Hyderabad: A photo purported to be Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s old college ID has gone viral on social media, leaving fans excited and curious.
The card includes details that seem convincing at first glance. It mentions Shah Rukh’s name, his father’s name, course details, the year of the shoot and even a roll number that many fans now consider the origin of his famous lucky number, 555.
However, a closer look at the viral card tells a different story.
What does Shah Rukh Khan’s viral ID card show?
The image circulating online claims to show Shah Rukh Khan’s student identity card from Hansraj College.
Details mentioned include:
Name: Shah Rukh Khan
Father’s name: Taj Mohammad Khan
Course: Bachelor of Economics (with honors)
Roll number: 555
Session: 1985–88
Issue date: July 15, 1986
Many users were quick to connect with one detail in particular, the roll number 555. Fans suggested that this could have later become Shah Rukh Khan’s well-known lucky number.
A social media post discussing this detail caught attention and increased curiosity around the card.
While some details on the card match Shah Rukh Khan’s educational background, one key element raised questions: the director’s name and signature.
The card appears to carry a signature associated with KL Kapoor or JK Kapoor.
However, historical records of Hansraj College show that the principal between 1985 and 1991 was Dr NK Uberoi. JK Kapoor served as director later, starting in 1992.
This creates a major mismatch in the timeline.
If the card was actually issued in 1986, the main details should have reflected active management during that period.
Is Shah Rukh Khan’s college card fake?
There is no official confirmation that the viral ID card is authentic.
Due to the discrepancy between the director’s details and the signature chronology, the image seems dubious. It may have been digitally edited or created using AI-based tools inspired by Shah Rukh Khan’s actual college records.
Shah Rukh Khan’s connection with Hansraj College
Shah Rukh Khan studied Bachelor of Economics with Honors at Hansraj College between 1985 and 1988.
His student life continues to fascinate his fans, and old records, photographs and memorabilia from those years often resurface online. In 2016, Shah Rukh also returned to the university to receive his degree, bringing back memories of his student days.
