Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was honored with the CNN News18 Indian of the Year 2023 award at a prestigious event where he delivered a heartfelt speech. Khan, known as the “King of Bollywood,” took the opportunity to reflect on the challenges he faced in the past few years, both professionally and personally.
Addressing the audience, Shah Rukh Khan candidly acknowledged the ups and downs he experienced, including the underwhelming performance of some of his films in recent years. He humorously dismissed the negative predictions made by analysts and critics, emphasizing that he remains unfazed by such critiques.
In a more somber note, Khan hinted at personal challenges, possibly alluding to the legal troubles faced by his son, Aryan Khan, who was involved in a drug case. Expressing gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support during tough times, Shah Rukh Khan stressed the importance of maintaining dignity and persevering through hardships.
The actor also extended his thanks to the audience for attending his film releases and supporting him and his family. He dedicated the award not only to himself but also to his wife Gauri Khan, daughter Suhana Khan, and sons Aryan and AbRam Khan. Expressing his gratitude, Khan remarked that his family “deserves a bigger cheer.”
Shah Rukh Khan concluded his speech by quoting his iconic dialogue, “Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost” (The story is not over yet), suggesting that there is more to come in his illustrious career. Despite the challenges, 2023 proved to be a successful year for the actor with blockbuster releases like “Pathaan” and “Jawan.”
As the iconic actor looks forward to the future, fans eagerly anticipate his upcoming projects in 2024, anticipating more memorable performances from the Bollywood legend.
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