Shah Rukh Khan recently secured the CNN News18 Indian of the Year 2023 accolade, and rightfully so. The actor experienced a landmark 2023 with the massive success of two blockbusters, 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan,' and added a third triumph with 'Dunki.' Achieving a historic milestone, he garnered over 8 crore footfalls in a single year. During the award ceremony, he highlighted that this was his first win in a “long time.” In his acceptance speech, the actor shared poignant sentiments that resonated with his fans. Here are a few key moments from his heartfelt speech.
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In his motivational address, the actor declared that he doesn't simply consider himself the Indian of the Year for 2023; rather, he has consistently been and will forever remain the Indian of the year. Despite having a prepared speech that underwent multiple checks to avoid any inadvertent remarks, Shah Rukh Khan, visibly moved, boldly expressed, "I’d like to say something brash.”
He further said, “I should have kept my speech written because it is checked three to four times so that I don’t say something stupid and wrong, and I get picked on for it. But I still would like to say this, which is very, very brash. I don’t just feel like the Indian of the Year; I feel I’ve been the Indian of all the years gone by and I will be the Indian for all the years to come. I am actually, ladies and gentlemen, the Indian for all ages."
Shah Rukh Khan Expresses Gratitude To His Fans In His Speech
Shah Rukh Khan extended his sincere gratitude to his fans during his acceptance speech. He expressed appreciation for both the audience present at the event and those watching on television. Recognising the crowds that flocked to theatres throughout the year to watch his films, he acknowledged that while some may not have resonated with everyone, he believed that deep down, the support was for him and his family. Humbly bowing down to his supporters, he thanked them for bringing joy to his family, his children, and his loved ones. In conclusion, he expressed deep appreciation for the role they played in shaping him into the star he is once again.
Shah Rukh Khan Opens Up On His Family Struggles
Shah Rukh Khan candidly shared insights into the lessons learnt from the challenges he and his family faced in recent years during his acceptance speech. Expressing gratitude for winning the award, he delved into the struggles experienced over the past four to five years. Reflecting on a tumultuous period marked by the impact of Covid and a series of film failures, he addressed the commentary surrounding his career.
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Trust Shah Rukh Khan to say it like it is. He touches everything in this speech of his, as he takes home the #IndianOfTheYear2023 award- from his son’s arrest and him being in jail for over twenty days, to his films not ringing the magic numbers at the BO and now giving back to… pic.twitter.com/8Chfw87YBD
— Griha Atul (@GrihaAtul) January 10, 2024
Despite facing criticism and unfavourable predictions from specialists and analysts, he resiliently shrugged off the negativity, stating, "Not something that I really bother about." Shah Rukh Khan emphasised that, for him, the Indian of the Year 2023 award is a tribute to his family.
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