SRK’s playful dig at Salman Khan and emotional tribute to Dilip Kumar steal the show at Filmfare 2025

At the 70th Filmfare Awards in Ahmedabad, Shah Rukh Khan once again proved why he’s the heart of every grand stage. With his trademark wit, effortless charm, and emotional depth, the superstar left the audience entertained and moved. Amidst laughter and applause, SRK poked fun at his co-stars and fellow hosts while also delivering a touching tribute to the legendary Dilip Kumar.

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SRK’s Witty Jab at Salman Khan’s Love Life

During a lively moment, SRK took a playful shot at his longtime friend Salman Khan’s much-discussed romantic life. Praising the actors and films of the year, he quipped, “Ek aadmi hai jo apni patni ko dhoondh raha hai, yaha waha, idhar-udhar.”

Continuing with his quick humour, SRK added, “Yeh bhi kamal ki baat hai; Aamir Khan ne Salman bhai ke bare mein picture bana di hai,” referring to Laapataa Ladies, produced by Aamir Khan’s banner and directed by Kiran Rao.

The film, starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta and Sparsh Srivastava, tells the story of a newly married couple who lose each other and embark on a heartfelt journey to reunite - a plot SRK humorously tied to Salman’s much-talked-about bachelor status.

A Heartfelt Tribute to the Legend Dilip Kumar

The evening took an emotional turn when SRK paid homage to the late acting legend, Dilip Kumar. Accepting the Cine Icon Award on behalf of Saira Banu, he recalled a cherished personal memory.

Receiving the honour from Jaya Bachchan, SRK shared, “When I first came to Mumbai, Dilip Sahab and Saira ji welcomed me into their home. Dilip Sahab placed his hand on my head and said, ‘Saira, if we had a son, he would have been like this.’ That blessing has stayed with me all my life.”

He went on to express how that blessing became a guiding light throughout his career.

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“Every step of my journey in this industry, I have carried that blessing in my heart. That was his greatness, and that was Saira ji’s love,” said the Jawan actor.

With this emotional speech, SRK called Dilip Kumar the ultimate benchmark for generations of actors, leaving the audience deeply touched.