Did Rani Mukerji Help Fix Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award Lanyard?

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- Rani Mukerji assisted Shah Rukh Khan with his award lanyard.
- Bollywood representation was strong at the ceremony.
- Rani won Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'.
- Shah Rukh Khan received his first National Award.
- The event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (NationPress) It was a joyous occasion for millennials as the Bollywood King, Shah Rukh Khan, and the Queen, Rani Mukerji, shared a delightful moment at the recently held 71st National Film Awards in the capital city.
After receiving their awards, Rani, SRK, and Vikrant Massey settled in their seats. While Vikrant and Rani donned their medallions effortlessly, SRK struggled to wear his properly and sought Rani's assistance, who was seated beside him.
A viral video from the ceremony captures Rani adjusting the lanyard of his medal as the superstar donned it. He later tidied up his salt-and-pepper hair, checked in on Vikrant, gave a thumbs up, and shared the moment with his manager, Pooja Dadlani.
Bollywood had a strong presence at the 71st National Film Awards. Rani Mukerji was awarded the National Award for Best Actress for her remarkable performance in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’, while SRK and Vikrant were co-recipients of the Best Actor award. SRK celebrated his first National Award for ‘Jawan’, while Vikrant earned his for the acclaimed film ‘12th Fail’. The latter also won Best Feature Film, with ‘Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery’ taking home Best Hindi Film.
‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ was recognized with the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and Vaibhavi Merchant received the award for Best Choreography from the same movie.
The 71st National Film Awards, honoring excellence in Indian cinema for 2023, were announced on August 1, 2025, by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the awards.
This event was organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) and featured a structured jury system with regional committees contributing to a central committee led by Ashutosh Gowariker for the Feature Film category.