Viral Video: Shah Rukh Khan takes fan’s phone during on-stage selfie attempt at Joy Awards 2026

Shah Rukh Khan’s brief on-stage moment from the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media and generated conflicting responses.

A fan standing near SRK on stage is seen trying to snap a hasty selfie at an award ceremony in the videos that are circulating online. With a composed smile, Shah Rukh Khan grabs the phone, points to the official camera in front, and returns it, encouraging the subject to face ahead for the official photo. He can be observed making the same motion with someone else in the vicinity.

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A greater number of social media users defended the actor by pointing out that he was following the event protocols, despite the fact that some originally saw the action as dismissive. On-stage moments during formal award ceremonies, particularly those which held internationally, are orchestrated to guarantee that official photos and broadcast visuals are taken uninterrupted.

Personal selfies during live award ceremonies might interfere with camera framing or jeopardize official images. According to a number of fans,  remarks like “He was just following protocol” and “There was already a cameraman capturing the moment” were used to justify the SRK’s act.

The sentiment was repeated by those acquainted with large-scale award ceremonies, who clarified that in order to preserve broadcast continuity, presenters and recipients are usually told to face specific cameras.

With Shah Rukh Khan’s usual poise, the encounter seemed less like a snub and more like a courteous correction. Before going back to the ceremony, the actor handled the issue coolly and without displaying any signs of annoyance.

The majority of internet responses to the videos, which are still making the rounds, now emphasize the value of protocol at international gatherings by framing the incident as an example of stage manners rather than haughtiness.