Did Shah Rukh Khan Just Thank Mukesh Chhabra for Casting Him 'Twice' in Jawan?

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Key Takeaways
- Shah Rukh Khan expresses gratitude for his role in Jawan.
- He humorously thanks Mukesh Chhabra for casting him twice.
- SRK wins a National Award after 33 years in the industry.
- Gauri Khan celebrates her husband’s achievement on social media.
- The camaraderie in Bollywood is highlighted through this exchange.
Mumbai, Aug 4 (NationPress) In a delightful exchange, Shah Rukh Khan engaged in playful banter with Mukesh Chhabra, the casting director behind Atlee's blockbuster, "Jawan". True to his charming style, he expressed gratitude to Chhabra for giving him the opportunity to star, not just once, but twice.
After Shah Rukh shared a video of his triumph at the National Award for "Jawan" on his X timeline, Chhabra responded with a warm “Love you,” accompanied by a lovestruck, evil eye, and red heart emoji.
In a comical twist, SRK replied, “Thank you very much for casting me in the film... twice.”
For those unfamiliar, the legendary King Khan portrayed a dual role in "Jawan" as Captain Vikram Rathore and his son, Azad Rathore.
Chhabra matched SRK's humor, responding with “Sir” and an array of playful emojis including a face with tongue out, red heart, and face with tears of joy.
Expressing his elation over his inaugural National Award win, Shah Rukh shared a heartfelt video on social media, stating, “I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and humility. Being honored with the National Award is a moment I will treasure forever. My heartfelt thanks to the jury, the chairman, the INB ministry, and everyone who deemed me worthy of this honor. I extend my gratitude to all my directors and writers, especially for this year 2023. Thank you, Raju sir, Saeed, and especially Atlee sir and his team for trusting me with Jawan and allowing me to prove myself worthy of this award.”
Many notable figures from Bollywood congratulated SRK on achieving a National Award after an impressive 33 years in the industry.
His wife, Gauri Khan, also sent her congratulations to SRK, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar for receiving this esteemed accolade.
Sharing some photos with her three favorites, Gauri posted on Instagram, “Three of my absolute favorites just WON big…and so did our hearts... When talent meets goodness, magic happens - So proud, and so ready to brag about them forever!”