Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan was honored with the ‘Indian of the Year’ title at the 13th edition of CNN-News18 awards.

In his acceptance speech, Khan reflected on the challenging last few years, acknowledging personal difficulties and setbacks in his career. While not explicitly addressing his son Aryan Khan’s legal issues, Khan alluded to unpleasant things that happened on a personal level, emphasizing the importance of maintaining dignity during tough times.

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He expressed gratitude for the support of his fans and emphasized the need to be a hopeful, honest storyteller in the face of challenges.

Khan’s triumphant comeback in 2023 with successful films like “Pathaan” and “Jawan” was recognized, and he credited the audience for rejuvenating his stardom. Despite the box office success, Khan maintained a low profile and thanked his fans for their unwavering support.

He expressed his commitment to positive roles and happy stories, stating that if he were to play a negative character, the character would face a fate deserving of their actions. Khan emphasized the importance of goodness and the role of cinema in providing courage to dream.