Shah Rukh Khan has finally bagged the National Award for Best Actor, and fans across the country couldn’t be happier. But not everyone is thrilled. While many are celebrating his big win for the 2023 blockbuster ‘Jawan,’ others are criticizing the decision, saying the film didn’t deserve such a prestigious honor.Amid this mixed reaction, popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani has stepped in to defend the film and SRK’s performance.
Ashish calls out the ‘forced hatred’
Taking to his X handle on Monday, Ashish Chanchlani shared his honest thoughts on the ongoing criticism of ‘Jawan.’ He wrote, “Will never understand this forced “hatred” for #Jawan. It’s my most favorite SRK film after Chak De. It was entertaining and was also beautifully shot (sic).”His post quickly grabbed attention. While some people agreed with him, others still felt SRK had delivered more powerful performances in other films and should have been awarded for one of those instead.
Netizens express their confusion online
One user explained that the criticism isn’t about hating the film but more about the surprise over the award being given for ‘Jawan’ specifically. “It’s very easy to understand that no one is hating Jawan, but they are perplexed by the selection of SRK as getting the best actor for this. There were numerous movies where the acting level was 100x better than this. Indeed, it was a great mass masala entertainer film (sic),” the user wrote.
SRK wins alongside Vikrant Massey
The National Award for Best Actor this year is being shared by Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey, who won for his performance in ‘12th Fail.’ The announcement brought in a wave of reactions across social media, with many praising both actors for their work.
SRK shared a heartfelt thank you post
Soon after the award was announced, Shah Rukh Khan posted a heartfelt note online. His arm was seen in a sling, but that didn’t stop him from expressing his deep gratitude. He wrote, “Namashkar and Adaab. Needless to say, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility. To be honored with a National Award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime.”He continued, “A National Award is not just about achievement. It’s a reminder that what I do matters. It tells me to keep going, keep working hard, keep creating, and keep serving cinema. In a world full of noise, to be heard—to be truly heard—is a blessing. And I promise to you to use the recognition not as a finish line, but as a fuel to continue striving, learning, and giving back.”
