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The 71st National Film Awards ceremony was held today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu honoured the winners. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey shared the prestigious "Best Actor" award, with Khan receiving his first National Award after a remarkable career spanning over three decades for his role in Jawan. On the other hand, Massey won for his impactful performance in 12th Fail.

The ceremony also recognised other talented individuals and films, including Rani Mukerji, who won the Best Actress award for her emotional performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The Best Feature Film award went to 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, while Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery took home the Best Hindi Film award. Regional films also received recognition, with Bhagavanth Kesari winning Best Telugu Film and Parking winning Best Tamil Film.

Shah Rukh Khan on professional front

Shah Rukh Khan is currently immersed in filming his upcoming action drama, King, a multi-starrer that boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Abhay Verma and Deepika Padukone and Rani Mukerji. The film will also stars Suhana Khan in pivotal role. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Red Chillies, the film is anticipated to hit theaters in 2026.

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Khan's son Aryan Khan has made his directorial debut with The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, a Netflix series that premiered on September 18. The film, which stars Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Sahher Bambba, among others, has garnered positive reviews from both audiences and critics alike. Shah Rukh Khan has also been involved in other projects, such as providing voice-over work for the series and making a cameo appearance.

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Vikrant Massey on professional front

Vikrant Massey has several upcoming projects, including the international thriller White, where he portrays Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and which began filming in August 2025. He last starred in the romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, which was released on July 10, 2025.