Trace Shah Rukh Khan’s Delhi years from classrooms to the stage. See how school honours and theatre training laid the groundwork for his career.
In which city was Shah Rukh Khan born?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Kolkata
Which Delhi school did he attend where he excelled in studies and sports?
Modern School, Barakhamba
St. Columba’s School
Springdales School
St. Xavier’s School, Delhi
What coveted all‑rounder honour did he receive at school?
Scholar’s Badge
House Captain’s Cup
Sword of Honour
Principal’s Medal
Under which Delhi theatre mentor did he train before films?
Ebrahim Alkazi
Satyadev Dubey
Prasanna
Barry John
What was the name of Barry John’s troupe that Khan acted with in Delhi?
Theatre Action Group (TAG)
Prithvi Players (often assumed)
Asmita Theatre (often assumed)
IPTA Delhi (common pick)
Where did he pursue his bachelor’s degree in Delhi University?
St. Stephen’s College
Hansraj College
Hindu College
Shri Ram College of Commerce
Which subject did he study at Hansraj College?
English Literature
Commerce
Economics
Physics
He enrolled for postgraduate studies in which field at Jamia Millia Islamia before leaving?
MBA (common pick)
Sociology
Law (often assumed)
Mass Communication
In which Delhi locality did he spend much of his childhood?
Rajendra Nagar
Lajpat Nagar
Vasant Vihar
Karol Bagh
What is the name of Shah Rukh Khan’s father?
Ramesh Khan (often assumed)
Meer Taj Mohammed Khan
Yousuf Khan (often assumed)
Iftikhar Ali Khan
Starter
You’re warming up on SRK’s Delhi roots and mentors—revisit his school and theatre beginnings.
Solid
Good grasp of his schooling and TAG days—polish the finer points like awards and neighborhoods.
Expert!
You know his early years cold—from St. Columba’s and Hansraj to Barry John and TAG—legend level!
