Mumbai: Hindi film megastar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Vikrant Massey were lionised with the 71st National Award for Best Actor. The actors were presented the trophy by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. This marked the first-ever National Award for both SRK and Vikrant. The 71st National Film Awards, recognising excellence in Indian cinema for 2023, were announced 1 August 2025 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The award ceremony is currently underway at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the President of India, Droupadi Murmu is conferring the honours.