Mukesh Khanna Backs Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award Win
The recent announcements of the National Awards brought a wave of joy throughout the entertainment industry. While every winner is being celebrated with great affection, the news of Shah Rukh Khan’s first win has brought a sense of satisfaction to his fans.
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has come to the defence of Shah Rukh Khan and the jury’s decision regarding the National Award for Jawan. This follows actress Urvashi’s subtle questioning of the jury’s selection, suggesting that Shah Rukh Khan’s award might not have been fully deserved. Urvashi received the National Award for Best Supporting Actress award for Ullozhukku.
Mukesh Khanna addressed the backlash, saying, “People who are saying that Shah Rukh Khan should not have received the award for this film (Jawan) but for Swades – remember A R Rahman received the Oscar for Jai Ho and not for the various beautiful songs he created in the past.”
Talking about Shah Rukh Khan’s decades of dedication, Mukesh said, “Shah Rukh has been working hard for the past 40 years now, so what is wrong if he has received a National Award?”
Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan took to social media shortly after he was announced winner of the National Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jawan, to thank his family, fans, and the film fraternity and also spoke about the deeper meaning behind the honour of receiving this award. He said, “They know my obsession with cinema takes me away from them, but they all bear it with a smile and allow me the time. So thank you very much for that. A National Award is not just about achievement. It’s a reminder that what I do matters. It tells me to keep going, keep working hard, keep creating, and keep serving cinema. In a world full of noise, to be heard – truly heard, is a blessing.”
He concluded his message with a heartfelt promise, “And I promise to use this recognition not as a finish line but as fuel to continue striving, learning, and giving life. This award is a reminder to me that acting is not just work, it’s a responsibility. It’s a responsibility to show the truth on screen.”
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He shared the award with Vikrant Massey who won it for his performance in 12th Fail. Shah Rukh will next be seen in King, also starring his daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, among others.
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