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Shah Rukh Khan: The 90s Heartthrob That Never Fades
Ah, Shah Rukh Khan, the man who needs no introduction (but here I am giving one anyway). The King Khan of Bollywood who made his grand entrance into our hearts and screens in 1992 with “Deewana.” And let’s just say, the 90s were his playground. From romancing every leading lady to playing the bad guy we all loved to hate, SRK did it all. But let’s dive into some of his iconic 90s films that still have us swooning, shall we?
1. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- Running Time: 3 hours 5 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Genre: Romance/Comedy/Drama
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji
- Director/Writer: Karan Johar
- Year: 1998
- OTT Platform: Netflix/Amazon Prime VideoAh, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” where Rahul (played by SRK) learns the most profound life lesson: “Pyaar dosti hai.” Yep, because who needs new friends when you can recycle old love, right? Rahul’s daughter takes it upon herself to reunite him with his college BFF, Anjali. Spoiler alert: It’s a tear-jerker.
2. Dil Se
- Running Time: 2 hours 45 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Genre: Romance/Drama
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta
- Director/Writer: Mani Ratnam, Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Year: 1998
- OTT Platform: Netflix”Dil Se” is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of political conflict. Amar (SRK) falls for a mysterious woman, and his life spirals out of control. This film even made it to international film festivals, proving that Bollywood isn’t just about singing and dancing in Swiss Alps. 🎬
3. Dil To Pagal Hai
- Running Time: 3 hours
- IMDb Rating: 7/10
- Genre: Romance/Musical
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Farida Jalal
- Director/Writer: Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra, Tanuja Chandra, Pamela Chopra
- Year: 1997
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime VideoA dance troupe with more love triangles than actual dance routines. Rahul (SRK) falls for Pooja, while Nisha, who’s secretly in love with Rahul, watches in despair. It’s a Yash Raj film, so expect lots of chiffon sarees and melodrama.
4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
- Running Time: 3 hours 9 mins
- IMDb Rating: 8/10
- Genre: Romance/Drama
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal
- Director/Writer: Aditya Chopra
- Year: 1995
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime VideoThe film that redefined romance for an entire generation. Raj (SRK) and Simran (Kajol) meet on a European trip. Love blossoms, but alas, Simran’s marriage is already arranged. The rest, as they say, is Bollywood history. 🌹
5. Karan Arjun
- Running Time: 2 hours 55 mins
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Genre: Action/Fantasy
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Raakhee, Mamta Kulkarni, Kajol, Amrish Puri
- Director/Writer: Rakesh Roshan, Sachin Bhowmick, Ravi Kapoor, Anwar Khan
- Year: 1995
- OTT Platform: ZEE5Two brothers, reincarnation, revenge—classic Bollywood masala! Karan and Arjun (played by SRK and Salman Khan) come back from the dead to avenge their father’s murder. Because dying once just isn’t enough. 💪
6. Darr
- Running Time: 2 hours 56 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Genre: Romance/Thriller
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sunny Deol, Annu Kapoor
- Director/Writer: Yash Chopra, Honey Irani, Javed Siddiqui
- Year: 1993
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime VideoObsessive lover? Check. Stalker tendencies? Double-check. Rahul (SRK) is obsessed with Kiran, who is already engaged to Sunil. It’s the film that made stammering “I love you, K-k-k-Kiran” iconic.
7. Baazigar
- Running Time: 3 hours 2 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Genre: Crime/Thriller/Romance
- Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil
- Director/Writer: Abbas-Mustan, Robin Bhatt, Akash Khurana, Javed Siddiqui
- Year: 1993
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime VideoIn “Baazigar,” SRK plays Ajay, a man on a mission to avenge his family’s downfall. Not your typical hero, but hey, who said revenge can’t be stylish?
Nisha’s Nutshell
Moral of the Story: If you want to rule Bollywood, just reincarnate, stalk, sing in the rain, and never, ever forget to fall in love at least three times before the credits roll. 😏
Tags: Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, 90s Movies, King Khan, SRK, Romantic Films, Bollywood Classics
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