Shah Rukh Khan Helps Rani Mukerji With Saare Pallu At National Film Awards, Fans Scream 'Pure Gentleman' - Watch

Shah Rukh Khan's famous, heartwarming gesture of helping the women around him with their saree's pallu was also seen at the 71st National Film Awards on September 23. As Bollywood's King Khan collected

his first National Award in the company of old friend Rani Mukerji, he made sure his co-star from many films stayed comfortable during the ceremony too. Amid the dozens of videos that have surfaced, one clip has grabbed the attention of netizens.While Shah Rukh shared his Best Actor award for Jawan with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail, Rani grabbed the Best Actress award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Infact, this was the first National Award for all three Bollywood actors. The grand ceremony was held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards.

SRK helps Rani with her saree

The video that has found its way on fan pages has SRK walking inside the row with Rani where their seats were allotted, and helping her settle down. A closer look shows he's holding the pallu of her saree to ensure it doesn't get entangled or touch the floor. Shah Rukh is often seen helping wife Gauri Khan walk on red carpets in a similar fashion. He's even come to the rescue of his heroines on dozens of occasions, leaving fans in awe. The adorable moment at the National Awards wasn't different. Fans were quick to react. One netizen wrote, "Ek hi toh dil hai, kitna bar jeetoge SRK babu." Another one said, "No one can be a better gentleman than SRK. Every time." A fan got reminded of "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and KANK nostalgia." Many others called it "pure gentleman" behavious.ALSO READ: 71st National Film Awards: How Much Prize Money Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji Have Received?

Shah Rukh Khan: King of hearts

Before calling Shah Rukh on stage to honour him with the big award on Tuesday, the presenter at the ceremony said, "History is made, Shri Shah Rukh Khan ji. The man whose smile has crossed borders, whose dialogues have become our collective vocabulary. His journey from Delhi theatre to global stardom is a story in itself. Tonight the answer is simple, he is not just a National Award winner, but forever the King of hearts." Many said, this was the prefect way to honour the superstar of Bollywood.