Shah Rukh Khan, often called the King of Bollywood, has finally added a National Film Award to his long list of achievements. After a remarkable 33 years in the film industry, the superstar received his very first National Award for his work in the movie ‘Jawan.’ Fans and critics alike are cheering this win, which many feel was long overdue for an actor of his stature.
For decades, Shah Rukh has been known as the “King of Romance,” charming audiences with his iconic love stories. But his career is much more diverse. He has tackled action roles, made us laugh in comedies, and even shined in sports dramas. Throughout these years, he’s stacked up an incredible 14 Filmfare Awards, including eight for Best Actor. Yet, until now, a National Award remained missing from his trophy cabinet.
The good news came with the announcement of the 71st National Film Awards. Many films and artists were honored in various categories. But the biggest headline was undoubtedly Shah Rukh Khan’s name. After 33 years of hard work, he finally won the Best Actor National Award, specifically for his role in ‘Jawan.’
Shah Rukh’s journey in cinema began back in 1992 with the film ‘Deewana.’ He starred alongside Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti in that movie. Right from the start, he made a mark, even winning the Filmfare Best Debut Actor Award for his very first film. It was a clear sign of the talent that would captivate millions.
Over his career, Shah Rukh has appeared in more than 90 movies. His collection of 14 Filmfare Awards is impressive, with eight of them being for Best Actor. This places him among the very best, as he shares the record for most Best Actor Filmfare wins with the legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Some of the films where he won Best Actor include ‘Baazigar’ (1993), ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995), ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ (1997), ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), ‘Devdas’ (2002), ‘Swades’ (2004), ‘Chak De! India’ (2007), and ‘My Name Is Khan’ (2010).
The film that finally brought him this prestigious National Award is ‘Jawan,’ released in 2023. This action-packed movie was directed by South Indian filmmaker Atlee Kumar. In ‘Jawan,’ Shah Rukh Khan played a double role, showcasing his versatile acting skills once again. He shared the screen with talented co-stars like Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Deepika Padukone.