Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award win for Jawan in 2025 is a milestone, but many in the industry and among fans believe he deserved the award for earlier, critically acclaimed performances in films like Swades, Chak De! India, and My Name Is Khan. Some critics argue that while Jawan is a significant commercial success and a worthy film, his acting in it doesn’t compare to his nuanced performances in other films, and they feel he was overlooked for years until this win for a more commercial, though well-received, project.