Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his massive global fanbase, was recently honored with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera Award at the Locarno Film Festival 2024. The event, held on Saturday evening, saw Shah Rukh Khan receiving the award with immense love and admiration from his fans. Photos and videos from the event quickly went viral on social media, capturing the actor’s charismatic presence.
Shah Rukh’s Humorous Acceptance Speech
During his acceptance speech, Shah Rukh Khan charmed the audience with his trademark humor. Speaking in Hindi, he responded to a fan’s shout of “I love you” with a heartfelt “I love you too.” He also joked about the difficulty of pronouncing the award’s name, saying, “I will not be able to take this name” due to its complexity. As he received the trophy, he playfully remarked, “It is very heavy,” which drew laughter from the crowd. He then added, “I want to thank you all for welcoming me with an open heart, which is even more wonderful than my welcome on screen in this very beautiful, very cultural, very artistic, and very warm city of Locarno.”
Shah Rukh Talks About India
Shah Rukh Khan further expressed his gratitude by comparing the warmth and hospitality of Locarno to that of his homeland, India. “There are so many people sitting in a small place and it is so hot, it feels like being at home in India. So thank you very much for inviting me here. The last two evenings have been wonderful,” he said.
A Fan’s Love and Shah Rukh’s Response
During his speech, a fan from the audience shouted, “I love you,” to which Shah Rukh Khan responded, “I love you too.” He shared how much he enjoyed his time in Locarno, mentioning, “I had a great day, the food was great, my Italian language is improving, and my cooking is also getting better.” In Italian, he humorously added, “I can also make pasta and pizza. I am learning here in Locarno.”
A Heartfelt Goodbye
Shah Rukh concluded his speech, saying, “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the whole of India. Namaskar and thank you. God bless you all.”
Shah Rukh Khan’s Q&A Session and Tribute Screening
Ahead of the program, the Locarno Film Festival shared a stylish poster of Shah Rukh Khan on their official Instagram account. The poster showed him in a black blazer and matching trousers, capturing his iconic style. Shah Rukh was honored with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and as part of the celebration, his 2002 film “Devdas,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was screened at the festival. The film, in which Shah Rukh played a wealthy law graduate, also starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit.
Upcoming Projects for Shah Rukh Khan
On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly set to begin shooting for his upcoming movie “King.” The film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, will also feature his daughter, Suhana Khan, in a lead role.
Shah Rukh Khan’s presence at the Locarno Film Festival and his heartfelt interactions with fans have once again highlighted his enduring charm and global appeal.
