Shah Rukh Khan made his Bollywood debut in 1992, with the film, Deewana, and since then he has ruled the Indian film industry for more than three decades now. In 2023, he surprised the audience with three films, Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki. Now, at the 71st National Film Awards, Shah Rukh Khan has finally received the recognition he deserves.
Shah Rukh Khan receives his first-ever National Award
After entertaining the audience for 33 years, Shah Rukh Khan received his first National Award for Best Actor for the 2023 blockbuster film, Jawan. This award is a major moment in his career, considering his work, acting, popularity and impact on Indian cinema. Shah Rukh Khan has given several hit films like DDLJ, Swades, Chak De! India, and My Name is Khan, all of which have received appreciation globally, but despite all the love, he never got a National Award, until today. Shah Rukh Khan also shared his National Award with actor, Vikrant Massey for his film, 12th Fail.
What made Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan stand out?
There can be multiple reasons to how Jawan stood out among all other hit Bollywood films. One of the reasons for its success can be Shah Rukh Khan’s double role, one as a soldier, who turned into a protective father and second role as a jailer. His performance in both the roles was widely appreciated for its versatility and depth.
The second reason can be the strong social message that the film carried. The director of the film, Atlee very beautifully incorporated major social issues like corruption in healthcare, arms industry and suicides of farmers. These themes helped people connect with the film and it left a lasting impact on the audience.
The third reason can be its pan-India appeal. Jawan had a strong Tamil cinema influence as it featured hit South Indian stars like Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. The film also was not just released in Hindi, but also in Tamil and Telugu, which helped it perform well across different regions. As a result, the film ended up earning more than Rs. 600 crores.
More about the film, Jawan
Jawan is a 2023, action-packed film directed by Atlee. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a double role alongside South Indian superstars, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, who makes a short yet important cameo. The film follows a group, who set out to right the wrongs in society. For those, who missed it in the theatre, Jawan is available for streaming on the OTT platform, Netflix.
More about Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most successful and loved Bollywood actors. He is often known as the ‘King of Bollywood’. In 33 years, SRK gave films like Veer Zaara, Dear Zindagi, Main Hoon Na, Devdas, Chennai Express and more. Gradually, he built a career, which is not just loved in India, but across the world.
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming project includes his film, King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, and it will mark the theatrical debut of SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan. The film is scheduled to release in 2026, and will star actors like Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Raghav Juyal.
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