Mukesh Khanna defends Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win: "He has been working hard for the past 40 years now...

Winning a National Award is always a headline moment—it takes grit, grind, and an ocean of dedication to earn something that big. So when Shah Rukh Khan bagged his very first one, history wasn’t just made, it was sealed in gold. And yes, the King absolutely deserved it. But oh well, what’s a fairy tale without a little drama, right? As the entertainment world exploded with joy over the National Awards, SRK’s win was the cherry on top of an already sweet celebration. But in true Bollywood fashion, not everyone was clapping in unison. South actress Urvashi, fresh off her own Best Supporting Actress win for Ullozhukku, decided to stir the pot by questioning the jury’s fairness and the criteria behind King Khan’s selection.

Enter Mukesh Khanna, the OG superhero from Shaktimaan, who swooped in to defend SRK like a caped crusader. “People said he should’ve gotten it for Swades, not Jawan,” he pointed out, reminding everyone that even A. R. Rahman’s Oscar came for “Jai Ho” and not for his earlier gems. His bottom line? “Shah Rukh has been working hard for the past 40 years—what’s wrong with him getting a National Award now?”

And then came the King himself, with the kind of heartfelt gratitude only SRK can pull off. In a video that had fans melting, he thanked his family for putting up with his cinema obsession, calling the award not just an achievement but a reminder that his work matters. “It tells me to keep going, keep working hard, keep creating,” he said, promising to use the recognition not as a finish line but as fuel to keep striving.

Because for Shah Rukh Khan, acting isn’t just a job—it’s a responsibility. And if there’s one thing the King knows how to do, it’s rule—be it hearts, box offices, or now, the National Awards stage. Drama or no drama, this crown fits just right.
**This news was published on Times of India on 6th August, 2025.

 

 

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