Shah Rukh Khan’s Epic Reply To Shashi Tharoor Goes Viral After National Award Win

After over 33 years in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan was finally honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards. Politician and author Shashi Tharoor congratulated King Khan on the milestone. SRK’s witty response to the compliment has since gone viral.

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Shashi Tharoor with witty wordplay

Shah Rukh Khan’s long-awaited win at the 71st National Film Awards has been making headlines all week. Honoured with the Best Actor award for his powerful double role in Jawan, the superstar received a wave of love and applause from fans and celebrities alike. Among those to congratulate him was Congress MP and wordsmith Shashi Tharoor, who took to social media to call him a National Treasure.

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Tharoor wrote,

“A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk !”

Check it out,

A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk ! https://t.co/rzVafQo8Bu

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 3, 2025

Known for his rich and often meme-worthy vocabulary, Tharoor’s praise was surprisingly simple this time. But in a delightful twist, it was Shah Rukh Khan who pulled a “Shashi Tharoor” on Tharoor himself.

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In a hilarious and brilliantly worded response, SRK wrote,

“Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor. Would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha.”

Have a look at it,

Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor…
would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha https://t.co/GHAhyCYT5S

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 3, 2025

The clever use of complex words,“magniloquent” and “sesquipedalian,” was SRK at his charming best, displaying his trademark humour and intelligence. The witty reply not only won hearts but also sparked a viral moment online, with fans applauding how the actor gave Tharoor a taste of his own linguistic flair.

What made the moment even more special was how effortlessly SRK blended humour with humility.

Here is how netizens reacted to the hilarious reply of Shah Rukh Khan

Netizens were quick to flood the comment section with laughter, admiration, and clapping emojis as Shah Rukh Khan’s witty reply to Shashi Tharoor went viral. Fans praised the superstar for matching Tharoor’s famously grand vocabulary with equal flair.

Many users joked that the dictionary had to be opened after reading the reply, while others lauded SRK’s evergreen charm and humour.

Have a look at some of the worth-checking-out comments,

Haha witty as ever. Many many congratulations to you dear @iamsrk – the most loved actor of our times 💜

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 3, 2025

@grok magniloquent and sesquipedalian ka kya matlab

— Gaurav (@I_gaurav_) August 4, 2025

Magniloquent and sesquipedalian yeh 2 words bhi sir ne team se google krwaye hai 😭 Yeh Raaz Tharoor Saab Jaante hai.

— Dimo Tai (@dimo_tai) August 3, 2025

Trust SRK to turn a dictionary into a comedy set! 😂 Even his wit has a fanbase now

— Shrutika Gawade (@ShruGawade) August 3, 2025

Only you can pull this off with such charm, Shah Rukh Sir – wit, humility, and elegance in one line! 🙌

— Asif Iqbal 🇮🇳 (@aasifiqbal2728) August 3, 2025

Simple praise acknowledged with complex gratitude. He surely dint see that coming!

— Alpaca Girl (@Alpakanya) August 3, 2025

replied back in Shashi Tharoor style English, the og witty SRK tweets are back 😭🤌

— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) August 3, 2025

The moment turned into a celebration of SRK’s timeless wit, proving once again why he’s not just the King of Bollywood, but also the King of comebacks.

More about Jawan and the character of Shah Rukh Khan in the movie

Jawan, directed by Atlee, was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023. No wonder it marked a powerful return for Shah Rukh Khan to the big screen. The film is a power-packed action drama that blends social themes with mass entertainment, offering audiences a gripping story packed with emotion, style, and spectacle.

In Jawan, SRK takes on a dual role, playing both a vigilante father and his son. His performance is layered and deeply impactful, showcasing two distinct personalities with ease. From intense action sequences to emotional monologues, Shah Rukh Khan delivered a performance that was not just star-powered but also critically acclaimed, ultimately earning him the National Award for Best Actor.

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