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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan amuses the online world with a humorous response to Shashi Tharoor's appreciation, penned in Tharoor-English style.

Actor receiving Best Actor accolade for his dual performance in Jawan, receives congratulations from established Congress figure Shashi Tharoor. However, it was Shah Rukh Khan's clever retort that stole the limelight.

wooden-leggedKhan elicits laughter online with his response to Tharoor's flattering words in...
wooden-leggedKhan elicits laughter online with his response to Tharoor's flattering words in Tharoor-flavored language

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan amuses the online world with a humorous response to Shashi Tharoor's appreciation, penned in Tharoor-English style.

Shah Rukh Khan's Witty Response to Shashi Tharoor's Congratulatory Message

Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned Bollywood actor, has won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards for his role in Jawan. The news was met with much enthusiasm, and an exchange between Khan and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on social media garnered a large amount of attention.

Tharoor congratulated Khan on his win, to which Khan humorously acknowledged Tharoor's reputation for using elaborate English vocabulary. In his video message, Khan said, "Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor. Would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha." The words "magniloquent" and "sesquipedalian" mean "high-flown" and "characterized by long words," respectively.

Khan's heartfelt video message included thanks to the jury, the I&B ministry, his team, and supporters. He expressed his gratitude, pride, and humility, and ended the message with a line, "Half a hug to everyone today." The video message also included the phrase, "Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me."

Netizens reacted positively to the witty exchange between Khan and Tharoor. One netizen jokingly commented that Khan might have had to look up the words "magniloquent" and "sesquipedalian." Khan's witty reply was well-received for its charm and wit.

Khan also shared his emotions on Instagram with the caption, "Thank you for honoring me with the National Award." In the post, he mentioned that he was indisposed and couldn't spread his arms for his fans. He promised to be back in theatres and on the screen soon.

The exchange between Khan and Tharoor can be found on social media platforms, where fans continue to express their admiration for the two personalities and their entertaining interaction.

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