Famous person Shah Rukh Khan’s win on the seventieth Nationwide Movie Awards continues to dominate headlines and social media feeds. Honoured with the Greatest Actor award for his twin function in Jawan, Khan just lately obtained a congratulatory be aware from senior Congress chief Shashi Tharoor — but it surely was the actor’s cheeky comeback that really stole the highlight.
After the awards had been introduced, Tharoor, well-known (and infrequently memed) for his flamboyant vocabulary, posted on X (previously Twitter), “A Nationwide Treasure wins a Nationwide Award! Congratulations iamsrk!”
Khan, by no means one to overlook a punchline, responded with trademark wit: “Thank u for the easy reward Mr Tharoor. Wouldn’t have understood one thing extra magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha.”
Following the announcement, the Jawan star additionally shared a heartfelt video message with followers.
“Namaskar and Adab,” he started warmly. “Evidently, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude, delight and humility. To be honoured with the Nationwide Award is a second that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.”
He expressed his because of the jury, the Ministry of Info and Broadcasting, and his supporters, saying, “This award is for you, as every award is. And yeah, I might like to unfold my arms for you and share my love, however I’m a bit indisposed. However don’t fear, simply hold the popcorn prepared. I’ll be again in theatres and shortly on the display. So until then, simply with one hand. Prepared!”
Khan additionally posted on Instagram, captioning his put up: “Thanks for honouring me with the Nationwide Award. Because of the jury, the I&B ministry… Iss samman ke liye Bharat Sarkar ka dhanyawaad. Overwhelmed with the love showered upon me. Half a hug to everybody as we speak.”
