Vikrant Massey Recalls SRK’s ‘Childlike’ Joy At National Awards: ‘He Said, I'll Wear Medal’

The 71st National Film Awards turned into an evening filled with both prestige and heartwarming moments, as some of the country’s finest actors received top honours. Shah Rukh Khan, who won his first-ever National Award for Jawan, was joined by Rani Mukerji, awarded for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, and Vikrant Massey, recognised for 12th Fail. While the awards marked significant milestones in their careers, it was their playful camaraderie backstage that stole hearts.

Vikrant Massey On SRK And Rani’s Playful Side In a recent interaction with ANI, Vikrant Massey recalled how Shah Rukh and Rani were brimming with enthusiasm after receiving their medals. “Childlike is the word! It was so inspiring to see Rani ma’am and Shah Rukh sir still maintain

that quality after so much success,” he said. Vikrant revealed that SRK insisted on wearing his medal immediately, sparking laughter and excitement among them. “When Shah Rukh came back and said, ‘Main to yeh award pehen rahaa hu (I am wearing the medal),’ we all joined in. Then he said, ‘Haan pehente hain. Kyu nahi (Yes, why not)?’” he added.

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Rani even helped SRK untangle his medal before showing him how it looked using her selfie camera, turning the moment into an endearing memory.

SRK’s Chivalry Shines Through
Another viral clip from the ceremony highlighted Shah Rukh’s gentlemanly side. He was seen carefully holding Rani’s saree pallu to ensure it didn’t get caught as they walked up to the stage. He even adjusted her hair before they faced the audience. The highlight came when SRK affectionately kissed Rani on the cheek, to which she responded with a warm “thank you,” leaving fans in awe of their bond.

A Night Of Milestones
The 71st National Film Awards also honoured Malayalam legend Mohanlal with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. For Shah Rukh Khan, the night was especially significant as it marked his first National Film Award in a career spanning over 30 years.