Shah Rukh Khan has finally done it. He has won the first National Award for Best Actor for Jawan, which was released in 2023. He shared this award with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail.
In Jawan, SRK played two different roles. One was a brave vigilante soldier. The other was his determined prison-born son. The jury praised his performance. They called it a mix of power and emotion.
Vikrant Massey won an award as the best actor portraying IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in 12th Fail. The movie is based on the story of a man who beats all sorts of problems and barriers and clears the highly-acclaimed UPSC exams.
Celebrations and Reactions of Other Stars
The news brought celebrations in the film industry. Kajol, Deepika Padukone, Farah Khan, AR Rahman, and Anil Kapoor sent him their wishes. Actress Divya Dutta said she was very happy for him. She said a National Award can change how the industry sees an actor.
Fans also celebrated online. Many said SRK should have won long ago. They pointed to films like Swades and Chak De India. Actress Urvashi questioned the jury’s choices. She asked why Vijayaraghavan got Best Supporting Actor while SRK was Best Actor.
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar asked everyone to respect the jury. He said judging is not easy and involves many factors.
71st National Film Awards 2025 Winner List
| Category | Winner(s) |
| Best Feature Film | 12th Fail (Hindi) |
| Best Popular Film | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |
| Best Film with Social Values | Sam Bahadur |
| Best Director | Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) |
| Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan For Jawan and Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail |
| Best Actress | Rani Mukerji for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vijayaraghavan (Pookkaalam), M.S. Bhaskar (Parking) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash) |
| Best Malayalam Film | Ullozhukku |
| Best Tamil Film | Parking |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shilpa Rao (“Chaliya” – Jawan) |
| Best Male Playback Singer | PVN S Rohit (“Premisthunna” – Baby) |
Precious Moment for the Actor
This award is a big moment for Shah Rukh Khan. He has acted in over 90 films. Shah Rukh has broken box office records. He has received many awards, but for Indian cinema, winning the National Award is the most prestigious honour.
The award is given by the Government of India. It recognises excellence in both popular and meaningful films. This year’s results show the jury’s mix of choices. They honoured both commercial blockbusters and realistic dramas.
In Brief
Shah Rukh Khan has finally won his first National Award after more than 30 years and over 90 films. The night celebrated talent from Bollywood, Malayalam, and Tamil cinema. For SRK, the award is proof that recognition can come after many years. For his fans, it is a long-awaited moment of pride.
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