MUMBAI, Feb 21 (Online): After receiving the award, Shah Rukh Khan said that he is “genuinely very thrilled and touched” that people have recognised the work he has put in.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan won the award in the Best Actor category at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (DPIFF) 2024. He was honoured for his performance in Atlee’s directorial Jawan.
In a video shared by a fan account, Shah Rukh said in his acceptance speech that he hadn’t received the Best Actor Award in a long time. He added that it seemed as if he “would not get it again”. (Also Read | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards: Shah Rukh Khan greets Rani Mukerji with a hug, kiss)
Shah Rukh Khan at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards.
Shah Rukh Khan at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards.
Shah Rukh on how he loves awards
Shah Rukh said, “Shukriya sari jury member ka jinhone mujhko best actor ke liye layak samjha. Aur bahut saal ho gaye mujhe Best Actor ka award nahin mila toh aisa lagne laga tha ki ab milega hi nahin. Mujhe bahut khushi hai. Mujhe awards bahut ache lagte hai main thoda laalchi hu, greedy hu.
Mere se zaada Vinod Chopra ko acche lagte hai. Hum dono share karlenge Vinod (I thank jury who considered me worthy of the Best Actor award. I have not received the Best Actor Award in a long time. It seemed as if I would not get it again. I am extremely happy. I like awards. I am a bit greedy. Vidhu Vinod Chopra likes it more than me. We will share it Vinod).”