Atlee calls 'Jawan' his first 'love letter' to Shah Rukh Khan as SRK wins big at 71st National Film Awards

The 71st National Film Awards for 2023 recently brought a monumental win for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who clinched his first National Award after an illustrious 35-year career. Khan was honored with the Best Actor award for his stellar performance in the blockbuster film 'Jawan'. This long-awaited victory has ignited widespread joy among his fans and the entire film industry, who have overwhelmingly embraced both his performance and the film itself.

'Jawan' director Atlee pens an emotional tribute to Shah Rukh Khan

Following this, 'Jawan' director Atlee shared a heartfelt message on his social media page. “This victory is very meaningful. Shah Rukh sir, working with you has been a great privilege of my life. This film is my first love letter to you. There will be many more to come. "My thanks to Gauri Khan madam, the Red Chillies Entertainment team, and every member of my team for giving me this opportunity," he said.

A fanboy turned filmmaker

Atlee continued, “Working with you (Shah Rukh Khan) on 'Jawan' was a dream come true for me as a fan. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks to composer Anirudh for providing wonderful songs and background score for this film. I am very happy that singer Shilpa Rao won the National Award for the song 'Chaleya'," he shared.

SRK’s dual role delivered a powerful message

It is noteworthy that 'Jawan' created a record at the box office. The film, which collected over Rs. 1100 crore, became the most well-received mega hit in the history of Hindi cinema. Playing the dual roles of a father and son, Shah Rukh Khan has portrayed his struggles for social justice and constitutionalism in a unique and impactful way. 'Jawan', which was celebrated by fans as Shah Rukh Khan's mass comeback, is even more memorable after the actor's National Award victory.