Shah Rukh Khan expressed his feelings after receiving the National Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Atlee’s 2023 film ‘Jawan’. He shared this honor with Vikrant Massey, who earned the award for his role in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’. The achievement marks the first National Award for both actors.Heartfelt gratitude shared by the actorThe actor shared his heartfelt thanks after receiving the prestigious award. Accompanying a video, he expressed, “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.”Emotional video message from Shah Rukh KhanIn the video, Khan can be heard saying, “Needless to say overwhelmed with gratitude and humility. To be honoured with a national award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much to the jury, the chairman and Information and Broadcasting Ministry and to everyone who thought I was worthy of this honour.”Acknowledgment of directors and creatorsHe further said, “I want to thank all my directors and writers especially for the year 2023. So, thank you Raju Sir, thank you Sid and especially Atlee Sir and his team for giving me the opportunity in his film ‘Jawan’ and trusting me to deliver and be worthy of this award. Atlee Sir, this is like you say, ‘Mass’. I want to thank my team and management which works tirelessly with me. They bear with me, my eccentricities, impatience and give me their full attention and making me look much better than I am like even now in this video.“Gratitude towards family and support system“This award, without their perseverance and love, would not be possible at all. Thank you so much for everything you do. My wife and kids, who over the last few years gave me so much more love and care as if I am the kid in the house and they want the best for me. They know my obsession for cinema takes me away from them. But they all bear it with a smile and allow me the time. So thank you for that,” the actor continued.About the film ‘Jawan’ and its cast‘Jawan’ was produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s own company, Red Chillies Entertainment. The cast included prominent actors such as Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover and several others playing key roles.See more: 71st National Film Awards complete winners list: Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey share ‘Best Actor’, Rani Mukerji wins ‘Best Actress,’ ‘Kathal’ wins Best Hindi Film
