King of Romance, Baadshah of Bollywood, and King Khan, all these iconic titles belong to one person, none other than superstar Shah Rukh Khan. He is a self-made legend and one of the most influential actors in India. As millennials, we are seeing him acting in his 50s. But as a young film star, he has done many classic films that are praised to this day. Let’s see the top 5 films in the 1990s. Also, this list is not a comparison, just ranking the best to best in order.
Dilwale Dulhania Ko Le Jayengeaa (1995)
Simran, aka Kajol, comes from a conventional NRI family, betrothed to someone in India. She wishes to travel across Europe before her marriage. During the trip, she meets Raj, aka Shah Rukh, and they both fall head over heels for each other. After Kajol leaves for India, unable to express feelings, Raj follows back to ask for her hand in marriage. DDLJ is a phenomenal hit. Even after decades, its music, dialogue, and romance yield fresh. Streaming Partner: Prime Video
IMDb: 8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 94% My Rating: 4.4/5
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Rahul and Tomboy Anjali are college friends. When beautiful Rani Mukherji, aka Tina, joins them, Rahul woos and marries her. Anjali, carrying her unrequited love, leaves them for good. After eight years, Rahul’s daughter, Anjali, reads her mother’s letters and decides to reunite her father with his pal. The Golden Duo of Kajol and Khan scores another banger hit after DDLJ. This film’s background music, songs, storyline, and dialogue are epic. So if you love rom-coms, then this will not disappoint. Streaming Partner: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV
IMDb: 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Dil Se (1998)
Dil Se, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala and directed by Mani Ratnam, is a mass hit. The story follows Amar, a radio journalist, who falls in love with a mysterious woman from Kashmir involved in a major terrorist plan. He put all into meeting her against protests, but it all went in vain. Later, Amar agrees to an arranged marriage with Preeti, not expecting to meet Meghna again. The latter story leans more into the war between patriotism to love. The songs of A.R. Rahman in this film are impeccable. So action lovers, do give it a try! Streaming Partner: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube
IMDb: 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
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Karan Arjun (1995)
Karan Arjun, starring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan as brothers, is like a modern-day version of Sholay but in a different light. Both brothers, being tricked and killed by their evil uncle, are reincarnated to avenge and bring justice. This film carries a powerful dynamic between the actors to their mother, played by Rakhee Gulzar, and a palpable storyline that keeps the audience engaged till the end. Surely a must-watch. Streaming Partner: Zee5
IMDb: 7.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Baazigar (1993)
Baajigar revolves around Ajay Sharma alias Vicky Malhotra, who carries a dark vendetta against businessman Madan Chopra. He charms his daughter Seema (Shilpa Shetty) and tricks her into suicide. Doubting her sister’s intentions, Priya (Kajol) investigates Vicky, only to realize how her father embezzled their money, cheated into handling the power of attorney, and destroyed the Sharma family. Baazigar portrays Shah Rukh as an anti-hero, which is completely new to his film image, showcasing versatility. Streaming Partner: Prime Video, YouTube
IMDb: 7.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Conclusion
Shah Rukh Khan is a versatile actor, and if you watch all the films above, you will become a Jabra fan of this superstar like me. So, which film are you going to watch now?
Written by – Meghana Pinninti
