'Would not have understood...': SRK's witty response to Tharoor's congratulatory message on National Award is unmissable

Tharoor, an erudite politician who is known for using complex English words, wrote on X, "A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk!"

In response, SRK wrote, "Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor… would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha."

The 59-year-old actor won his first National Award in the Best Actor category for his 2023 Hindi film Jawan after working for 33 years in the film industry.

He was named the Best Actor jointly with Vikrant Massey, who was picked for 12th Fail.

In a video message, an injured SRK turned emotional and expressed his gratitude to his fans, directors, his management team and family for the big achievement.

"Namaskar and Adab. Needless to say I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, pride and humility. To be honoured with the National Award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much to the jury, the chairman and to the INB ministry and to everyone who thought I was worthy of this honour," the superstar said.

Thanking his directors and team, SRK said, "I want to thank all my directors and writers, especially for the year 2023. So thank you, Raju sir. Thank you, Saeed, and especially thanks to Atlee sir and his team for giving me the opportunity in Jawan and trusting me to deliver and be worthy of this award. Atlee sir, this is like you say, mass.

"I want to thank my team and management, which works tirelessly with me. They bear with me my eccentricities and impatience and give me their full attention and make me look much better than I am, like even now in this video. This award without the perseverance and love would not be possible at all. Thank you so much for everything you do."

He mentioned his kids and wife Gauri Khan for taking care of him like a kid.

"My wife and kids, who over the last few years give me so much more love and care as if I am the kid in the house and want only the best for me. They know my obsession with cinema takes me away from them, but they all bear it with a smile and allow me the time. So thank you very much for that," Khan said.

While speaking about the importance of the National Award in his life, the superstar said, "A national award is not just about achievement. It's a reminder that what I do matters. It tells me to keep going, keep working hard, keep creating, and keep serving cinema. In a world full of noise, to be heard, truly heard, is a blessing. And I promise to use this recognition not as a finish line, but as fuel to continue striving, learning, and giving back. The award merely a reminder."

Jawan is an action-based political commentary where several social issues of the country were raised.