A momentous night unfolds for superstar Shah Rukh Khan as he secures the ‘Best Actor’ accolade at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (DPIFF) 2024.

SRK’s stellar portrayal in Atlee’s ‘Jawan’ earned him this esteemed recognition.

In his acceptance speech, he quipped, “Shukriya sari jury member ka jinhone mujhko best actor ke liye layak samjha aur bhaut saal ho gaye mujhe best actor ka award nahin mila toh aisa lagne laga tha ki ab milega hi nahin. Mujhe bhaut khushi hai. Mujhe awards bhaut ache lagte hai …main thoda laalchi hu, greedy hu. (I thank the jury who deemed me worthy of the Best Actor award. It’s been many years since I received the Best Actor Award, so it felt like it might not happen again…So, I am extremely happy. I like awards. I am a bit greedy)

SRK also expressed gratitude to the entire team of ‘Jawan’ and the audience.

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“I am genuinely thrilled and touched that people have recognized the work that I have put in. The work of an artist is not just about them; it’s about all the people around them who make everything come together…So, a lot of people’s hard work is involved in making ‘Jawan’ and helping me win this award. I promise I will keep working hard and entertain India and people who are living abroad…whether it takes me to dance, to fall, to fly, to romance, to be evil, to be a bad guy, to be a good guy…Inshallah, I will keep working hard,” SRK said, sporting a big smile.

SRK made a triumphant return to the silver screen with Siddharth Anand’s ‘Pathaan’ in January 2023, showcasing his prowess in action and leaving audiences in awe. The film shattered box office records and earned its place among the highest-grossing films in the Indian film industry. This marked SRK’s first hit after a four-year sabbatical following a series of disappointments like ‘Zero’ and ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’.

Following ‘Pathaan’, King Khan graced theaters once again in September with ‘Jawan’, where he mesmerized audiences with yet another action-packed performance. The film grossed over Rs 1000 cr. worldwide, solidifying SRK’s phenomenal year.

In December, he captivated audiences with ‘Dunki’, which also saw decent success at the box office. (ANI)