New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Shah Rukh Khan's big win at the National Film Awards for his performance in Jawan has sparked celebration online - but it was his exchange with politician Shashi Tharoor that truly delighted fans.

Soon after Khan was honoured with the Best Actor award for his powerful dual-role in Atlee's Jawan, Tharoor took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Shah Rukh Khan. He wrote, "A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk! (sic)."

Khan, known for his quick wit and charm, responded with a playful dig at Tharoor's famously elaborate vocabulary. "Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor. Would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian. ha ha (sic)," he quipped, drawing widespread am...