Actor Anupam Kher has opened up about Shah Rukh Khan ’s first National Film Award win, saying the honour was long overdue. Speaking to PTI, Kher said Shah Rukh “100 per cent should have got the National Award” for his 2004 film Swades . He added that the actor went “unrecognised” for years despite memorable performances.

Anupam Kher on Shah Rukh Khan ’s recognition

Kher, who has worked with Shah Rukh in several films, shared that he was personally happy to see the actor finally honoured after decades in cinema. “I am very happy for him, and personally happy that he finally got it after 40 years. You can imagine his disappointment for Swades , he 100 per cent should have got the National Award. So many other performances, like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, went unrecognised. Eac

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