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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Shiddat' Speech Strikes Again! Academy Brings Back 'Om Shanti Om' Magic and Internet Is Dancing Like It’s 2007

The Academy’s Instagram post revived the 2007 film’s award speech and drew fan speculation about Oscar recognition.

  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday by sharing his iconic monologue from the 2007 film Om Shanti Om on social media.
  • Directed by Farah Khan, the 2007 film follows a junior artist reborn decades later to avenge his tragic past, blending romance with self-aware humor and marking Deepika Padukone's Bollywood debut.
  • SRK quickly reposted the clip on his Instagram Stories, writing, "Thank you, The Academy, for sending me down memory lane with Om's speech. Now I truly feel like the king of the world."
  • Director Farah Khan also shared the post on her Instagram Stories, thanking The Academy and adding the hashtag "#picture abhi baaki hai mere dost," meaning the film's story continues.
  • Fans worldwide celebrated the film's enduring legacy nearly two decades after its 2007 release, with supporters calling for Oscar recognition and proving the production's timeless appeal.
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