New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- It took 33 years for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to finally bag his first National Award, and it is all over the internet. His prestigious award came for his film Jawan. Helmed by Atlee, the film stars Shah Rukh in dual roles. While Jawan sealed the deal for him, Shah Rukh Khan has also delivered several critically acclaimed performances that came close to earning him a National Award, but ultimately fell short. In fact, the actor once expressed that he hoped to win the honour for his 2004 film, which was widely praised by both critics despite its failure at box office. Many in the industry still consider it one of his finest performances to date.

Shah Rukh Khan said he deserved the National Award for his role...