SRK’s Long-Awaited Triumph: Shah Rukh Khan Wins First National Award

July 2-Kolkata, India: Shah Rukh Khan finally achieved his ‘long-overdue’ National Award after performing for three decades in his career. In a significant video posted on social media, the actor, who has dominated Indian cinema for 33 years with legendary performances and unrivalled charm, thanked the government, the judges, and his army of admirers for his 2023 film ‘Jawan‘, which was directed by Atlee, for winning the National Award.

SRK on his National Award win

The “Badshah of Bollywood” shared a touching video of gratitude towards the Indian government and his fans on his official X social media handle.

His official post stated that “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…”

For millions of people who have grown up seeing SRK dominate the screen, it’s a historic event. Khan received this National Award at a pivotal point in his career, following a victorious comeback in 2023 and 2024 with a series of hit films that transformed his reputation and drew large crowds back to theatres.

His iconic “half-hug” may be classic, but his full dedication towards his job and his fans makes him even more special.

As the entire nation celebrates ‘King Khan’s‘ monumental achievement, various celebrities such as his ‘Om Shanti Om’ director and close friend, Farah Khan, praised and congratulated him on X, which stated“Congratulations my dearest @iamsrk On winning the national award!! This time the shiddat se koshish really came thru”

SRK’s Other Honours

Shah Rukh Khan is not only the recipient of the ‘National Award’ but has also received some of the most prestigious awards in the world. The Indian government has bestowed upon him the Padma Shri, while the French government has bestowed upon him the Legion of Honour and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.