˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ CHERRY🍒PUP🐶TINZY *

I often wonder if those who say Shah Rukh Khan can't act have actually watched many of his movies. Not only can he act, he is extraordinary. He has the ability to be completely present, which is something not all actors can do. He can display a whole range of emotion using just his eyes, and he develops unique physicality for his dual roles. Of course, he also has star power any Hollywood A-lister would struggle to match. When he is on screen it's almost impossible to look at anyone else.

So, without further ado, here are his Top 5 Performances (in my humble opinion). These are not to be confused with My Top 5 Favorite SRK Movies - that's a different list 😏

1. Fan

I don't think many will argue this movie is SRK's tour de force. Every time I watch it I find more to admire. He is amazing as the obsessive fan, and even better as the isolated, unapologetic superstar. The scene where Aryan is playing Gaurav playing Aryan gives me chills every time. It's a creepy, unsettling film that stays with you.

2. Devdas

Shah Rukh Khan is unique in the way he embodies all the qualities women find attractive: gentleness, playfulness, strength and danger. He's the one your parents warned you about AND the one you can take home to meet them. All of this is on full display here (take a moment and rewatch Morey Piya). Beautiful, tragic, over-the-top, a powerhouse performance and an ending that will tear your heart out.

3. My Name is Khan

This one is a master class in how to play a character with a disability. Shah Rukh wisely lets his charisma shine through just enough to keep you engaged. While it's not one of my favorite SRK films, and it's depiction of small-town USA is frankly hilarious, it's worth a watch just for his performance.

4. Darr

I don't think I've ever seen a movie so thoroughly hijacked by a secondary character as this one. SRK just ran away with this movie; the girl and the guy who is supposed to be the hero are completely unmemorable. A movie that makes everyone wish for their very own beautiful stalker.

5. Chak De! India

I go back and forth on my #5, there are several movies in contention: Baazigar, Dil Se and this one. What makes this performance so extraordinary to me is the way Shah Rukh disappears into the role. For an actor with his presence and charisma it's an amazing feat. I still don't know how he did it. For that reason alone it belongs on the list.