Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited film ‘Pathaan’, which marks his comeback on the big screen, is finally in theatres. The actor will be playing a captive RAW agent in the spy thriller, who will be pitted against John Abraham-led private terrorist group, Outfit X. SRK joins hands with Deepika Padukone to rescue India from the evil organization’s heinous attack.
Siddharth Anand’s action-packed film promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Here’s taking a look at some of the other patriotic movies of King Khan.
Chak De! India (2007)
Director: Shimit Amin
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Malvade, Sagarika Ghatge and others
The film chronicles the life of a former hockey star, Kabir Khan, who is tainted as someone who betrayed his country. However, he begins coaching the Indian women's national hockey team to prove his loyalty to the nation.
Swades (2004)
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Balal
NASA scientist Mohan Bhargava travels to his home country in an attempt to track down his beloved nanny, Kaveri. During his stay in an Indian village, he advocates for several reforms including setting up a micro-hydroelectric project to generate electricity in the region.
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
Director: Aziz Mirza
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Paresh Rawal
Two rival TV reporters, Ajay Bakshi and Ria Banerji, team up to help a man seek justice for his daughter who was raped by a politician.
Main Hoon Na (2004)
Director: Farah Khan
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao
Undercover agent Major Ram is sent to a college as a student to protect a general’s daughter from a rogue soldier. While doing so, he also tries to reconcile with his family to fulfill his father’s dying wish.
Dil Se.. (1998)
Director: Mani Ratnam
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta
Set against the background of insurgent and counter-insurgent violence in the north-eastern states, the film shows how Amar, a journalist, falls for a mysterious woman who does not reciprocate his feelings. However, when he later prepares to get married, she shows up at his doorstep seeking help.
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