Shah Rukh Khan’s hands tell us why and how he became so successful

Shah Rukh Khan reached the top in the Indian film industry, but he is not known as a phenomenal actor or great looker. Neither is he from a "filmi" background, and one wonders how exactly he made it in Bollywood. His hands give us a clue to the secret of his success. A mix of the most useful and essential qualities (for success) got SRK to where he is.

The most significant signs on this hand are the long, strong thumb, a prominent mount of Lower Mars and Venus, a large broad, slightly fleshy palm, medium length of fingers and deep lines, although not long ones. The mounts of Mercury and Moon are also well developed. He has a square hand with the broad palm and shortish fingers. The lifeline is broken but the fateline compensates for it, repairing this break. There is a good balance of
the three phalanges and rounded fingertips. Some of the fingers have the first phalange bent a little and all his fingers are strong, except perhaps the Jupiter (index) finger. His fingers are more or less balanced with each other in length, as is the ratio of his fingers to his palm.

The lines on his hand are not too long, they are medium length, slightly sloping and well-etched. The heartline is low-set and the had and lifelines are joined at the start.

No doubt, Shah Rukh has strong willpower and determination and also has a clear head. Coupled with aggression and pushiness, such a will can rub people the wrong way but Shah Rukh Khan compensates for this in several ways. For one, he has warmth for other people; he genuinely likes people even if he may not be overly helpful or generous. He is a very astute person, with plenty of adroitness and tact.

He is likely to be a keen observer of people, a good judge of human nature, and articulate. This gives him an edge over others. He can be manipulative if need be.

Check out a photo of his hand here and here.

Although he likes people, his pushiness can upset people and it is shrewdness that can get him out of difficult situations. He is of a fairly calm temperament too. Not having a quick temper and yet being aggressive is a good combination. It can get things done.

Mental strength he has in plenty and this prevents him from being discouraged easily. He also has a focussed mind which enables him to thrive in bad times. He has the ability to persist with following his goals relentlessly, never quite giving up.

Besides showing a balance of personality SRK's hand reveals qualities which can bring success, for example, determination and focus is just aspect. He is very pragmatic and sensible and can see and accept reality. And the energy which he brings to his roles is evident in his hand too. He has a very physical hand, that of a person who is energetic and active. He has channelised this almost energy into his work, making his life productive and successful.

This intensity and energy is not just acting; it is who he is –  bursting with life. His hand shows a liking for the outdoors. 

For example, some of the roles he chose at the start of his career (example Darr) where he plays an obsessed and morbid lover are roles which he could play with aplomb because a part of him is like that. However, this is in the realm of fantasy. In real life, he can keep his personality on an even keel as his head and heart are balanced and he can be objective and very practical.

Acting talent?
Is his acting just about intensity and energy? What about acting talent? Well, creativity and imagination are a part of him too and certainly, there is a talent for mimicry. Add hard work and focus and he could pull off a role pretty well.

SRK's drawbacks
Some insecurity of personality is shown and coupled with aggressiveness, it can lead to some difficult situations in his life. He is also very ambitious and perhaps this could tempt him to take shortcuts. But being a smart man, it is likely that he will not do anything rash. He has a strong grip on reality.

What is SRK's driving force?
It is interesting to note that Shah Rukh Khan's hands show that he is not driven by a need for power, fame or money. Yes, recognition means a lot to him, but that's recognition rather than fame per se, if one can make that distinction. But even more than recognition, there is something else.

It’s difficult to explain. He is basically an inward kind of person and tends to be melancholic at times, and seems to want to prove something to himself all the time. He is not that confident of himself. It's like he has a fear of being found out. This probably drives him. As he grows older he will probably come to an understanding with himself, a kind of self-actualization perhaps. Or rather, he needs to do this so he can be happy in old age.

What's he like as a man?
Shah Rukh has a serious sort of disposition, moody at times. He has the ability to enjoy himself as well. He has a broad perspective on life, although he tends to be controlling. However, SRK's head tends to rule and when he realizes that he is going to an extreme he can pull himself back. He can be influenced and convinced and is a flexible and understanding person.

He may not make the most romantic husband but is certainly the kind who will be a loyal family man. Doing anything else would mean falling in his own estimation.

Read about female Bollywood actors like Kiara Advani, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai, Kangana Ranaut or Rani Mukerji

Read about the personalities of veteran megastars like MGR, Rajesh Khanna, Rajnikanth or the actor/singer: Kishore Kumar. 

Or read about other famous Bollywood movie stars, like Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan or Salman Khan or Amitabh Bachchan or the 2022 Bollywood star – Kartik Aaryan! 

Also read about the famous Telugu actor Prabhas Raju Uppalapati, the star of the super hit BaahuBali.

There are also hand readings of Hollywood stars like Marlon Brando and many more, on this website.

(The first photograph is a free photo from Bollywood Sargam and the second one is a free photo from Pixabay)