Kangana Ranaut praises 'Jawan' star Shah Rukh Khan, calls him 'Cinema God that India needs'

Hours after the release of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan, Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to shower praise on King Khan.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Kangana wrote that Shah Rukh's struggle is a masterclass to other artists in the industry.

Bowing down to SRK's perseverance, hard work, and humility, Kangana called him the 'Cinema God that cinema needs not just for hugs and dimples but also some serious world saving.'

'From being the ultimate lover boy of the nineties to a decade long struggle again to reinvent his connection with his audience to his late forties to mid fifties and ultimately rising as the quintessential Indian mass super hero at the age of 60 (almost) Is nothing short of super heroic even in real life. I remember the time when people wrote him off and mocked his choices but his struggle is a master class for all artists enjoying long careers but must reinvent and reestablish. SRK is the cinema God that cinema needs not just for his hugs or dimples but for some serious world saving as well. (smile face emoticons) Bowing down to your perseverance, hard work and humility King Khan. @iamsrk,' she wrote.

Kangana Ranaut concluded her post by congratulating the entire team of 'Jawan'.

'Jawan' reportedly grossed ₹51.17 crore worldwide as per the latest advance day booking figures for the film's opening day.

The film was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages on September 7.

The movie also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, Yogi Babu, and Ridhi Dogra, among others.

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