Director Atlee has shared his joy after Shah Rukh Khan won the National Award for their film Jawan. On Instagram, Atlee thanked SRK for trusting him with the project and called it one of the most emotional moments of his life.
“Feeling blessed, @iamsrk sir,” Atlee wrote. “Super happy you got the National Award for Jawan. It’s just my first love letter to you; a lot more to come.” He expressed deep gratitude for being part of SRK’s journey, calling the opportunity a blessing from God.
Atlee also thanked Gauri Khan and the Red Chillies team for backing the film. He gave a special mention to producer Pooja Dadlani, Gaurav Verma, Karuna Badwal, Aalif, and key crew members like cinematographer G. K. Vishnu and editor Ruben. He praised composer Anirudh for the film’s music and congratulated singer Shilpa Rao for her National Award win for the hit song Chaleya.
Calling himself the “biggest fanboy,” Atlee said working with SRK was more than a dream come true. “This is more than enough for me,” he wrote, adding, “Love you, sir. Lots of love.”