On his 53rd b'day, a look at why SRK is considered an ace businessman

In 2017, SRK featured at no. 65 on the Forbes list of highest paid celebrities. Surprisingly, this year he dropped off the list. But over a span of 26 years of his career, he has stood out as an actor with fine business acumen. Here's a look at his earnings and career milestones.

Earnings from acting

Debuted in 1992 with 'Deewana'
Charges Rs 50-60 cr per film and a part of the profits
Has acted in more than 80 Hindi language films
Highest opening day collections among his films- 'Happy New Year'- Rs 44.97 cr

Endorsements

His net worth is $750 mn

He charges Rs 3-3.5 cr for an endorsement per day

In 2017, Shah Rukh Khan was associated with 21 brands

SRK as producer

Khan has co-produced 22 films since 2000 under Dreams Unlimited and Red Chillies Entertainment. He also produces television commercials for various global brands, a strategic move which was much ahead of its time. Red Chillies VFX handles the special effects of all his home productions and of some other movies as well.

Business ventures

Dreams Unlimited was established in 1999, and was renamed Red Chillies Entertainment

Red Chillies Entertainment produces 3-5 movies a year

Red Chillies VFX was established in 2005

He also has a 26% stake in education-cum-entertainment company Kidzania

The Real Estates was  established in 2014-15

SRK, a sports enthusiast

Kolkata Knight Riders was established in 2008

He has a 50% stake in Trinbago Knight Riders which was established in 2013 and plays in Caribbean Premier League

He also co-owns a stake in Cape Town Knight Riders