Before he became the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan had a very different dream for his future. In an old interview with Rajiv Shukla, SRK once revealed that he wanted to join the Indian Army. Sharing a childhood memory, he said, ‘I wanted to be an army officer. However, at the army school, I was told I had to cut my hair, and I refused.’

From army dreams to acting dreams

Growing up in Delhi, Shah Rukh Khan was a bright student and an active sports enthusiast. His fascination with the armed forces came from his admiration for discipline and bravery. Ironically, his first major TV role in Fauji , a show based on army cadets , gave him his first taste of fame. The series, which aired on Doordarshan , introduced him to Indian audiences and paved his way toward acting.

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