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SRK Praises Rajkummar Rao's Award-Winning Performance at Filmfare 2025
13 Oct
Summary
- Rajkummar Rao wins Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor
- Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Rao on stage, calls his performance "outstanding"
- Rao expresses gratitude to director, producers, and wife for their support
On October 13, 2025, the Filmfare Awards ceremony took place, honoring the best of Bollywood. During the event, actor Rajkummar Rao received the prestigious Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Srikanth.
The highlight of the evening came when Shah Rukh Khan, the event's host, took the stage to personally congratulate Rao. Khan praised Rao's work, saying, "Srikanth was outstanding. Absolutely truly deserved!" Clearly moved by the superstar's kind words, Rao expressed his gratitude, stating, "Sir, I love you, thank you...this is a way bigger award for me, you saying this means the world to me, thank you."
Rao also acknowledged the support of director Tushar Hiranandani, producers Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani and Bhushan Kumar, and the real-life inspiration behind the film, Srikanth Bolla. In a heartfelt note, he thanked his wife, Patralekhaa, for being his greatest source of inspiration.
The actor concluded by expressing his appreciation for the overwhelming love and support from fans for the film Srikanth.
