MOHANLAL, SRK, RANI MUKERJI & VIKRANT MASSEY SHINE WITH PROUD HONOURS

The awards were presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu

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SRK and Rani Mukerji at 71st National Film Awards ceremony

The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced in August and on September 23, the winners were honoured with their awards in the presence of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony started at 4 pm and was held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan received the award for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ for the first time, for his work in the film ‘Jawan’ (2023). Despite winning honours in India and internationally, this is Shah Rukh’s first National Award. He shared the award with actor Vikrant Massey, who received it for his role in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's directorial ‘12th Fail.

Shah Rukh Khan received his first-ever National Award as he won the ‘Best Actor’ award for his film ‘Jawan, marking a historic moment in his 33-year-long movie career. Shah Rukh Khan shared his award with Vikrant Massey, who won the ‘Best Actor’ award for ‘12th Fail.

Shah Rukh got on the stage amid loud cheers as he received the National Award from President Droupadi Murmu. The superstar also addressed the crowd with a namaste before taking the award. He looked dapper in a black and white outfit. 'Jawan' was one of the biggest blockbusters of recent times, earning Rs 1,160 crore worldwide. The film was directed by Atlee and produced by Gauri Khan under ‘Red Chillies Entertainment.

"To be honoured with a National Award is a moment I will cherish for a lifetime," said Shah Rukh Khan after receiving his first National Award from President Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.