Shah Rukh Khan recently won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for his performance in "Jawan". In a video message shared after the announcement, fans noticed that the actor's right arm was in a cast.
The actor lightheartedly addressed the cast in his acceptance speech, delivered with his characteristic wit and charm. Towards the end of the video, SRK gestured to the cast and said he couldn't spread his arms in his signature pose to share his love due to being "a bit indisposed". He then reassured fans that he would be back in theaters soon and told them to keep the popcorn ready. He also quipped that until then, he would be ready with just one hand.
While the exact details of the injury haven't been officially revealed, it's understood to have occurred a few months ago. In April 2023, reports surfaced that Shah Rukh Khan had sustained an injury while shooting an action sequence for a film. Initial reports suggested the injury occurred on the sets of "Project K" (now titled "Kalki 2898 AD") in Hyderabad. However, it was later clarified that the injury happened in Los Angeles.
Despite the injury, Shah Rukh Khan continued to work on his projects. The actor has been lauded for his dedication and professionalism. The National Award win is a significant achievement for Shah Rukh Khan, marking his first National Award after 33 years in the film industry. In his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude and humility, acknowledging the award as a reminder of his responsibility to show truth on screen. He dedicated the award to his fans, directors, writers, and his team.