Did Rajkummar Rao Feel 'Magical' After Shah Rukh Khan's Praise?
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Key Takeaways
- Rajkummar Rao won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
- Shah Rukh Khan's praise made the night feel magical for Rao.
- Rao expressed gratitude towards his co-stars and audience.
- The Filmfare Awards highlighted exceptional performances of the year.
- Rao showcased classic elegance on the red carpet.
Mumbai, Oct 12 (NationPress) Actor Rajkummar Rao, who secured the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for “Srikanth,” expressed that receiving commendation from Shah Rukh Khan regarding his performance rendered the experience truly “magical.”
Taking to his Instagram, the ‘Stree’ star shared a video from the glamorous award ceremony when his name was announced. In the clip, Kunal Kemmu can be heard saying, “Good evening, everybody. I am thrilled to announce this name. I believe he is one of the few co-actors who consistently delivers something remarkable each year; his performances are exceptional. I consider this one of the finest performances by any actor. And the award goes to Rajkummar Rao.”
Alongside the video, he wrote, “Honored to win the Best Actor Critics Filmfare Award for #Srikanth. I poured my heart and soul into this film, and everything feels extraordinary when @iamsrk shares such kind words about my performance. Thank you, sir. A heartfelt thank you to @filmfare, @jiteshpillaai, @tusharhiranandani, @nidhiparmarhira, #BhushanKumar, @jyotika, @alayaf, @sharadkelkar, and the real #Srikanth whose journey inspired us to share his story.”
Rao continued, “Thank you @patralekhaa, my love, for continually motivating me to produce quality work, and most importantly, thank you to my audience for showering so much affection on Srikanth. I promise to keep striving hard and entertaining you with these captivating tales.”
Rajkummar Rao showcased a classic charm on the red carpet in an all-white tailored suit, complemented by a crisp shirt and minimal accessories.
The Filmfare Awards 2025 celebrated the year's outstanding performances and films. Abhishek Bachchan and Kartik Aaryan shared the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male), while Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) award.
The Critics’ Awards honored both Rajkummar and Pratibha Ranta for their remarkable performances. “Laapataa Ladies” dominated the supporting categories, with Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan winning Best Supporting Actor (Female and Male).