MEN WE LOVE

SPORTSPERSONS. ACTORS. MUSICIANS. SINGERS. ENTREPRENEURS. DESIGNERS. FILMMAKERS. And many more... Femina's Men's Special for 2025 celebrates men who have impressed us with their work and kept us watching, learning, and anticipating! Cheers to this year's standouts

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SHAH RUKH KHAN

Actor & Producer

There's a lesson we can all learn from one of India's biggest stars - humility.

If you watch Shah Rukh Khan receiving his first National Award (for Jawan) this year, after over 33 years in the entertainment industry, you will see it not only in his folded hands, but also in his eyes. Humility and gratitude notwithstanding, the thunderous applause from those present at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi, and those who watched remotely, is proof of a very devoted, loyal fandom. The country viewed it as the coronation of King Khan, and as an acknowledgement of his entire body of work, rather than just one film.

Having entertained audiences over the years with his performances, thoughts, words, advice, and much more (not to mention his classic outstretched arms pose), Shah Rukh is the recipient of multiple awards and accolades (including the Padma Shri), but the role that he seems to most enjoy is that of being father to his children. This year, he proudly introduced son Aryan Khan to his own industry with the directorial debut with The Ba***ds Of Bollywood on OTT.

2025 was a year of several firsts for Shah Rukh. He made his starry presence felt with his Met Gala debut, a historic one for a male Indian actor. His hard work over the years reflected in his inclusion in the billionaire club, with a reported net worth of 12,490 crore, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, thus claiming the position of the wealthiest Bollywood actor ever. This year, the superstar also returned to host the Filmfare Awards after 17 years, enthralling fans and viewers alike