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Shah Rukh Khan Says Hell ‘Be Back In Theatres Soon, Thanks Fans After First National Award Win
New Delhi: After more than three decades in the industry, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has finally bagged his first National Film Award. He earned the honour for his gripping performance in Atlee's high-octane hit Jawan, a film that struck a chord with both audiences and critics. Taking to social media, the Zero star shared a heartfelt video message expressing his deep gratitude and reflecting on the significance of the moment. The award also marked a first for actor Vikrant Massey, who won for 12th Fail. 'Needless to say, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility,' Khan began. 'To be honoured with a National Award is a moment I will cherish for a lifetime.' In his message, Shah Rukh extended thanks to the National Award jury, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and everyone who believed in his performance. A Shoutout to Director Atlee 'And especially thank you, Atlee, sir.' He added, 'For giving me the opportunity in Jawan and trusting me to deliver and be worthy of this award.' The actor also thanked his entire team and management for supporting him, saying they 'made me look much better than I am.' Gratitude to Family, Team, and Fans He then gave a heartfelt nod to his family, 'My wife and kids over the last few years have given me so much more love and care as if I am the kid in the house. They know my obsession with cinema takes me away from them, but they all bear it with a smile and allow me the time, so thank you so much for that.' Reflecting on the deeper meaning of the award, he said, 'The national award is not just about achievement, its a reminder that what I do matters, it tells to keep going keep working hard, keep creating and keep serving cinema.' Khan promised his fans to continue striving and giving back, calling the award "fuel, not a finish line." Switching to Hindi, he added, 'Yeh award mere liye ek reminder hai ki acting sirf kaam nahi, ek zimmedari hai. Screen par sach dikhane ki zimmedari. Sabke pyaar ke liye main bahut aabhaari hoon, aur Bharat Sarkar ka bhi, is samman ke liye bahut bahut shukriya.' In a touching sign-off to his fans, he said, 'Thank you for all the cheers and all the tears. This award is for you. I'd love to spread my arms and share my love... but I'm a bit indisposed. Don't worry, just keep the popcorn ready, I'll be back in theatres soon.' Watch the video here: Thank you for honouring me with the National Award. Thanks to the jury, the I&B ministry… Iss samman ke liye Bharat Sarkar ka dhanyawaad. Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me. Half a hug to everyone today…. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 1, 2025 He then playfully struck his iconic pose, this time with one arm. Injury on Set Previously, as per a report by Bollywood Hungama, Shah Rukh Khan sustained an injury during the filming of an intense action scene for his upcoming film King at Golden Tobacco Studio in Mumbai. Production has been temporarily halted, with all shoots scheduled between July and August at Film City, YRF Studios, and Golden Tobacco Studio reportedly cancelled until further notice. Despite the setback, the National Award win marks a significant milestone in SRK's career, reinforcing his status as one of Indian cinema's most enduring and beloved stars.
News18
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- News18
AR Rahman Celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's First National Award Win: 'Legend'
Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards. He shared the award with 12th Fail actor Vikrant Massey. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan finally won his first-ever National Film Award last night, after an iconic 33-year acting career. The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday, and SRK won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his outstanding performance in Atlee's Jawan. He shared the award with Vikrant Massey, who won for his role in 12th Fail. Soon after the National Film Awards winners were announced, music maestro AR Rahman took to his social media to celebrate Shah Rukh Khan's win. He called him a 'legend', and congratulated him. Soon after the National Film Awards were announced, Shah Rukh Khan shared a video thanking his fans, directors and family for their unwavering support. Reacting to King Khan's video, seven-time National Film Award winner AR Rahman extended his congratulations. 'Legend (rose emoji) Congratulations (heart-eyed emoji)," he wrote. Check out his post on X below! Legend 🌹Congratulations 😍 — (@arrahman) August 1, 2025 AR Rahman also congratulated GV Prakash Kumar, who won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction (Song) for Vaathi (Tamil). 'Wishing you many more ..Congratulations," wrote AR Rahman. Meanwhile, in the video, Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude over being honoured with a National Award. Wearing a beanie, T-shirt, denim, and a sling on his arm due to a recent injury, SRK said, 'I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility. To be honoured with a National Award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much to the jury, the chairman, and to the I&B ministry, and to everyone who thought I was worthy of this honour." 'I want to thank all my directors and writers, especially for the year 2023. So, thank you, Raju sir, thank you, Sid, and especially, thanks to Atlee sir and his team for giving me the opportunity in Jawan and trusting me to deliver," he said. He also expressed gratitude to his wife Gauri, and their children Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam. Legend 🌹Congratulations 😍 — (@arrahman) August 1, 2025 'The National Award is not just about achievement. It's a reminder that what I do matters. It tells me to keep going, keep working hard, keep creating, and keep serving cinema. In a world full of noise, to be truly heard is a blessing. And I promise to use this recognition not as a finish line, but as fuel to continue striving, learning, and giving back. This award is a reminder that acting is not just work, but a responsibility to show truth on the screen," he said. Commenting on SRK's post on social media, his Jawan co-actor Ridhi Dogra wrote, 'Be well. Take care. Sending best energies. Biggeesssstttttt congratulations," while Sanya Malhotra dropped red heart emojis. Jackie Shroff, Rahul Dev, and many other actors congratulated him for the win. First Published: August 02, 2025, 08:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Shah Rukh Khan expresses gratitude for winning his first National Award in 33 years, drops major hint on his next 'King'- Watch
The superstar, who has reigned over Indian cinema for 33 years with iconic performances and unmatched charisma, took to social media to share a heartfelt video thanking the government read more Shah Rukh Khan has finally clinched his first-ever National Award, a long overdue honour in a career spanning over three decades. The superstar, who has reigned over Indian cinema for 33 years with iconic performances and unmatched charisma, took to social media to share a heartfelt video thanking the government, the jury, and his legion of fans for winning the National Award for his 2023 film Jawan directed by Atlee. Sharing the gratitude video on his official social media handle, Shah Rukh Khan captioned it with emotion and signature charm: STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Thank you for honouring me with the National Award. Thanks to the jury, the I&B ministry… Iss samman ke liye Bharat Sarkar ka dhanyawaad. Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me. Half a hug to everyone today…. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 1, 2025 'Thank you for honouring me with the National Award. Thanks to the jury, the I&B ministry… Iss samman ke liye Bharat Sarkar ka dhanyawaad. Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me. Half a hug to everyone today…' It's a monumental moment not just for SRK, but for millions who have grown up watching him rule the screen. This National Award comes at a significant time in Khan's career, after a triumphant return with a string of successful films that redefined his image and brought mass audiences back to theatres in 2023 and 2024. The 'half a hug' may be classic SRK, but the full heart behind it is what makes this win truly special. As the entire nation celebrates this monumental achievement, numerous celebrities from the film industry are also expressing their admiration. Choreographer and director Farah Khan has extended her heartfelt wishes to SRK on this remarkable win. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Congratulations my dearest @iamsrk On winning the national award!! This time the shiddat se koshish really came thru' Moreover, while Shah Rukh Khan has added yet another prestigious honour to his name by winning the National Award, he is also the recipient of some of the most esteemed accolades in the world. He has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion of Honour by the Government of France.
