National Awards 2025: Shah Rukh Khan has clinched the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards, finally earning a National Film Award in acting after more than 33 years in Indian cinema. He shares this honour with Vikrant Massey—who won for his role in 12th Fail—for Khan’s powerful dual‑role performance in Atlee’s 2023 blockbuster Jawan.
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National Awards 2025: Shah Rukh shares heartfelt message
In a heartfelt video message, Khan spoke of being “overwhelmed with gratitude, pride and humility,” framing the award not as a final destination but as a responsibility to truthfully represent stories on screen. Fans and critics alike celebrated the win as long overdue, remarking that Khan had delivered landmark performances in films like Swades, Chak De! India, and My Name Is Khan, yet the National Award had eluded him until now.
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In Summary
Shah Rukh Khan’s first National Film Award as Best Actor for Jawan marks a major moment—officially crowning one of Indian cinema’s most beloved and critically acclaimed talents. As he humbly said, the honour is not the end, but fuel to continue striving.
