When Shah Rukh Khan told 'Hum Tum' director Kunal Kohli: 'I deserved the National award for Swades, not Saif Ali Khan for your film'

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.

But his fans have been saying he deserved the award for Swades too back in 2005. And in a throwback video that has now gone viral, SRK told Kunal Kohli, “I am good by heart. I like all films, all heroes, and all heroines). I am a simple-minded person; I like everything, including your films. I have loved them all.”

“Fanaa was very good. I think Hum Tum was very nice. His actor won the National Award for Hum Tum when I think I should have got it, but that’s another story,” added SRK.

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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…”

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.