By News18,Shreyanka Mazumdar

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Bollywood royalty gathered for a night to remember as Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar were honoured at the 71st National Film Awards. SRK clinched his first National Award for Jawan, Rani won Best Actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and Karan’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani received top recognition. Fans are already raving over a viral photo of the trio dining at Rashtrapati Bhavan post the award ceremony.
Shah Rukh’s Long-Awaited Win
Shah Rukh Khan received the Rajat Kamal award for Best Actor from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi. The moment was made sweeter when his children, Suhana and Aryan, shared a heartfelt post, saying, “You always said you never win the silver, only lose the gold, but this Silver is Gold… Our hearts are so happy seeing you receive the prestigious National Award. Congratulations, papa. We love you.”
Rani Mukerji’s Emotional National Award Win
Rani Mukerji added another milestone to her illustrious career, winning Best Actress. Her presence at the post-award dinner alongside SRK and Karan Johar became an instant fan favourite. Social media fan clubs have widely shared a picture of the trio together, calling it a “magical moment of Bollywood icons.”
Karan Johar’s Heartfelt Notes
Karan Johar took home the award for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which won “Most Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.” Sharing his excitement on Instagram, he wrote: “So humbled and honoured to win the most POPULAR FILM PROVIDING WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT at the NATIONAL AWARDS @mib_india #71stnationalfilmawards .. Apoorva @apoorva1972 and I are deeply grateful to our entire family @dharmamovies for being our soul and spine…. So emotional to win in the same year as Rani and Bhai @iamsrk (missed taking a photo with him) … thank you all for all the love to our film #rockyaurranikipremkahani and @ranveersingh and @aliaabhatt I just have to say … Karan Johar this side and I am fragile today… thanks to the love and recognition.”
Fans Share Viral Moments
The candid dinner photo of SRK, Rani, and Karan at Rashtrapati Bhavan has quickly gone viral, capturing fans’ hearts. Many are celebrating the rare gathering of three of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars in one frame.