The 71st National Film Awards ceremony, held on September 23, 2025, in New Delhi, saw President Droupadi Murmu honor numerous artists for their contributions to Indian cinema, including Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. This year marked a historic moment as both Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji received their first National Film Awards.

Shah Rukh Khan was awarded Best Actor for his performance in the 2023 film "Jawan". Rani Mukerji received the Best Actress award for her role in "Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway". The event was a star-studded affair, with many noting the camaraderie between SRK and Rani. Fans drew parallels to their 2004 film, "Veer Zaara," commenting on their enduring chemistry.

Beyond the awards themselves, social media buzzed with mentions of Shah Rukh Khan's chivalrous gestures towards Rani Mukerji during the ceremony. While specific details of SRK fixing Rani's hair or holding her pallu aren't explicitly mentioned in the provided context, the overall tone suggests a display of mutual respect and friendship. Gauri Khan and Suhana Khan also celebrated SRK's win with heartfelt social media posts. Gauri mentioned she would design a special mantle for the award, and Suhana shared an old photo with a touching caption.

Other notable winners at the 71st National Film Awards included Vikrant Massey, who shared the Best Actor award with Shah Rukh Khan for his role in "12th Fail". "12th Fail" also won Best Feature Film. Veteran Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest film award in India.