Shah Rukh Khan was recently honoured by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy posted the scene from Om Shanti Om, where Shah Rukh’s character Om gives a speech after winning his first Filmfare award. As the organisation dropped the clip on social media, fans couldn’t keep calm. Interestingly, the clip features the iconic “Itni shiddat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai…” monologue.
The Academy shared the clip with the caption, “One thing about destiny… it doesn’t miss.” While netizens have shared their comments on the post, cheering for SRK and Om Shanti Om’s team, many were curious to know the actor’s take on such a heartfelt nod. Now, Shah Rukh has shared an update on social media, thanking The Academy for the honour.
“Thank u @theacademy for sending me down memory lane with Om’s speech. now I truly feel like the King of the world. Ha ha,” shared SRK. Netizens have commented on the post as well. “Movie so GOATED that even academy posting about this one…,” wrote one social media user, while another added, “Indian cinema won’t ever witness a legend like SRK !! The Greatest to exist ever.”
About Om Shanti Om
Directed by Farah Khan, Om Shanti Om (2007) follows Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan), a junior artiste in the 1970s who is reborn as a superstar after a tragic past life involving actress Deepika Padukone’s Shanti Priya and Arjun Rampal’s Mukesh Mehra. As his memories resurface, he sets out to avenge Shanti Priya’s death.
About Shah Rukh Khan’s Upcoming Film
The actor is currently gearing up for his upcoming film King. The actioner is being directed by Siddharth Anand. King features an ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan.
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