"Shah Rukh Khan expresses emotion in a treasured video following his initial win at the National Awards"
Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned Bollywood actor, has made history by winning his first National Film Award for Best Actor (Male) at the 71st National Film Awards. The award was bestowed upon him for his double role in the 2023 blockbuster film, Jawan.
In Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan played two distinct characters: Azad, a jailer at a women's prison who transforms into a vigilante, and Vikram Rathore, an army officer. The film, directed by Atlee, also featured a strong cast including Deepika Padukone, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Riddhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover.
The film was a commercial success, grossing over Rs 1,600 crore globally. The National Award also recognizes Shah Rukh Khan's prolific output in 2023, as he had three successful films that year, including Jawan, Pathaan, and Dunki.
The 71st National Film Awards also saw 12th Fail win Best Feature Film, and veteran actress Rani Mukerji receive the Best Actress award. The awards were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, celebrating the best cinema certified in 2023.
Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt video message, thanking his family, the director, producer, and the entire team of Jawan. He also thanked the government, jury, and ministry for the award. The video, shared on his official X account on August 1, 2025, was filled with humour and emotion.
The actor mentioned that winning the National Award is a moment he will cherish for a lifetime. He expressed feelings of overwhelming gratitude, pride, and humility. He also thanked everyone who championed his performance in Jawan.
This achievement is widely celebrated as a landmark in Shah Rukh Khan's illustrious acting career. His film, Jawan, was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. The video ended with Shah Rukh Khan expressing his heartfelt thanks for the National Award.
Summary of key Best Actor winners at the 71st National Film Awards: - Best Actor (Male): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) (joint winners) - Best Feature Film: 12th Fail - Best Actress: Rani Mukerji
[1] National Film Award for Best Actor [2] 71st National Film Awards [3] List of winners of the 71st National Film Awards [4] Shah Rukh Khan's films in 2023
- Shah Rukh Khan's win at the National Film Award for Best Actor (Male) for his role in Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards is a significant milestone in his illustrious acting career.
- The 71st National Film Awards, announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 2025, also saw a joint win for Best Actor (Male) between Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey, with Khan winning for his role in Jawan.
- As part of Shah Rukh Khan's prolific output in 2023, Jawan was one of the three successful films he starred in, alongside Pathaan and Dunki.
- To better understand the winners of the 71st National Film Awards, one can refer to the list of winners or the summary of key Best Actor winners, which includes Shah Rukh Khan's win for Jawan.
