Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey Win Best Actor at 71st National Film Awards

The 71st National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi turned into a historic moment for Bollywood as President Droupadi Murmu presented the Best Actor award jointly to Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey. For Shah Rukh Khan, it marked his first-ever National Award in a career spanning over three decades, won for his powerful role in “Jawan.” Vikrant Massey earned the honor for his moving performance in “12th Fail,” which also bagged the Best Feature Film award.

The event also celebrated women in cinema, with Rani Mukerji winning Best Actress for her performance in “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.” The Best Hindi Film award went to “Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery,” while regional cinema was recognized with “Bhagavanth Kesari” as Best Telugu Film and “Parking” as Best Tamil Film.

The recognition comes at a crucial point in Shah Rukh Khan’s career, as he is currently working on the action-drama “King,” alongside Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Suhana Khan. Meanwhile, his son Aryan Khan has stepped into direction with his Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which has garnered positive reviews.

For Vikrant Massey, the award strengthens his reputation as one of India’s most versatile actors. He is preparing for his international project “White,” where he plays Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, while also enjoying the success of his recent romantic drama “Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan.”

The 71st National Awards reaffirmed Indian cinema’s growing diversity and talent, showcasing not only mainstream stars but also socially impactful stories, making it a landmark year for the industry.