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A South superstar's private apology to Tamannaah Bhatia now goes public. Actress reveals superstar's behaviour after she refused a scene
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Imtiaz Ali supports Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win for 'Jawan' as veteran actress Urvashi questions the winners: 'If the country has honoured him...'
As SRK wins the prestigious National Award for Jawan, it's the perfect moment to reminisce about the entertainment he delivered with the film read more Shah Rukh Khan is indeed the biggest superstar of Indian cinema, having delivered numerous mega blockbusters. Well renowned as 'King Khan' and the 'Baadshah of Bollywood', he is a superstar with unmatched stardom spread across the globe. A recipient of many prestigious awards and honours, both nationally and internationally, SRK has now bagged his first National Award for Jawan. Yes, it's a National Award win for the King of Hearts, Shah Rukh Khan. While he has been ruling the hearts of audiences with his undeniable charm, wit, and outstanding performances for 33 years, a National Award is truly well deserved for the superstar. Considering the kind of love he garners from across the globe, he remains one of the biggest superstars Indian cinema has ever had. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Veteran actress Urvashi, who won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards for her role as Leelamma in Christo Tomy's Ullozhukku, questioned the jury's decision. 'Is there any standard scale for acting? Or is it that after a certain age, this is all you'll get?' she asked. She further added, 'This is not pension money to be silently accepted. How are these decisions made? What criteria is followed?' Now, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has backed SRK and said in an interview with IANS, 'No, no. If the country has honoured him, it's obviously a big thing. I would like to congratulate Shah Rukh Khan and all the people who got this big award. Thank you.' As SRK wins the prestigious National Award for Jawan, it's the perfect moment to reminisce about the entertainment he delivered with the film. Blending action, romance, and drama, SRK delivered a true blockbuster that dominated the box office with whopping collections. Moreover, while Shah Rukh Khan has added yet another prestigious honour to his name by winning the National Award, he is also the recipient of some of the most esteemed accolades in the world. He has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion of Honour by the Government of France. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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Ranveer Allahbadia Sets The Record Straight, Celebs Claiming To Boycott His Show After India's Got Latent Row Were Never Invited'
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