Entertainment News | Academy Celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's Iconic Speech from 'Om Shanti Om'

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): In a nod to superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently shared a memorable clip from his 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om'.

The Academy took to Instagram to post a scene featuring Khan's widely loved monologue from the film.

Also Read | Singer D4vd Arrested in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case: Lawyers Say He Didn't Kill 14-Year-Old Girl.

Captioning the video, they wrote, "One thing about destiny... it doesn't miss. Film: OM SHANTI OM (2007)Directed by Farah Khan. Written by Farah Khan, Mushtaq Shiekh and Mayur Puri. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade and Kirron Kher".

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMwGJIEtkm/

Also Read | Christina Applegate Hospitalised: 'Dead to Me' Star Admitted in Los Angeles Amid Ongoing MS Battle.

Directed by Farah Khan, 'Om Shanti Om' remains one of the most celebrated commercial Hindi films of its time.

Blending romance, reincarnation and self-aware humour, the film follows Om, a junior artist in the 1970s who is reborn decades later to avenge his tragic past and lost love. Shah Rukh Khan played a dual role, while the film also marked the Bollywood debut of Deepika Padukone.

The film's ensemble cast included Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, and Kirron Kher in prominent roles.

Fans of the 'DDLJ' actor chimed in the comments section soon after the post was shared by the Academy.

One fan wrote, "My favourite of all time."

Another SRKian wrote, "When The Academy acknowledges you, the world listens. Shah Rukh Khan isn't just a superstar, he's a global phenomenon."

Meanwhile, SRK is gearing up for his upcoming film 'King.' Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, positioning it as a major Christmas release.

The makers recently unveiled fresh visuals from 'King', showing Shah Rukh Khan in a bold and intense avatar, hinting at a high-action narrative. The film also features Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Saurabh Shukla and Suhana Khan in key roles. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)