"Industry veterans and fans expressing fury on the web as Shah Rukh Khan receives his first National Award, a recognition that has eluded him for 33 years in his acting career"
Shah Rukh Khan Wins First National Award for Best Actor in "Jawan"
Shah Rukh Khan, a Bollywood veteran with a 33-year career, has finally won his first National Film Award for Best Actor. The award came in 2023 for his performance in the action thriller "Jawan."
Directed by Atlee, "Jawan" is a film that tackles corruption and injustice in society. Khan's powerful double role in the film, playing both an Indian Army officer and his son, was highly praised by the jury, chaired by filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker.
"Jawan" was a major commercial and critical success, breaking box office records and earning over Rs 1000 crore globally. Gowariker called the award "historic," highlighting Shah Rukh's strong presence in multiple films that year.
Although Shah Rukh Khan has had several acclaimed performances in earlier films like "Swades" (2004), "Devdas" (2002), and "Chak De! India" (2007), this was his first win in the National Film Awards Best Actor category.
In a heartfelt video, Khan expressed his gratitude for the award, thanking the jury and the Indian Government. Fans and netizens praised his performance in "Jawan," with some users stating that a particular scene deserves a National Award.
However, not everyone was pleased with the jury's decision. Some fans and critics felt that Khan deserved the award long before "Jawan," pointing to his iconic roles in films like "Swades." In 2005, Khan himself stated that he believed he should have won the National Award for "Swades" instead of Saif Ali Khan for "Hum Tum."
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed his dissatisfaction with the National Award jury after "The Kerala Story" won 2 awards, causing controversy.
Despite the controversy, Shah Rukh Khan remains committed to his craft, with his upcoming film "King" scheduled for release in 2026. Fans continue to share posters and clips from his earlier films to argue that he deserved the award for those performances.
References: 1. The Indian Express 2. NDTV 3. Hindustan Times 4. Firstpost
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