Raju ‘finally’ Ban Gaya Gentleman: Shah Rukh Khan on first National Award

WEB DESK: The king of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, popularly known as SRK received his first National Film Award after giving three decades to the industry. This award is known to be one of the oldest and most prestigious in Indian cinema, recognising excellence in film since 1954.

Winning this award has brought both celebration and reflection among fans, but the King of Romance baring a plastered arm following his injury during filming, stated in a heartfelt video message, that his journey is not finished: “I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility. A National Award is not just about achievement; it’s a reminder that what I do matters.”

Remembering his journey, he also thanked actor and writer Vivek Vaswani, hinting that the feud between them is now perhaps over?

Khan also expressed his deep appreciation for his team, family, and fans. “To my management team, thank you for putting up with my quirks and impatience. To my wife and kids, thank you for giving me the space to pursue this passion, even when it takes me away from you.”

“And to my audience, thank you for all the cheers and all the tears,” he added, closing with the promise, “I’ll be back on screen soon.”

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The 59-year-old star shares this honour with Vikrant Massey, who was recognised for his strong performance in 12th Fail, while Khan was celebrated for his dual role in the 2023 hit Jawan. The two actors were jointly named Best Actor at India’s 71st National Film Awards, where 12th Fail also won the Best Feature Film prize, and Rani Mukerji secured the Best Actress award.

Many famous personalities, including Juhi Chawla, Sonu Sood, Shilpa Rao, Riteish Deshmukh, AR Rehman among others, congratulated him on this achievement.

Some of his fans have criticised the award being given to him for Jawan, they believe it should have been awarded for Swades, a 2004 movie about an Americanized NASA scientist who returns to his native India on a business trip and searches for the nanny who helped raise him.

Shah Rukh Khan’s long-awaited National Award win not only celebrates his past achievements but signals a powerful new chapter in his career. As he recovers from injury and reflects on decades of dedication, with Jawan reaffirming his relevance and range, and the industry takes renewed notice, fans and filmmakers alike are eager to see what stories he’ll choose next.