71st National Film Awards: Kajol showers love on Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and cousin Rani Mukerji after their big wins

Kajol is full of joy and pride as some of her closest people in the film world, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and her cousin Rani Mukerji, brought home big wins at the 71st National Film Awards. The actress, who has shared the screen and strong friendships with all three, took to her Instagram stories to post heartfelt congratulatory messages, making fans nostalgic and emotional.Karan Johar’s colourful romantic drama ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ made a mark at the awards, winning Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography for the energetic track ‘Dhindhora Baje Re’. Kajol, who has known Karan for decades, couldn’t hold back her joy.Sharing her excitement on Instagram, she wrote, “Wholesome entertainment has your name written all over it! Congratulations.”Shah Rukh Khan bagged a major honour with the Best Actor award for his performance in ‘Jawan’, marking a huge moment in his career, his first-ever National Film Award. Kajol, who has starred opposite SRK in several iconic films, kept her message to the point but powerful, “Congratulations on your big win.”Kajol’s cousin and fellow actress Rani Mukerji also had a shining moment at the awards, winning Best Actress for her emotional role in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’. Overwhelmed with pride, Kajol wrote, “Your performance was pure fire and heart. Congratulations on the win.”Kajol, Shah Rukh, Karan and Rani all rose to fame together in the late 1990s, and their biggest breakout together was the 1998 romantic hit ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. Directed by Karan Johar, the film starred Shah Rukh Khan as Rahul, Kajol as Anjali, and Rani Mukerji as Tina. It became a classic of its time and continues to hold a special place in Bollywood history.The 71st National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The awards celebrated the finest work in Indian cinema from the year 2023. Shah Rukh Khan shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey for ‘12th Fail’. Meanwhile, ‘Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery’ won for best film in Hindi category.