Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: As SRK Turns 56, A Look At Some Of His Iconic Roles

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: Who can forget the carefree boy-next-door Raj? SRK carved a niche for himself as a romantic hero with this Yash Raj Films iconic production. The on-screen chemistry of Raj-Simran (played by Kajol) was lauded by the audience. The film is a benchmark in the romance genre. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur'/Twitter)

Mohabbatein: Though the movie marked the debut of a bunch of newcomers, the show was stolen by SRK as the love-struck music teacher. The melancholic note played by the character of Raj on his violin in remembrance of his lost love Megha (played by Aishwarya Rai), strikes a chord with the audience. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur/Twitter)

Devdas: Playing the role of Dev with sheer magnanimity, SRK proved that the only actor who could do justice to the role of Dev after the legendary Dilip Kumar was him. Shah Rukh took his fans by storm with his performance in the movie. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur/Twitter)

Baazigar: This romantic-thriller film starring the 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' actor as Ajay Sharma was one of the films that established his image as the anti-hero. The actor won accolades for portraying the role of a vengeant son. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur/Twitter)

Veer Zaara: Yash Raj Productions' another blockbuster drama, the character of Veer Pratap Singh established Shah Rukh as the 'epitome of love.' The 'Kaidi No.786' encaged a million hearts with his performance. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur/Twitter)

Main Hoon Na: Who can forget the 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' actor's drool-worthy performance in this blockbuster drama. SRK had the entire nation crooning the title track of the movie. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur/Twitter)

Don: In the 2006 remake of the Amitabh Bachchan starrer movie, The King of Romance once again unleashed his villainous side by portraying the role of a drug mafia in the movie. Giving his 'romantic-hero' image a change with this movie, the actor bagged the Filmfare Best Actor Award that year.

Chak de India: Making fans go gaga with his performance as Kabir Khan, the 'Badshah' aced the role of a hockey coach. SRK breathed a fresh air into the industry with his iconic performance in the movie. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)

Jab Tak Hai Jaan: Gearing up as an army officer once again after 'Main Hoon Na', Shah Rukh Khan's role in the movie as Samar was well-appreciated by critics. The superstar's dapper looks in the movie made his fans' hearts skip a beat. (Picture Courtesy: @SrkiansMoshiur'/Twitter)

Raees: This 2017 blockbuster action drama gave SRK the opportunity to showcase his Pathani style with the character 'Raees'. Starring Pakistani actor Mahira Khan in the lead, SRK's role in the movie is one of his most iconic and critically acclaimed in recent times.