“Gentleman” SRK Wins Hearts As He Holds Rani Mukerji’s Saree Pallu At 71st National Film Awards
Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, both winning their first National Awards, melted hearts with sweet gestures at the ceremony.
The 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi turned into a night of nostalgia and heartfelt moments as long-time friends and co-stars Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji shared the stage to receive their first-ever National Awards. What stood out were not just the honours but the small, heart-warming gestures between the two, which melted fans online. In one viral clip, SRK was seen gently holding the pallu of Rani’s saree as she navigated to her seat after receiving her award.
Dressed in a stunning brown saree, Rani looked elegant, while Shah Rukh Khan, in a sharp black suit paired with sunglasses and a silver brooch, cut a dashing figure.
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The video quickly spread on social media, with fans praising him as a “true gentleman.” One fan wrote, “No one can be a better gentleman than SRK. Every time.” Another commented, “Ek hi toh dil hai, kitna bar jeetoge SRK babu.” Many also recalled their chemistry in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, calling the moment pure nostalgia.
Another video showed the tables turn when SRK struggled to untangle his medal ribbon. Seated beside him, Rani stepped in to help her friend, carefully adjusting the medal around his neck. The two broke into laughter as Rani even switched on her selfie camera to show him the medal once it was properly fixed.
Fans adored the exchange, with comments like, “They are acting like kids. A medal at any age feels different,” and, “Nursery babies fixing their school I-cards.” Others wrote, “That is called friendship,” and, “Behaving like kids. This shows how important this award is.”
The awards marked a milestone in both actors’ careers. After more than three decades in cinema, Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor for his role in Atlee’s blockbuster ‘Jawan’, while Rani Mukerji took home the Best Actress award for her performance in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’.
Actor Vikrant Massey also shared the Best Actor honour with SRK for his role in ‘12th Fail’.
The ceremony also honoured Malayalam superstar Mohanlal with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions to cinema since 1980. Mohanlal, SRK, and Rani shared warm moments together at the event, with pictures of their greetings circulating widely. One showed Shah Rukh and Mohanlal hugging as Rani smiled nearby, while another captured the two legends holding each other close in conversation.
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The National Award ceremony turned even more iconic when three powerhouses of Indian cinema — Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal and Rani Mukerji— came together in one frame.#ShahRukhKhan#Mohanlal #RaniMukerji pic.twitter.com/5tvfc1jJYN
With fans celebrating both their long-overdue wins and their sweet camaraderie, SRK and Rani’s bond once again reminded audiences of why they are among Bollywood’s most beloved on-screen duos, having given timeless hits like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Chalte Chalte’, ‘Veer-Zaara’, and ‘Paheli’.
