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Shah Rukh Khan turns 61: A back injury forced him to quit sports for theatre; his first role was as a monkey in Ram Leela
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- Shah Rukh Khan’s interest in theatre grew during his college years in Delhi, after sports ambitions were cut short by a back injury.
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Nov 2, 2026 · Updated 11/2/2026, 10:44:29 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times Entertainment
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