The 70th Filmfare Awards ceremony, held on October 11, 2025, at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, witnessed a dazzling display of Bollywood's finest talent, with Shah Rukh Khan leading the charge in a stylish appearance that has fans declaring his reign anew.
Khan graced the red carpet in a classic black suit, accentuated with a bold white panel. His signature charm was on full display as he posed for photographers, flashing his famous dimpled smile and blowing kisses to the excited crowd. Social media was quickly flooded with expressions of admiration, with fans showering love and praise on the actor. Comments such as "King," "Only SRK fan," "SRK looks so charming," "That flying kiss was the best," and "Full King vibes" dominated various platforms.
Beyond his captivating red carpet presence, Shah Rukh Khan took on hosting duties for the evening, sharing the stage with Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul. He was also honored at the event for his legendary contributions to Indian cinema, receiving an award alongside Kajol and Karan Johar. Additionally, Khan accepted the Cine Icon trophy dedicated to the legendary Dilip Kumar, as requested by Saira Banu, who was unable to attend due to health issues.
Adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, Bollywood's beloved on-screen couple, recreated their iconic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai moment and danced to their classic hits "Suraj Hua Maddham" and "Ladki Badi Anjani Hai".
Khan also displayed a heartwarming gesture during the ceremony, saving Nitanshi Goel, winner of the Best Debut Female award for Laapataa Ladies, from tripping on stage. This act of kindness further solidified his image as the "King of hearts".
The 70th Filmfare Awards also included performances by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Nominations for awards included Laapata Ladies, Article 370, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Stree 2. Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Rajkummar Rao were nominated for Best Actor, while Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Yami Gautam were nominated for Best Actress. Laapataa Ladies was a big winner.
Shah Rukh Khan's recent projects include Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. He also made a cameo appearance in Aryan Khan's directorial debut series, The Bads of Bollywood, and is slated to appear in the film King* alongside his daughter, Suhana Khan.