At the prestigious 71st National Film Awards ceremony, a touching scene unfolded when Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, both recipients of their first-ever National Awards, shared a moment of genuine camaraderie. A video circulating online perfectly captured the warmth of their friendship, showing Rani Mukerji kindly assisting Shah Rukh Khan with his medal after he appeared to be having a slight struggle with it.
The adorable gesture, where Rani is seen helping detangle and place the medal around Shah Rukh’s neck, quickly went viral, melting hearts and evoking nostalgic reactions from fans. Many viewers were charmed by the stars’ pure joy and excitement, likening them to children proudly displaying their school achievements. Comments flooded social media, with fans celebrating their bond and calling it ‘BFF goals’. Phrases like ‘Nursery babies are fixing their school i cards’ and ‘Medal at any age feels different’ perfectly encapsulated the audience’s delight.
This candid moment highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Shah Rukh and Rani, who have shared memorable on-screen chemistry in numerous blockbuster films like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’ ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,’ and ‘Veer-Zaara.’ Beyond their professional collaborations, their personal bond has always been evident.
Shah Rukh Khan received the Best Actor award for his impactful role in ‘Jawan,’ while Rani Mukerji was honored with the Best Actress award for her compelling performance in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.’ Actor Vikrant Massey also shared the Best Actor award with Shah Rukh Khan for his critically acclaimed role in ’12th Fail.’ Veteran actor Mohanlal was recognized with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his significant contributions to Indian cinema.
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