Mumbai, India — After a remarkable 33-year career in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has garnered his first National Award, a significant recognition that had eluded him for decades. He received the Best Actor award for his performance in “Jawan,” a film that further solidified his status as one of the industry’s biggest stars. Khan shares this honor with Vikrant Massey, who was acknowledged for his role in “12th Fail.”
The 59-year-old actor has openly expressed his passion for awards throughout his career, which began in 1992 with his debut role in “Deewana.” His desire for the prestigious Best Actor accolade was so intense that it once led him to attempt bribing the Filmfare jury to secure a win for his role in “Baazigar.” During a 1994 appearance on the show “Aap Ki Adaalat,” Khan disclosed this incident, admitting that his fervor for recognition at that time transformed him into someone desperate for validation.
Khan revealed that he entered the office of the Filmfare editor and made a monetary offer, which was promptly declined. Ironically, he went on to win the Filmfare Best Actor award that year for “Baazigar,” a film that achieved both commercial and critical success. This victory marked the beginning of a prolific career in which Khan has collected over 300 awards, including 15 Filmfare accolades.
Despite his array of successes, the National Award has come late in his career, especially considering his standout performances in landmark films such as “Chak De! India,” “Swades,” “Dil Se,” “Devdas,” and “My Name Is Khan.” Although he did receive a Filmfare award for his performance in “My Name Is Khan,” the National recognition had remained out of reach until now.
Khan’s current phase in the industry marks a remarkable comeback after a challenging period from 2016 to 2018, during which he faced a string of box-office flops. Taking a five-year hiatus, he returned with a blockbuster in 2023, starring in “Pathaan,” which garnered over ₹1,000 crores globally. He replicated this success with “Jawan,” which also crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark, followed by another hit, “Dunki,” directed by Rajkumar Hirani, which collected ₹444.44 crores.
Looking ahead, Khan is set to star in “King,” an action series that will mark his daughter, Suhana Khan’s, big-screen debut. The film is anticipated to be released around Eid 2026, adding another exciting project to his already dynamic career.
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