Shah Rukh Khan receives maiden National Award from President Droupadi Murmu
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday received his maiden National Award in his long career spanning over 30 years from President Droupadi Murmu.
The 71st National Film Award ceremony was held at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the National Film Award for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for his film 'Jawan'.
— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025
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Khan won the award in the Best Actor category for his role in Jawan, a socio-political commentary.
Congratulating her husband, SRK's wife Gauri Khan wrote on Instagram, "What a journey it’s been @iamsrk. Congratulations on winning the National Award!!!
"So deserving… it’s a result of your years of hardwork and dedication. Now I’m designing a special mantle for this award."
The 59-year-old actor won it jointly with Vikrant Massey, who won it for 12th Fail.
In 12th Fail, Vikrant played the role of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who became an IPS officer battling poverty.
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Actor Vikrant Massey with the National Film Award for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for his film '12th Fail'.
— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025
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Khan's contemporary actress Rani Mukerji won the National Award in the Best Actress category for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, which was based on the real-life story of Sagarika Chakraborty, whose children were taken away by Norwegian authorities over cultural differences in parenting in 2011.
Both Vikrant and Rani were also conferred the award by President Murmu on Tuesday.
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Actor Rani Mukerji with the National Film Award for the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her life 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'
— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025
(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/p4Tv1e1wbK
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