Mukesh Khanna, a veteran Bollywood actor, has voiced his support for Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win for his performance in the film 'Jawan'. He defended the award against critics, highlighting Shah Rukh Khan's four decades of hard work in the industry.
Shah Rukh Khan's National Award win has faced some criticism, with some believing the award should have gone to another actor. Actress Urvashi, for instance, expressed disappointment, suggesting that another actor deserved the award more.
Mukesh Khanna used the example of A.R. Rahman's Oscar win for 'Jai Ho' (and not for other compositions) to illustrate that awards are not always given for a person's best work.
Despite the criticism, the Hindi film industry largely expressed support for Shah Rukh Khan's achievement, acknowledging his long and successful career.