3 Decades of Contribution, Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee Win National Film Awards for the First Time

After more than 30 years in the film industry, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji have finally received their first National Awards. At the 71st National Film Awards, Shah Rukh Khan was awarded Best Actor for his role in Jawan, while Rani Mukerji received Best Actress for her performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.

Rani expressed her emotions about this award. “I am very touched to receive the National Award for my performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Interestingly, this is my first National Award in my 30-year career,” she said. She described this award as a form of validation for her dedication and love for the world of acting.

Furthermore, Rani stated, “For me, this award is also a recognition of my 30-year career journey, my dedication to acting—which I feel is very spiritual—and my love for the world of cinema and our beautiful film industry.”

Shahrukh Khan himself expressed his gratitude through a video released to the public. In his characteristic relaxed yet sincere style, he thanked everyone who supported the film Jawan and made this award a meaningful moment in his career journey.

"Thank you for awarding me the National Award. Thank you to the jury and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. For this award, I thank the Government of India. I am very touched by the immense love given to me. A half hug to everyone today…," wrote Shahrukh Khan on his personal Instagram page.

Although winning the National Film Awards trophy for the film JAWAN, SRK fans in India claim that this victory should have been his since the release of the film SWADES in 2004. SRK's first win from this award held by the Indian government has now garnered many comments.

Several Indian media outlets have stated that SRK's victory after 3 decades of working in the industry shows how the assessments made by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting are often difficult to understand. With so many great works by SRK, it is quite strange that he has only just received an award from the government. Nevertheless, SRK received his award with great joy. He admitted that he will always remember the day of the announcement of his victory with great happiness.