Shah Rukh Khan, fondly referred to as Bollywood’s Badshah, just lately achieved a serious milestone in his profession – his first-ever Nationwide Award. The celebrity was honoured for his function within the 2023 blockbuster movie ‘Jawan’, directed by Atlee.The second was particular not only for his household and associates but additionally for all his followers throughout the nation. Amongst those that celebrated his win was politician and writer Shashi Tharoor. Recognized for his eloquent vocabulary, Tharoor saved it brief and candy this time. He wrote on social media, “A Nationwide Treasure wins a Nationwide Award! Congratulations.”
SRK offers witty reply to Tharoor
SRK didn’t miss the chance so as to add his trademark allure to the second. Replying to Shashi Tharoor in a humorous approach, SRK tweeted, “Thank u for the straightforward reward Mr Tharoor… Wouldn’t have understood one thing extra magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha.” Followers beloved the witty back-and-forth, particularly how SRK channelled Tharoor’s personal model.
SRK says award was lengthy overdue
Regardless of being one of many largest stars in Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan had by no means gained a Nationwide Award, till now. His efficiency in ‘Jawan’ lastly earned him this long-overdue recognition. Reacting to the win, SRK shared a heartfelt message in a video. “Namaskar and Adab. For sure I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pleasure and humility. To be honoured with the Nationwide Award is a second that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.” He added, “Thanks a lot to the jury, the chairman and to the INB ministry and to everybody who thought I used to be worthy of this honour.”
SRK thanks his followers and household
In his acceptance speech, the actor made positive to thank everybody who supported him—from the federal government to his household and movie groups. He stated, “This award is for you, as every award is. And yeah, I might like to unfold my arms for you and share my love, however I am a bit indisposed. However don’t be concerned, simply maintain the popcorn prepared. I will be again in theaters and shortly on the display screen. So until then, simply with one hand. Prepared!”SRK additionally expressed his gratitude by way of a social media publish with the caption, “Thanks for honouring me with the Nationwide Award. Due 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 everybody as we speak.”
About Nationwide Award Winners
On the 71st Nationwide Movie Awards, Shah Rukh Khan shared the Finest Actor award with Vikrant Massey, who was honoured for his highly effective function in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ‘twelfth Fail’. Rani Mukerji acquired the Finest Actress award for her heartfelt efficiency in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’. Sudipto Sen was recognised as Finest Director for the hard-hitting movie ‘The Kerala Story’. In the meantime, the award for Finest Hindi Movie went to the satire-drama ‘Kathal’, starring Sanya Malhotra within the lead.