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

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

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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.

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Earnings from actingDebuted in 1992 with 'Deewana'Charges Rs 50-60 cr per film and a part of the profitsHas acted in more than 80 Hindi language filmsHighest opening day collections among his films- 'Happy New Year'- Rs 44.97 cr

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EndorsementsHis net worth is $750 mnHe charges Rs 3-3.5 cr for an endorsement per dayIn 2017, Shah Rukh Khan was associated with 21 brands

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SRK as producerKhan 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.

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Business venturesDreams Unlimited was established in 1999, and was renamed Red Chillies EntertainmentRed Chillies Entertainment produces 3-5 movies a yearRed Chillies VFX was established in 2005He also has a 26% stake in education-cum-entertainment company KidzaniaThe Real Estates was  established in 2014-15

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SRK, a sports enthusiastKolkata Knight Riders was established in 2008He has a 50% stake in Trinbago Knight Riders which was established in 2013 and plays in Caribbean Premier LeagueHe also co-owns a stake in Cape Town Knight Riders