgotten.
01:44 It helps that he made a now iconic delivery of the name Kiran that fans will never forget.
01:50 The role of the terrifying Rahul Mehra was rejected by a number of leading actors for fear of damaging their careers.
02:04 However, Khan made it the most memorable part of the movie.
02:07 Dur is about Rahul's unrelenting pursuit of Kiran Malhotra as he tries to eliminate her lover Sunil from the picture.
02:14 The violence and obsession depicted by the character is nightmare-inducing.
02:28 Somehow, Khan kept viewers captivated all the way through.
02:33 His success made it clear that SRK was a talent no one could ignore.
02:37 Director Sanjay Leela Ponsali is renowned for his work of period dramas.
02:50 Devdas took us back to the early 1900s.
03:02 Easily the most famous of the many adaptations of the 1917 novel, the movie follows the titular character's descent.
03:09 After familial pressures cause him to lose Paro, the love of his life, Devdas's inability to carry on without her is shown in agonizing detail.
03:17 Among all of Khan's work, this one arguably contains his greatest acting performance.
03:31 His powerhouse portrayal showed how he backs up his A-list status with roles that cut on a deeper level.
03:36 It's a sad tale of a character doomed to fail.
03:39 Throughout the work, we can feel all the pain of Devdas's inner turmoil thanks to Khan.
04:01 After a mixed box office response in the 2010s, Khan slowed things down for four years until he made a big comeback with Pathan.
04:09 This movie is an entertaining action flick that does not miss.
04:23 The titular protagonist is a RAW agent looking to take down a former patriot threatening the country.
04:29 Pathan's straightforward premise makes way for action spots and snappy dialogue that highlight the main character's cool persona.
04:36 Of course, the reveal that Pathan is set in Salman Khan's Tiger universe took the hype to new levels.
04:53 The Tiger character himself even makes a cameo.
04:57 Thanks to Khan's committed performance and a memorable soundtrack, Pathan turned out to be the perfect comeback film for the A-lister.
05:22 In this thrilling tale, SRK plays both roles of a vigilante father and son.
05:27 Despite relying on its action status to pull audiences in, Jawan has many twists and turns that complement its story.
05:33 Khan's double duty as the father-son duo with contrasting personalities is remarkable.
05:38 Smart political commentary also provides an interesting spin on things.
05:42 "I'll lose." "I already lost."
05:44 "Is this real or did you get a hair dye?"
05:49 "They wanted to make a clear statement."
05:53 As the character's true motivations come to light, viewers become more invested in where their journeys will end.
05:59 Jawan takes a different route than the standard Bollywood action thriller.
06:02 Its unique qualities make it a genre reinvention that's bolstered by Khan's presence in the starring role.
06:08 "I'm walking towards you, I'm walking towards you."
06:13 "I'm in love with you, I'm in love with you."
06:18 The dream of seeing mega stars like Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan come together
06:28 was finally achieved with Karim Johar's family-oriented film.
06:31 Roshan's character sets out to reunite his parents with the family's estranged first son, played by SRK.
06:38 K3G can be everything from funny to dramatic to heartwarming.
06:42 Khan's turn as the dutiful son of a business magnate also hits hard.
06:46 Throughout the story, his character is torn between living up to his father's expectations
06:50 and his love for a woman below their rich status.
06:53 The talented cast does justice to the theme of familial conflicts,
06:57 with Khan's dynamic with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan receiving particular praise.
07:01 Its dedication to family themes left a big impact on audiences.
07:05 If you want to take a look at SRK's breakthrough, you'll want to revisit Buzzigar.
07:21 How can I break the heart of a beautiful girl like you?
07:24 That's why I said, sometimes you have to lose something to win.
07:30 The film marked the iconic pairing of Khan with Kajol.
07:34 Here, SRK plays an anti-hero with a vendetta.
07:38 Main character Ajay Sharma seeks revenge against Madan Chopra for his father's death.
07:42 As a result, the anti-hero targets his enemy's daughters.
07:46 A girl is freed from the prison of her old ties forever.
07:51 I'm freeing you.
07:56 Forgive me.
08:00 The romantic thriller gives reasons to both sympathize with and despise Khan's character
08:05 as he breaks moral boundaries in his quest for vengeance.
08:08 Buzzigar's stirring soundtrack and the Khan-Kajol chemistry propelled it to commercial success.
08:13 Khan also won tons of critical praise,
08:16 snagging the first of his record eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor with the film.
08:21 Khan's knack for heartbreaking characters continued with this slice-of-life romantic drama.
08:38 He plays Aman Mathur, a man with a terminal heart condition.
08:42 Kal Ho Na Ho starts off with a lighter touch when Aman arrives in the Kapur family's lives.
08:47 Naturally, the big reveal turns everything upside down.
09:01 Kal Ho Na Ho was lauded for depicting the struggles of overseas Indians during the early 2000s,
09:06 as Aman encourages the Kapurs to stick to their cultural values.
09:11 [Speaking in Hindi]
09:13 Yes, including Gujarat.
09:17 Yes, man, I'm with you.
09:18 Right on!
09:19 [Speaking in Hindi]
09:22 The love triangle between characters played by SRK, Priti Zinta and Saif Ali Khan
09:27 is also crucial to the sprawling story about perseverance and holding on to loved ones.
09:32 It all comes together with a finale that arguably makes for the most tear-inducing ending of any Khan film.
09:38 [Speaking in Hindi]
09:41 Khan's filmography is filled with movies about love triangles,
09:53 but there's no doubt that this one is right at the top.
09:56 [Speaking in Hindi]
10:06 Split into two time periods eight years apart, we watch the actor in his quintessential Rahul role.
10:12 The first love triangle features college student Rahul, his best friend Anjali and love interest Tina.
10:17 Nearly a decade later, the widowed Rahul reconnects and falls in love with the now engaged Anjali.
10:23 The movie is filled with warm-hearted sentiments, uplifting songs and clever execution of its narrative framework.
10:29 Anjali!
10:30 Rahul, I...
10:34 Anjali, I wanted to talk to you.
10:38 Actually, I wanted to talk to you, but you suddenly...
10:42 The Khan-Kajol pairing also does wonders again.
10:45 They convincingly portray characters who realize their feelings far too late.
10:49 After its release, its critical praise and box office success made this movie a must-see.
10:55 [Singing in Hindi]
11:02 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
11:06 "Veer Zara", a heart-wrenching love story that transcends international borders.
11:11 "Main Hoon Na", an action comedy with a lot of heart.
11:25 [Speaking in Hindi]
11:27 "Chak De India", Khan's character takes the women's hockey team to glory.
11:37 "My Name Is Khan", a tragic depiction of post-9/11 struggles for Muslims.
11:50 Why? Why do you want to meet the President?
11:52 Why do you know so much about the President?
11:54 Why were you reeling up on the President?
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12:14 Number 1. "Dilwa Le Dulhania Le Jahenge"
12:19 [Singing in Hindi]
12:22 The film that truly made SRK a household name.
12:32 DDLJ's influence can still be felt.
12:34 It's so impactful that it's been running at the Maratha Mandir Theater for more than 1200 weeks and counting.
12:40 The story follows Raj and Simran as they fall in love, despite objections from the latter's father.
12:46 This concept of going against societal norms was something new at the time of the film's release.
12:51 As a result, the movie was a game-changer in terms of genre storytelling.
13:06 But it's DDLJ's overall presentation that stands out the most.
13:10 It has instantly recognizable songs, gorgeous costume designs, and incredibly scenic European and Indian locations.
13:17 Its famous train scene sets it apart as an unparalleled Khan and Bollywood classic.
13:22 Which SRK movie do you think is just "Pyaar"?
13:35 Let us know in the comments.
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13:37 "Sorry?"
13:38 "Don't be. I love you."
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