Everyone loves a wounded-superhero comeback arc. Khan brought this fictional trope to life in a year that might go down as a landmark moment for modern Bollywood stardom. The timing and force of his return were encapsulated by a full-fledged action debut in Pathaan, before massy blockbuster Jawan lent a political edge to his brand of vintage patriotism. He rounded up the season with another Rajkumar Hirani hit in Dunki. And it was like he was never gone. Love him or hate him, Shah Rukh Khan remains a necessary phenomenon.
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