Fortune India
Shah Rukh Khan is not just known as the King of Bollywood, but he is also a very well-read actor, who has, time and again, professed his love for books. So let us dive in!
According to Goodreads, this magnum opus by Tolstoy is known to be one of Shah Rukh Khan's favourite books. A tale of love in the time of Napoleonic invasion of Russia, this classic is a must-read.
This book, according to Goodreads, is also on King Khan's bookshelf. A classic non-fiction, this is a deep dive into the history of the American space program.
This international bestseller, written by a Pulitzer-winning journalist, takes the reader into the heart of Middle East and the status of women in the region.
Shah Rukh Khan has always professed his love for the late thespian, Dilip Kumar. And it is no surprise that this incredible biography of the Bollywood legend has been a perennial favourite of King Khan.
A classic and controversial novel by a great English modernist writer, this book, as per Goodreads, is a must-read.
C.S. Lewis was not just a great writer but also an incredible builder of fantastical worlds. His Chronicles of Narnia is a classic. And this biography comes highly recommended by Shah Rukh Khan.
Again, Shah Rukh Khan has been a great admirer of the great Hollywood actor, Humphrey Bogart. This book delves into the actor's troubled life.
Described by The Guardian as a 'cornucopia of delightful stories,' this incredible collection of short stories is a must read.
Woody Allen is a Hollywood legend and a towering intellectual presence. This book, true to Allen's deadpan style, decodes the man who gave us some great cinematic masterpieces.