After more than three decades of captivating movie enthusiasts, Shah Rukh Khan received the prestigious 71st National Award for ‘Best Actor’ for his performance in “Jawan.”
Heartfelt Congratulations from Suhana Khan
Congratulating her ‘papa dear’, Suhana Khan shared her excitement on social media, writing, “You always said you never win the silver, only lose the gold but This Silver is Gold…(sic).” She added, “Our hearts are so happy seeing you receive the prestigious National Award. Congratulations, papa, we love you,” accompanied by a red heart emoji.
Gauri Khan’s Pride
Shah Rukh’s wife, Gauri Khan, also expressed her joy at the honor, emphasizing that the National Award is a testament to Shah Rukh’s years of hard work and dedication. She mentioned that she is designing a special mantle to display the award. Gauri posted on Instagram, “What a journey it’s been @iamsrk. Congratulations on winning the National Award!!! So deserving… it’s a result of your years of hard work and dedication. Now I’m designing a special mantle for this award.”
A Milestone in His Career
SRK accepted the honor in a stylish black two-piece suit from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. This award is particularly special as it marks SRK’s first-ever National Award after over three decades in the film industry.
Atlee’s Gratitude
The director of “Jawan,” Atlee, expressed his gratitude towards Shah Rukh for trusting him with the project. He shared his happiness over King Khan’s achievement with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
“Feeling blessed, @iamsrk sir. I’m super happy that you’ve got the National Award for our movie Jawan. It feels very emotional and inspiring to be part of your journey. Thank you for trusting me and giving this film, sir. It’s just my first love letter to you; a lot more to come, sir,” Atlee wrote.
He continued, “Shah Rukh sir being near you itself is a great blessing. As a fanboy, working with you and making a film presented in the mass mode of SRK is a pure blessing from God. Finally, God is so kind to give us back the greatest moment in our life. Can’t ask for more, sir. This is more than enough for me; I’m the best fanboy of yours, sir. Love you. Love you. Love you. Lots of love, sir.”