Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: From Fauji to Doosra Keval, a look at 57 year-old superstar's TV journey before making it big in Bollywood

King Khan, the ultimate megastar of the industry, Shah Rukh Khan has turned 57 today (November 2). The successful actor has been ruling over the audience’s hearts for decades now. However, it wasn’t all glitz and glamour when he first stepped in. The megastar has worked his way up in the industry and created a big name for himself. On his 57th birthday, here's a look at his journey on the small screen before he actually made the big shift to Bollywood:

Shah Rukh Khan started his career in the entertainment industry through the TV show, Fauji. He played the role of Lieutenant Abhimanyu Rai in the Indian Army-based show. The character Vikram Rai was supposed to be the hero of the show. However, the camera captured Shah Rukh Khan's charm, and the script was altered to bring SRK's character in the limelight.

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This was also one popular TV show of the time from which King Khan gained a lot of popularity. This show was set in a circus troupe and had Shah Rukh Khan play the role of Shekharan Rai. Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, Makarand Deshpande, and Pavan Malhotra were also a part of the show. Actress Renuka Shahane was paired opposite SRK in Circus.(Photo: Instagram)

Dil Dariya was the first show that Shah Rukh shot for but Fauji went on air first and became to be known as his first show. His charming character in the TV show was loved and appreciated by the fans. (Photo: Instagram)

In this show, Shah Rukh Khan played the role of a country boy, who goes to the city and never returns. His story is translated to the viewers through his mother, daughter, and the villagers. Later, one of his friends visits the village, and his family accepts him as Keval. Therefore, the name, 'Doosra Keval'.(Photo: Instagram)

After creating a big name for himself in the industry, Shah Rukh Khan hosted the mega quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2007. Otherwise, the show is hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.(Photo: Instagram)

Quiz based TV show Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? was an adaptation of the American show, Are you smarter than a 5th grader? The show's first episode, hosted by the megastar Shah Rukh Khan went on air on April 25, 2008 and the last episode was telecasted on July 27, 2008, and had former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav as a special guest.(Photo: Instagram)

Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout was a fun comedy show hosted by Shah Rukh Khan along with Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain star Saumya Tandon. The contestants of this show had to overcome obstacles to reach the next level. Fans loved and enjoyed the show at the time. (Photo: Instagram)

TED Talks India: Nayi Soch was a show where people from different walks of life spoke about their journey that inspires people. Host Shah Rukh Khan interviewed the people from across borders to know about their exceptional work and contribution to society. (Photo: Instagram)