India, Sept. 16 -- Actor Shah Rukh Khan's win at the National Film Awards for Best Actor for his performance in Jawan (2023) has stirred both jubilation and debate. While fans of the actor have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, a section of critics and cinephiles questioned the jury's decision, some arguing that actor Manoj Bajpayee's intense portrayal in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (2023), among others, was more deserving of the honour. Breaking his silence on the comparisons, Manoj dismissed the backlash surrounding the award decision. While speaking to India Today, the 56-year-old said, "It is a useless conversation because it is gone. When it comes to Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, yes, it is a very special film in my filmography, and so was Joram (2023). But I don't discuss these things because it is a very loser conversation. It is in the past, and it should be left alone." Manoj, a four-time National Award winner, has also raised concerns about the evolving nature of film awards in India. He suggested that many awards, including the National Awards which are awarded by the government, may be losing their artistic credibility in favour of commercial appeal. He said, "It's not just about National Awards, it's about all the awards that used to be revered. They should seriously think about how they are operating. Because it is not about my respect, I take care of my respect very cautiously when I'm choosing a film, but each and every organisation has to think of itself. That's not my job." He added, "I think for me, the idea of an award show is wrong. It is just a piece of decoration in your house. Every day, you're not going to stand in front of it and say, 'Wow, I got this'." htc...