Shah Rukh Khan Wins National Award, Despite Injury: Key Takeaways and Statistics

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan won the joint Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards, but not before injuring himself while shooting for his upcoming film, King. The actor sported a cast on his right arm in a video message to his fans after the win, joking about his injury. Khan had suffered a muscular injury a couple of weeks ago and has traveled to the US for medical attention, with plans to take a month-long rest.

Key Takeaways:

• Shah Rukh Khan was announced as the joint winner of Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards on Friday evening, sharing the prize with Vikrant Massey for his performance in 12th Fail.
• Khan injured himself while shooting an intense sequence for King, a couple of weeks ago, suffering a muscular injury that required medical attention in the US.
• Due to the injury, the planned shoot schedule for King's July and August has been canceled, with shooting to resume later once Khan has healed.
• King marks Khan's first on-screen collaboration with his daughter, Suhana Khan, who is making her debut in the film directed by Siddharth Anand.
• Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for her role in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, while 12th Fail also won Best Film.

Statistics:

• 71st National Film Awards, where Shah Rukh Khan won the joint Best Actor award.
• 2 weeks ago: Khan suffered the muscular injury while shooting for King.
• US: Khan has traveled to the US for medical attention.
• 1 month: Khan has been suggested to take a one-month rest due to the injury.
• 12th Fail: Won Best Film at the 71st National Film Awards.

Sources:

• Hindustan Times (no date specification)