Shah Rukh Khan Thanks Oscar's Academy For Going Down Memory Lane With Om Shanti Om Clip: Feel Like King...

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was a pinch me moment forShah Rukh Khan fans worldwide yesterday when the Academy mentioned Shah Rukh Khan's iconic 'award ceremony' monochrome from his hit film Om Shanti Om. Fans went into celebratory mode, and flooded the internet with congratulatory messages to their King. On Friday evening, SRK finally responded to the Oscar's Academy gesture and penned a note of thanks to them, with a pinch of classic wit and humour.

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Oscar's Academy for mention of Om Shanti Om monochrome

In a post shared by Shah Rukh Khan on his official X handle (Formerly Twitter), he thanked the Academy for sending him down the memory lane with Om's (his character in Om Shanti Om). He added, "Now I truly feel like the King of the world. Ha ha." Take a look:

For the unversed, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday shared a clip from Shah Rukh Khan’s 2007 film Om Shanti Om, bringing back the iconic scene where his character talks about how the universe aligns to help you achieve something you truly desire.Posting on X, the Academy focusing the arc of his character, a reincarnated film star who rises to success and ultimately finds recognition.

What we know about Om Shanti Om?

The filmOm Shanti Om has been directed and written by Farah Khan, Mushtaq Shiekh and Mayur Puri. The movie continues to be remembered as one of Hindi cinema’s most entertaining commercial films. The story moves between timelines, following Om, a struggling junior artist in the 1970s who dies tragically and is reborn years later, only to confront his past and seek justice for the love he lost. Shah Rukh Khan played double roles in the film and it also served as launchpade for Deepika Padukone to Bollywood. Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade and Kirron Kher also played significant roles in the film.

The film has grown a dedicated fan base over the years and it remains much loved for its music, drama and self-aware humour. Fans took to social media to share their excitement after the film was recently mentioned by The Academy. Many said it was a personal favourite while others said that Shah Rukh Khan was more than a superstar and had a global appeal.

What's keeping Shah Rukh Khan busy?

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is all set for his next film King directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is planned to be released on December 24, 2026, and is expected to be a big Christmas release. Early images from the film show the actor in a more intense, action-oriented avatar, suggesting a tonal shift.