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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman producer Viveck Vaswani defends Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win for Jawan
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win created a buzz on social media. Many argued that the actor should have got the Best Actor award for his films like Swades and Chak De India, rather than for Jawan. Now, his Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman producer Viveck Vaswani has defended his National Award win, calling Jawan 'a relevant film'. Viveck Vaswani says Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan is a relevant film. Viveck Vaswani defends Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win On Tuesday, Viveck, who not only co-produced SRK's film Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman but also acted in the film and played the role of Lovechand Kukreja, took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'Just putting it out there. It's a National Award. It's not small. And Jawaan was a great performance and a relevant film for the times. And Ashutosh Gowariker is one of the most ethical people in the industry, I've known him longer than SRK! 🙏' Earlier, when the National Awards were announced on August 1, the filmmaker also congratulated Shah Rukh for the Best Actor win and wrote, 'Congratulations @iamsrk on the National Award! Very late but very very deserving!' SRK replied to him, 'thank you for the wishes. All started with you. Raju finally ban gaya gentleman.' Shah Rukh shared the National Award for Best Actor for Jawan with Vikrant Massey for his performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Another National Award win that grabbed headlines was The Kerala Story winning two National Awards, Best Director for Sudipto Sen and Best Cinematographer for Prasantanu Mohapatra. Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie Shah Rukh will next be seen in the movie King. The action thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand, also stars his daughter Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Saurabh Shukla in key roles. While the full cast has not been revealed yet, reports state that Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff might also be a part of the film. The film is currently under production and the release date is yet to be announced.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Viveck Vaswani defends Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win for Jawan: ‘It's not small. It's a relevant film for the times'
's National Award win for Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards has sparked both celebration and controversy. While fans hailed the recognition, some netizens questioned whether the Atlee directorial was the right film to earn him the coveted Best Actor honour, suggesting instead that SRK should have won for other performances in his three-decade career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Amid the noise, veteran filmmaker and Shah Rukh's longtime friend Viveck Vaswani stepped in with a heartfelt defense. 'It's not small... Jawan was a great performance' Viveck Vaswani took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and posted a message that read, 'Just putting it out there. It's a National Award. It's not small. And Jawan was a great performance and a relevant film for the times. And Ashutosh Gowariker is one of the most ethical people in the industry — I've known him longer than SRK!' He also shared a throwback photo with the superstar and added, 'Congratulations @iamsrk on the National Award! Very late but very, very deserving!' Shah Rukh Khan tells Gauri to 'brag about him' at dinner after her national award post SRK replies: 'All started with you' In a touching moment of nostalgia, Shah Rukh Khan replied to Vaswani's post, saying, 'Thank you for the wishes. All started with you. Raju finally ban gaya gentleman.' The line is a sweet nod to their first collaboration, the 1992 film Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. For those unfamiliar with their journey, Viveck Vaswani played a pivotal role in SRK's early career. When the actor moved to Mumbai in the early '90s, he stayed at Viveck's home. The two became collaborators and close friends, later working together on King Uncle, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, and English Babu Desi Mem. What's next for King Khan? On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next high-octane action film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is reportedly set to feature Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone in key roles, although an official confirmation is yet to come.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'It all started with you': Shah Rukh Khan thanks longtime friend after National Award win
As Shah Rukh Khan celebrates a landmark moment in his illustrious career — winning Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards for Jawan — fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with love and congratulations. But one message, in particular, has stood out for its nostalgic value: a tweet from his old friend Viveck Vaswani. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Viveck shared an old photo of Shah Rukh flashing his signature smile. 'Congratulations @iamsrk on the National Award! Very late but very, very deserving!' he wrote. The King of Bollywood replied with warmth and gratitude: 'Thank u for the wishes. All started with you. Raju finally ban gaya gentleman.' Thank u for the wishes. All started with you. Raju finally ban gaya gentleman. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 3, 2025 Shah Rukh's 1992 breakout film Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, co-produced by Vaswani, was a career-defining moment for the then-rising star. While Shah Rukh played Raj 'Raju' Mathur, Vaswani appeared as Lovechand Kukreja. The film, directed by Aziz Mirza, also featured Juhi Chawla, Nana Patekar, and Amrita Singh, and helped cement SRK's place in Bollywood. Their friendship dates back even further. When Shah Rukh first moved to Mumbai in the early '90s, it was Viveck who welcomed him into his home and helped him navigate the film industry. The two went on to collaborate on multiple projects, including English Babu Desi Mem, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, and King Uncle. Over the years, however, their contact became limited. In an interview last year with Siddharth Kannan, Viveck candidly shared, 'We don't talk. We don't meet. But when we do, it's as if the years were not there.' Now the dean of a film school, Viveck acknowledged Shah Rukh's larger-than-life status while remaining content with his own grounded lifestyle. 'I travel by bus, local train, and Shah Rukh is a superstar.' Still, the mutual respect and emotional bond clearly remain. On Viveck's birthday last year, SRK had replied to his wish with another heartfelt note: 'Thanks my friend…and convincer of making me join the industry. Love u and a big hug.' Shah Rukh is currently gearing up for his next project, King, directed by Siddharth Anand. It is rumored to star Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Abhishek Bachchan.
