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Shah Rukh Khan made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana. Throughout his career spanning over 33 years, SRK redefined love on the silver screen and got the moniker 'King of Romance'. Delivering numerous blockbusters, he has set several milestones and bagged numerous accolades.
Though the Government of India conferred King Khan with the prestigious Padma Shri award for his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema, he was yet to receive a National Film Award. Well, ending the long wait, SRK has bagged his first-ever National Film Award. Expressing his delight, SRK shared a video message on social media and addressed his National Award win.
SRK Expresses Gratitude in Emotional Video
SRK bagged the prestigious award for his powerful performance in 2023's Jawan and shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey at the 71st National Film Awards, which were announced on Friday evening.
The Pathaan actor shared an emotional video expressing his gratitude for his fans, team, family and colleagues.
In the video shared on Instagram, SRK is seen with his right arm in a sling following his recent injury.
He captioned the video, "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…" (sic)
In the video, the Dunki star said, "Needless to say, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility. To be honoured with the 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."
Further, the Zero actor added, "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."
Furthermore, addressing his Jawan director, SRK added, “Atlee sir, this is like you say 'mass'!”
King Khan also thanked his team and family.
The Swadesh actor also shared what the National Award win means for him. He said, "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."
Thanking his millions of fans, SRK added, "Thank you for all the cheers and all the tears, and thank you for pausing your scrolling while watching me talk. This award is for you, as each award is. Yes, I would love to spread my arms and share my love, but I am a bit indisposed. But don't worry! Just keep the popcorn ready. I will be back in theatres, and soon on the screen."
SRK: The Reigning Superstar of Bollywood
Notably, SRK has established himself as one of the biggest movie stars in the world. His unmatched charisma, versatility, and dedication have earned him both critical acclaim and the unwavering love of millions of fans across the globe. From several Filmfare Awards to numerous International honours and global recognition, the landmark honours reflect his extraordinary excellence in cinema.
The National Film Award for Best Actor will be another addition to his chronicle of his cinematic legacy.
SRK's Work Front
On the work front, SRK is currently busy with his upcoming flick King, which boasts an ensemble cast including his daughter Suhana Khan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma.
