Having worked for over three decades in the film industry, Shah Rukh Khan has been honoured with his first National Film Award. The actor has been recognized as Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards for his performance in Jawan. Shah Rukh took to social media after the announcement, posting a video where he expressed his humility and gratitude to have been given the award. He added a caption saying, "Thank you for honouring me with the National Award. Thanks to the jury, the I&B ministry. Iss samman ke liye Bharat Sarkar ka dhanyawaad. Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me.