India, Sept. 23 -- Actor Shah Rukh Khan was seen blushing and smiling as Information and Broadcasting Ministry's secretary Sanjay Jaju spoke in his praise. At the 71st National Film Awards, Shah Rukh sat among fellow winners, ready to receive his first National Award on Tuesday, September 23 . As the ceremony began, Jaju spoke about multiple winners, but the longest screentime was still reserved for Shah Rukh.

"And history is made, Shri Shah Rukh Khan ji. The man whose smile has crossed borders, whose dialogues have become our collective vocabulary, received his first National Award. His journey from Delhi theatre to global stardom is a story in itself. 'Main kaun hu main kya hu (Who am I? What am I?),' he asked in Jawan. Tonight, the an...