Shah Rukh Khan is one of India's most celebrated actors, known for leading roles in blockbuster films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and My Name Is Khan. Beyond acting, he's a film producer and entrepreneur with diverse intellectual interests. His reading list reveals a thoughtful engagement with psychology, personal development, and cultural commentary.
31 Books Recommended by Shah Rukh Khan
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
Atlas Shrugged
23 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of Shah Rukh Khan's favorite novels.
One of Shah Rukh Khan's favorite novels.
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, Peter Thiel, Steve Jobs, Brian Armstrong, Ev Williams, Ray Dalio, Travis Kalanick, Amelia Boone, Bob Metcalfe, Austen Allred, Blake Scholl, Patrick Bet David, Fred Wilson, Gabby Reece, Joe De Sena, John Carmack, Paul Krugman, Peter Diamandis, Phil Jackson, Rand Paul, Russell Brunson
The Fountainhead
17 people recommendedrecommended 4x[This book] is good a difficult long read though...
[This book] is good a difficult long read though...
[This book] is good a difficult long read though...
[This book] is good a difficult long read though...
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Mark Cuban, Larry Ellison, Ev Williams, Ray Dalio, Travis Kalanick, Emma Watson, Fred Wilson, Jesse Williams, Jim Carrey, Kevin Kelly, Noah Kagan, Tim Urban, Vince Vaughn, Deep Kalra, Kalyan Krishnamurthy
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
10 people recommendedrecommended 2xI looked forward to books by [this author] when he was alive.
I looked forward to books by [this author] when he was alive.
Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Naval Ravikant, Richard Branson, Evan Goldberg, Jack Edwards, Sahil Lavingia, Seth Rogen, Tim Ferriss, Zack Daleo
The Oxford Shakespeare
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xEveryone should read some of [this author]... It's important...
Everyone should read some of [this author]... It's important...
Also recommended by: Barack Obama, Jk Rowling, Christopher Hitchens, Fred Wilson, Mark Twain, Ricardo Semler, Stewart Brand
A Short History of Nearly Everything
7 people recommendedrecommended 2xI do a read [this book] often.
I do a read [this book] often.
Also recommended by: Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, Amanda Palmer, Dominic Dagostino, Stewart Brand, Derek Sivers
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
5 people recommendedI am re reading now.
Also recommended by: Ev Williams, Evan Spiegel, Alain De Botton, Justin Boreta
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Also recommended by: Ev Williams, Melinda Gates, Donald Glover
Catch-22
4 people recommendedrecommended 4xI am re reading now.
I am re reading now.
I am re reading now.
I am re reading now.
Also recommended by: Larry Ellison, Fred Wilson, Mark Bittman
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xIβm also reading [this book], a novel about how every person on earth matters.
Iβm also reading [this book], a novel about how every person on earth matters.
Also recommended by: Margot Robbie, Jenn Im
David and Goliath
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xReading [this book]. Effort over ability....challenge conventions...you have to be so bad that you have no choice but to be desperate...
Reading [this book]. Effort over ability....challenge conventions...you have to be so bad that you have no choice but to be desperate...
Also recommended by: Patrick Bet David, Jodie Cook
I, Robot
3 people recommendedrecommended 4xVery inspiring & relevant.
Very inspiring & relevant.
Very inspiring & relevant.
Very inspiring & relevant.
Also recommended by: Lex Fridman, Sahil Lavingia
The Psychopath Test
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xIt's quite nice.
It's quite nice.
Also recommended by: Jon Stewart
The Da Vinci Code
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xI like what [this author] writes, it also helps me understand certain aspects of the religion that he writes about, so thatβs good.
I like what [this author] writes, it also helps me understand certain aspects of the religion that he writes about, so thatβs good.
Also recommended by: Ev Williams
Mirrors
recommended 2x[The author's] writing has the most interesting take on world and human possibilities.
[The author's] writing has the most interesting take on world and human possibilities.
Be the Worst You Can Be
recommended 2xI am reading [this book]...ha ha.
I am reading [this book]...ha ha.
Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps
recommended 2xAfter reading [this] very interesting book [...], I have realized that men and women are physiologically different, and therefore you can make certain generalisations about them.
After reading [this] very interesting book [...], I have realized that men and women are physiologically different, and therefore you can make certain generalisations about them.
The Essential Kabbalah
recommended 2xIβm reading a book on [this] ancient religion.
Iβm reading a book on [this] ancient religion.
The Night Torn Mad With Footsteps
Find it & read it all. [Especially the poem 'Gamblers All'].
Roald Dahl Collection
recommended 2x[This author] is the most named author in the list of 100 books to read before you are 14. My feelings exactly.
[This author] is the most named author in the list of 100 books to read before you are 14. My feelings exactly.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
recommended 3xShah Rukh Khan mentioned this book on Twitter.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book on Twitter.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book on Twitter.
Adrian Mole
recommended 3xShah Rukh Khan mentioned these books in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned these books in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned these books in an interview.
Batman
recommended 4xReading [this comic] as I write...
Reading [this comic] as I write...
Reading [this comic] as I write...
Reading [this comic] as I write...
Papillon
recommended 4x[Bucket list:] Read [this book] again.
[Bucket list:] Read [this book] again.
[Bucket list:] Read [this book] again.
[Bucket list:] Read [this book] again.
The Bourne Identity
recommended 4xOne of Shah Rukh Khan's favorite novels.
One of Shah Rukh Khan's favorite novels.
One of Shah Rukh Khan's favorite novels.
One of Shah Rukh Khan's favorite novels.
Fatherhood
recommended 4xShah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.
Digital Fortress
recommended 4xIβve just finished [this thriller].
Iβve just finished [this thriller].
Iβve just finished [this thriller].
Iβve just finished [this thriller].
Artemis Fowl
recommended 4x[For kids] my favourite is [this book series].
[For kids] my favourite is [this book series].
[For kids] my favourite is [this book series].
[For kids] my favourite is [this book series].