Bollywood Superstar’s Clever Response to Congress MP’s Congratulatory Tweet Goes Viral
Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has made headlines again—this time for his humorous and eloquent thank-you message to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, following Tharoor’s congratulatory note on Khan’s first-ever National Film Award win.
The internet is buzzing with reactions to Khan’s response, which mimicked Tharoor’s famously verbose style while keeping it playful and charming.
🏆 Shah Rukh Khan Wins First National Award in 33 Years
- At the 71st National Film Awards (announced on August 2), Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor for his 2023 blockbuster film Jawan.
- This is Khan’s first National Award in his 33-year-long career.
- Directed by Atlee, Jawan starred Shah Rukh in dual roles, alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and a cameo by Deepika Padukone.
📢 Shashi Tharoor’s Tweet and SRK’s Viral Reply
MP Shashi Tharoor, known for his rich vocabulary and literary flair, kept his congratulatory message simple:
“A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk!”
Khan responded with a Tharoor-style retort that sent fans into a frenzy:
“Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor… would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha (sic).”
This witty exchange quickly went viral, drawing praise for both men’s sense of humor and linguistic playfulness.
🎬 About Jawan — The Award-Winning Film
- Plot: Jawan follows Azad, the jailer of a women’s prison who turns vigilante to fight corruption.
- Cast: Shah Rukh Khan (dual roles), Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone (cameo)
- Director: Atlee
- Release Year: 2023
- Impact: One of the year’s biggest commercial and critical hits
🎥 Shah Rukh Khan’s Thank-You Video After The Win
Following the announcement, Shah Rukh Khan posted a heartfelt video message to express his gratitude. With his arm in a sling, standing before a bookshelf, Khan said:
“To be honoured with the National Award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much to the jury, the chairman and to the I&B ministry and to everyone who thought I was worthy of this honour. I want to thank all my directors and writers, especially for the year 2023.”
He continued:
“So, thank you Raju sir, thank you Saeed and especially thanks to Atlee sir and his team for giving me the opportunity in Jawan and trusting me to deliver and be worthy of this award.”
🧠 “A Responsibility, Not Just Achievement”
Khan emphasized the deeper meaning behind the award:
“This is not just a recognition. It’s a responsibility. A reminder that what I do matters.”
He added that the award motivates him to:
- Keep striving and working hard
- Continue creating meaningful cinema
- Serve the art of acting with humility and dedication
🎬 What’s Next for Shah Rukh Khan?
- SRK is currently filming King, his next major project.
- The movie co-stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Abhishek Bachchan.
- His arm sling is reportedly due to an injury sustained on set, and he is currently recuperating.
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