Karan Johar celebrates National Film Award wins with SRK and Rani Mukerji

The filmmaker took to Instagram to express his joy for experiencing a ‘full-circle’ moment and winning a National Award for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani.

The 71st National Film Awards were announced, and they included names such as Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan, Rani Mukerji for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, Karan Johar for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani and many others. Karan took to social media to express his joy for the win, which he shared with SRK and Rani, calling it a ‘full-circle’ moment as he got the same award 25 years ago for his debut film ‘KuchKuch Hota Hai’ for providing wholesome entertainment.

Karan Johar pens a heartfelt note to celebrate the wins of SRK and Rani.

Karan Johar won the National Award in the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment category for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani. On Saturday, he took to Instagram to celebrate his friends Shah Rukh and Rani’s wins, sharing that it was a full-circle moment. For Shah Rukh Khan, he wrote, “Taking a pause in our celebrations to celebrate my friends for their cinema!!! @iamsrk bhai….this is has been 33 years in the making and I can’t help but beam with pride. Redefining Indian cinema with every role you take on…Jawanand all your other films are only testament to what an exceptional actor you are, to light every screen you walk in with your swag, charm and just…SRK-ness! Me and the entire world is rooting for you, celebrating you & supporting you for everything you do. There is no one like you, congratulations bhai…you deserve this and more. And like you say…picture abhi baaki hai mere dost!”

Karan Johar also congratulates Rani Mukerji.

He continued, “My dearest Rani…truly the queen of every screen she is in. Your performance hit everyone like a punch in the gut, making everyone feel every last feeling with you. Very less can do that, but you…you have always been the best at it. Congratulations, and I speak on behalf of everyone – we can’t wait to see what you do next!!!! Biggest shoutout to @emmayentertainment for backing such a powerful story and congratulations! @madhubhojwani @onlyemmay@nikkhiladvani” Karan concluded, “P.s – fun fact!! I won my first national award with these two & Kajol by my side for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. If this is not full circle, what is?!❤️❤️”