The post, captioned with the phrase, "One thing about destiny... it doesn't miss," prompted an emotional and characteristically witty response from the "Badshah" himself.
SRK’s Response: "King of the World"
Taking to his Instagram Stories and X (formerly Twitter) late Friday evening, Shah Rukh Khan reshared the Academy’s post with a heartfelt note:
The Quote: "Thank you @theacademy for sending me down memory lane with Om's speech. Now I truly feel like the King of the world. Ha ha."
Thank u @TheAcademy for sending me down memory lane with Om’s speech… now I truly feel like the King of the world. Ha ha https://t.co/14QeUlPij9
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 17, 2026
The Full Circle: Fans noted the irony—and the manifestation—of SRK’s character in the film winning a fictional award, only for the real-life Academy to recognize that very moment nearly 20 years later.
Farah Khan Joins the Nostalgia
The film’s director, Farah Khan, was equally thrilled by the global recognition:
The Gratitude: She shared the post on her Instagram Stories, thanking the Academy and everyone who forwarded it to her.
The Signature Tag: She signed off with the film’s most famous line: "#pictureabhibaakihaimeredost" (The movie isn't over yet, my friend).
Why This Clip? The "Shiddat" Monologue
The Academy highlighted what is arguably the most famous piece of dialogue in modern Bollywood history:
"Itni shiddat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai, ki har zarre ne mujhe tumse milane ki sazish ki hai..." (I have tried to find you with such intensity that every particle in the universe has conspired to bring you closer to me...)
The scene, which serves as a pivotal emotional anchor in the reincarnation-revenge drama, has become a global symbol for the "power of manifestation."
'Om Shanti Om' Quick Facts (2007)
Feature Details Director Farah Khan Debut Marked the legendary Bollywood debut of Deepika Padukone. Key Theme Reincarnation, 1970s Bollywood nostalgia, and justice. Global Impact One of the most successful commercial films of its era, known for its "Deewangi Deewangi" ensemble song featuring 31 stars.
SantaBanta Verdict:
For the Academy to highlight a mainstream, "masala" Bollywood classic like Om Shanti Om is a significant acknowledgment of Shah Rukh Khan’s global cultural footprint. It proves that while SRK might not have an Oscar on his mantle (yet), his "King of the World" status is officially recognized by the very institution that defines cinematic excellence.
