Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, has delivered many excellent films in his 33-year-long career, but this time he has achieved a significant milestone. Shah Rukh has received his first National Film Award for his powerful performance in the film 'Jawan'. As soon as the 71st National Film Awards were announced, Shah Rukh's fans and Bollywood celebrities began showering him with congratulations.
Shared Best Actor Award with Vikrant Massey
This year, two names were declared winners in the Best Actor category. Shah Rukh Khan received the award for 'Jawan' and Vikrant Massey for the film '12th Fail'. Both have been highly praised for their performances. This honor is especially significant for Shah Rukh because his fans have long considered him deserving of a National Award.
Rani Mukerji Becomes Best Actress
This time, the title of Best Actress went to Rani Mukerji. She received this award for her emotional and powerful performance in the film 'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway'. Rani's acting was praised by both audiences and critics.
A Flood of Congratulations from the Film Industry
As soon as the National Film Awards were announced, Bollywood showered Shah Rukh Khan with congratulations. The first reaction came from music director AR Rahman. Describing Shah Rukh as a 'legend', Rahman wrote on social media, "Congratulations Legend." Rahman's message went viral.
Kajol Expressed Happiness, Congratulated Karan as well
Shah Rukh Khan's close friend and co-star in many of his superhit films, Kajol, also congratulated Shah Rukh on social media. She wrote, "Heartiest congratulations on your big win." She also expressed happiness over Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar receiving honors. Karan Johar's film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' won the Best Popular Film award and the song 'Dhindhora Baje Re' won the award for Best Choreography.
Ridhi Dogra Wrote a Heartfelt Message for Shah Rukh
Actress Ridhi Dogra, who played Shah Rukh's mother in the film 'Jawan', was also not far behind in expressing her joy. She wrote on social media, "Best news ever. Best film ever. This fake mother of your Jawan son is bursting with real joy. Congratulations and lots of love to Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee Sir, and the entire team."
Karan Johar Also Received an Award, Kajol Expressed Happiness
Filmmaker Karan Johar has also been honored with the National Film Award this time. His film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' received the title of Best Film in the Popular category. Additionally, the film's song 'Dhindhora Baje Re' was chosen for Best Choreography. Kajol wrote for Karan, "Your name is written everywhere in the world of entertainment. Congratulations."
Shah Rukh Khan Shared a Thank You Video
On this special occasion, Shah Rukh Khan thanked his fans, directors, co-stars, and family through a video. He said in the video that this award means a lot to him and the long time it took him to receive this honor taught him a lot.
Shah Rukh Trended on Social Media
After Shah Rukh Khan won the National Award, fans started trending him on social media. Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook were flooded with memes, posts, and congratulations related to Shah Rukh. His fans are calling it a historic moment and repeatedly congratulating him for 'Jawan'.
Sudipto Sen Received Best Director Award
The director of the film 'The Kerala Story', Sudipto Sen, has received the National Award for Best Direction this time. The film was much talked about for its content and presentation. After receiving the National Award, Sudipto also congratulated the team and thanked the audience.
A New Era of Bollywood Seen in the National Awards
This year's National Film Awards have made it clear that content and performance are being given importance. The honoring of films like 'Jawan', '12th Fail', 'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway', and 'The Kerala Story' also shows that audiences now prefer serious and powerful stories.
