Do you know with which actress Shah Rukh Khan’s Bollywood career started? Let us tell you today about the actor’s first heroine.
Published: August 27, 2025 7:55 PM IST
It has been 33 years since Shah Rukh Khan has been working in Hindi cinema. In these 33 years, the actor has made a special and big identity all over the world. Shah Rukh is seen as one of the most famous actors of Bollywood. Many actresses have started their careers with him so far. But, do you know who was Shah Rukh’s first heroine? With which actress did Shah Rukh start his Bollywood career?
Shah Rukh Khan’s acting career started on Doordarshan. Apart from the serial named ‘Fauji’, he worked in many other serials. After this, the actor turned to Bollywood. His first film was released in the year 1992 and his first actress is no longer in this world.
Who was Shah Rukh’s first actress?
The first film that Shah Rukh Khan signed was ‘Dil Aashna Hai’. But, his first released film was ‘Deewana’. Late actress Divya Bharti was seen opposite Shah Rukh in this film released 33 years ago. Rishi Kapoor was also in the lead role along with both of them in the film. Shah Rukh’s first film got a tremendous response at the box office and it proved to be a hit.
Divya died at the age of 19
Divya Bharti and Shah Rukh started their Bollywood career almost together, and very soon, Divya became a star. But, very soon, Divya left this world. She did 21 films in a career of just 2 to 3 years. The actress died on 5 April 1993 at the age of just 19. The mystery of her death has not been solved to date. It is claimed that she fell from her building. While some say that it was a suicide.
Shah Rukh Khan was shocked by Divya’s death
After Deewana, Shah Rukh and Divya were also seen in ‘Dil Aashna Hai’ in the year 1992. The entire Bollywood was shocked by Divya’s death. Shah Rukh was also shocked. Shah Rukh had said in an interview that he feels that he should have done another film with Divya.
Story Highlights
- Shah Rukh Khan’s debut film Deewana (1992) starred him with Divya Bharti.
- Divya became a star overnight but tragically died at just 19 in 1993.
- SRK once said he wished he had done one more film with her.
