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Shah Rukh Khan has finally clinched his first-ever National Award, a long overdue honour in a career spanning over three decades. The superstar, who has reigned over Indian cinema for 33 years with iconic performances and unmatched charisma, took to social media to share a heartfelt video thanking the government, the jury, and his legion of fans for winning the National Award for his 2023 film Jawan directed by Atlee.
Sharing the gratitude video on his official social media handle, Shah Rukh Khan captioned it with emotion and signature charm:
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…. pic.twitter.com/PDiAG9uuzo
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 1, 2025
“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…”
It’s a monumental moment not just for SRK, but for millions who have grown up watching him rule the screen. This National Award comes at a significant time in Khan’s career, after a triumphant return with a string of successful films that redefined his image and brought mass audiences back to theatres in 2023 and 2024.
The “half a hug” may be classic SRK, but the full heart behind it is what makes this win truly special.
As the entire nation celebrates this monumental achievement, numerous celebrities from the film industry are also expressing their admiration. Choreographer and director Farah Khan has extended her heartfelt wishes to SRK on this remarkable win.
“Congratulations my dearest @iamsrk On winning the national award!! This time the shiddat se koshish really came thru”
Moreover, while Shah Rukh Khan has added yet another prestigious honour to his name by winning the National Award, he is also the recipient of some of the most esteemed accolades in the world. He has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion of Honour by the Government of France.
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