Director Atlee gives an emotional message to Shah Rukh Khan on his first National Award

Mumbai: The director of Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan,” Atlee, sent a poignant greeting for the star on the occasion of his first National Award.

Atlee sent a lengthy message and included two previously unreleased BTS photos from the set of his 2023 movie on Instagram.

“I feel really fortunate, sir @iamsrk. That you won the national prize for Jawan, our film, makes me very pleased. To be a part of your journey is very motivating and emotional. I appreciate you giving me this video and believing in me, sir. There are many more to come, sir; this is only my first love letter to you,” he wrote.

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Atlee, who describes himself as an SRK “fanboy,” called working on “Jawan” a “great blessing.”

As a fanboy, I can say that working with you to create a movie and showing it in SRK’s mass mode is a true gift from God. Lastly, God is very kind to restore the most memorable time in our lives. No more is possible, sir. I am your greatest fanboy, sir, and this is more than enough for me. I adore you. I adore you. I adore you. “Many thanks, sir,” he replied.

In addition, Atlee thanked Red Chillies Entertainment, producer Gauri Khan, and the whole crew for their roles in the movie’s success.

He also acknowledged Shilpa Rao, who won the 71st National Film Awards’ Best Female Playback Singer prize.

“I’m ecstatic that @shilparao has won another national award for Jawan Chaleya. I feel really joyful and emotional. “This is one of the most significant moments in my life,” the director said.

‘Jawan,’ the actor’s much-anticipated feature return, was released in 2023 and was the first time Atlee and King Khan had ever worked together. Among other celebrities, it included Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Sanya Malhotra, and Priyamani.

For his stirring performance in the action-drama, Shah Rukh Khan was named the National Film Awards’ Best Actor on Friday.