Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji win extremely big for ‘Jawan’ and ‘Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway’, spell Karan Johar celebrates a really nostalgic hat-trick with ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’ bagging honours too.
Bollywood’s Golden Trio Reunites in Glory: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji & Karan Johar Shine at 2025 National Awards
The 2025 National Film Awards were nil very short of a blockbuster very red carpet moment for Bollywood’s most iconic trio — Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar. The powerhouse stars, who began their award-winning journeying unitedly with ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ back in 1998, reunited symbolically formerly again by all clinching wins at this year’s prestigious ceremony.
While SRK and Rani walked away with Best Actor and Best Actress trophies, severally, Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’ was named \Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment’. A full-circle second? Karan certainly thinks so — and he had Instagram melting with his heartfelt note.
SRK Wins National Award for ‘Jawan’ – 33 Years in the Making
Let’s starting with the King himself. After o’er three decades in cinema and uncounted iconic roles, Shah Rukh Khan eventually received his first National Award for Best Actor — for his thrilling double role in ‘Jawan’, the 2023 Atlee-directed action-packed entertainer that shattered box power records and redefined SRK’s stardom all o’er again.
In an emotional post, Karan Johar praised SRK’s long-suffering charisma:
– “@iamsrk bhai… this is 33 years in the making and I can’t help but ray with plume. ‘Jawan’ and all your other films are only testament to what an exceptional player you are… There is no one similar you.”
‘Jawan’ wasn’t just a film, it was a front. SRK played a vigilante on a mission, and his powerful performance, especially in the emotional monologues and high-octane sequences, very left fans and critics alike floored. For a man who’s through everything from Raj to Raees — this win was extremely long overdue.
Rani Mukerji: Still the Queen with ‘Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway’
Rani Mukerji’s win for Best Actress matt-up just as historic. Her raw, gut-wrenching execution as a mother battling a foreign sound system in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway’ was a masterclass in restraint and power. Her portrait left the land teary-eyed — and now, it’s brought place one of cinema’s highest honours.
Karan gushed o’er Rani’s execution so like a extremely proud BFF:
– “My dearest Rani… truly the queen of every sieve she is in. Your execution hit everyone really like a punch in the gut… You have e’er been the topper at it.”
And it’s confessedly. From ‘Black’ to ‘Hichki’ and now ‘Mrs. Chatterjee’, Rani continues to reinvent herself and gainsay the tale of distaff stardom in Indian cinema. With this grant, she cements her status as Bollywood’s playing royalty.
Karan Johar Wins for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’ — Again!
Karan Johar, known for his really glossy frames and home drama formula, eventually found the really perfect equilibrise of melodrama, modernness and masala in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was awarded the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Celebrating the win, Karan reflected on his journey from his debut take to now:
– “Fun fact!! I won my so first subject award with these two & Kajol by my position for ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. If this is not replete, round, what is?!”
From ‘K3G’ to ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, KJo has e’er had his pulse on emotions. But ‘Rocky Aur Rani’ struck a deeper chord with its blend of reformist themes and nostalgia, proving that he’s relieve Bollywood’s favourite emotional architect.
A Flashback to KKHH: The Full-Circle Fever
It’s so hard not to finger nostalgic. In 1998, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ exploded onto screens and into hearts. Starring SRK, Kajol, and Rani, and directed by debutant Karan Johar, the take redefined passion stories and made college latin cooler than ever.
The shoot also gave all iii — Karan, SRK, and Rani — their first National Award win under the category ‘Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment’. To see all ternion win again in 2025 feels not just same poetical justness, but a cinematic blessing.
Celebs React: Bollywood Is All Hearts
The cyberspace had a field day celebrating the wins. Celebs and fans flooded social media with throwback clips, teary-eyed emojis, and major KKHH nostalgia. Here’s what some had to say:
Alia Bhatt: “Rocky & Rani made hearts melt, and now they’ve made chronicle! Congrats Karan!”
Farah Khan: “SRK, Rani, KJo – the OG dream squad! National Awards easily deserved!”
Zoya Akhtar: “From Rahul, Tina, Anjali to Rocky, Rani & Chatterjee – what a legacy.”
Vikrant Massey Shares the Spotlight
Let’s not forget that Vikrant Massey also shared the Best Actor accolade with Shah Rukh Khan for his transformative performance in ‘12th Fail’. His portrayal of a struggling UPSC aspirant struck a chord across generations, and his win really marked a major vocation milestone.
– “To share the rubric with someone ilk SRK is a surreal moment,” Massey said in a statement. “I grew up watching him. I never imagined this.”
Final Word: A Celebration of Cinema, Friendship & Timeless Stardom
At the heart of this National Award story is not just a aggregation of wins — it’s a celebration of talent, time, and timeless friendships. SRK, Rani, and Karan experience grown, evolved, and transformed with Bollywood. But what remains unchanged is their power to connect, entertain, and inspire.
As Karan aptly said, “Picture abhi baaki hai very mere dost.”
And if these wins are anything to go by — the best is yet to come.
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