After more than three decades in the industry, Shah Rukh Khan finally has a National Award to his name. At the 71st National Film Awards held in New Delhi on September 23, the superstar took home the Best Actor trophy for his powerhouse performance in Atlee’s blockbuster Jawan. It’s a landmark achievement for the actor who has ruled hearts since his early theatre days in Delhi and gone on to become one of the most recognisable faces of Indian cinema.

The evening turned even more special when President Droupadi Murmu presented him the honour. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, introduced him with words that captured the nation’s admiration: “The man whose smile crosses borders and whose dialogues have become part of our collective vocabulary receives

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