Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Film Award for Jawan

After a legendary career spanning over three decades, Shah Rukh Khan has finally won his first-ever National Film Award for his performance in Jawan, a long-awaited and emotional milestone for one of India’s most iconic stars.

The actor shared the Best Actor prize with Vikrant Massey, who won the award for 12th Fail.

In a social media post, Khan says the National Award is not just about achievement but it's a reminder that what he does matters.

Meanwhile, Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.

Feature Film Awards:

Best Feature Film: 12th Fail

Best Actor (Leading Role): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) & Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) – jointly

Best Actress (Leading Role): Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)

Best Supporting Actor: Vijayaraghavan (Pookkalam) & Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking) – jointly

Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi (Ullazhukku) & Janki Bodiwala (Vash) – jointly

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social & Environmental Values: Sam Bahadur

Best Children's Film: Naal 2 (Marathi)

Best Film in AVGC (Animation/VFX): Hanuman (Telugu)

Feature Film — Regional Languages Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery

Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari

Best Tamil Film: Parking

Best Gujarati Film: Vash

Best Odia Film: Pushkara

Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai

Best Malayalam Film: Ullazhukku

Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope

Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge

Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982

Major Directing and Technical Awards:

Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)

Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani)

Best Action Direction: Nandu & Prudhvi Hanu-Man (HanuMan)

Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Balagam)

Best Music Direction (Songs): G.V. Prakash Kumar (Vaathi)

Best Music Direction (Background Score): Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal)

Best Male Playback Singer: P.V.N.S. Rohit (Baby)

Best Female Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Jawan)

Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story)

Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkalam)

Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran & Hariharan Muralidaran (Animal)

Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018: Everyone Is A Hero)

Best Make-up Artist: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur)

Best Costume Designer: Sachin Lavalekar, Divuyaa Gambhir & Nidhhi Gambhir (Sam Bahadur)

Special Mention:

M.R. Radhakrishnan (Re-recording mixer) for Animal

Source: Hindustan Times