National Awards 2025: Kajol, AR Rahman, Riddhi Dogra Celebrate Shah Rukh Khan's First National Award Win

The 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, 2025, and it turned out to be a historic moment for Shah Rukh Khan, who won his first-ever National Award in the Best Actor (Leading Role) category for his performance in Jawaan. He shared the honor with Vikrant Massey, who won for 12th Fail.

Rani Mukerji was awarded Best Actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and Sudipto Sen bagged Best Director for The Kerala Story. As the announcements rolled in, celebrations erupted across the film industry with friends and fans showering wishes on the winners.

AR Rahman calls Shah Rukh a ‘Legend’

Music maestro AR Rahman, a seven-time National Award winner himself, congratulated SRK on social media. Reacting to Shah Rukh’s emotional thank-you video, he wrote simply yet powerfully:
“Congratulations Legend.”

Kajol cheers for SRK, Rani, and Karan Johar

Kajol took to social media to extend heartfelt congratulations to Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar. Karan’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani won Best Popular Film and Best Choreography for Dhindora Baaje Re.
She wrote:
"Your name is written everywhere in entertainment! Congratulations."
Praising Shah Rukh, Kajol added:
"Congratulations for your big win."

Riddhi Dogra’s emotional post for her 'Jawan' co-star

Riddhi Dogra, who played Shah Rukh's adoptive mother in Jawaan, expressed her joy through a warm message:
"The best news. The best film. This fake mother of her Jawan son is over the moon with real joy. Congratulations @iamsrk, @Atlee_dir and entire team. Big love!!!"

As Shah Rukh Khan finally adds a National Award to his crown after 33 years in the industry, the love and admiration pouring in from friends, collaborators, and legends like AR Rahman only make the moment more special.