At the Filmfare Awards 2025, actor Nitanshi Goel, who won the Best Debut Female award for her performance in Laapataa Ladies, experienced a nerve-wracking moment on stage—but superstar Shah Rukh Khan was quick to step in and help. The incident quickly went viral, showcasing Shah Rukh’s courteous and gentlemanly nature.

The Incident on Stage

As Nitanshi walked forward to receive her award from Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, co-hosting the event with filmmaker Karan Johar, descended a few steps to welcome her by extending his hand. Nitanshi, wearing a long yellow gown with a train, took his hand but immediately tripped. Shah Rukh reacted swiftly, catching both her hands to steady her.

Once she regained her balance, the 58-year-old actor gently held the train of her dress and walked behind her, ensuring she could move safely as she accepted her award. Karan Johar also offered a comforting hug, checking if she was okay, and then kissed her on the head, adding a heartwarming touch to the moment. Nitanshi, visibly teary, shared a quick conversation with Shah Rukh as she steadied herself, while the audience applauded the scene.

Fans Compare to Jennifer Lawrence

Social media users were quick to react, comparing Nitanshi’s near-fall to Jennifer Lawrence’s famous Oscars incident, dubbing it a “Jennifer Lawrence moment.” Fans flooded posts with comments such as:

• “Shah Rukh is such a gentleman. Oh, this is too darn sweet.”
• “Almost had a Jennifer Lawrence fall. Some might say it’s good luck for your career.”
• “Poor thing seems nervous. Happy for her.”

The incident highlighted not only Nitanshi’s charm and poise under pressure but also Shah Rukh’s reputation for grace and thoughtfulness.

Nitanshi Goel’s Aspiration

In an earlier interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, Nitanshi had expressed her admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, stating her desire to be “Lady Shah Rukh Khan” in the years to come. She said, “Right now, I say this everywhere that in the next 5–6 years, however long it takes, I want to be the next Lady Shah Rukh Khan. The way he speaks, his interviews, the way he has won everyone’s heart, I also want to win everyone’s heart like him.”

About Nitanshi’s Debut

Nitanshi, 18, made her Bollywood debut with Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, a film set in 2001 that revolves around two young brides who get separated during a train journey. The film also stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan in pivotal roles.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Upcoming Project

Fans can next see Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand’s King, which boasts an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma.

The Filmfare moment reaffirmed why Shah Rukh Khan is beloved not only for his films but also for his kindness and gentlemanly demeanor on and off the stage.