New Delhi: At the 69th annual National Film Awards ceremony, the most outstanding works of Indian film from 2021 were honoured. On Tuesday, the prizes were handed out during the event at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu was the one who gave out the awards.
The awardees, whose names were released in early September, were given awards by Droupadi Murmu. The event was broadcast live on the Press Information Bureau’s various social media platforms.
The National Awards have fallen behind schedule by a year because of the epidemic. Actors Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise), Alia Bhatt (Gangubai Kathiawadi) and Kriti Sanon (Mimi) were recognised for their achievements in the category of Best Actor and Actress.
Indian cinema’s highest honour, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, was presented to Waheeda Rehman.
President Droupadi Murmu presented 69th National Film Awards in New Delhi. She also conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021 on Ms Waheeda Rehman.
The President said that films are the most effective medium to spread awareness and sensitivity.… pic.twitter.com/jzLz8T4qS6— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 17, 2023
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect became the winner of The Best Feature Film award. In recognition of its contribution to national harmony, The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, will receive the Nargis Dutt Award.
The historical drama Sardar Udham, directed by Shoojit Sircar, was also a big winner. It was also awarded for its cinematography (Avik Mukhopadhyay), audiography (Sinoy Joseph), production design (Dmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta), and costume design (Veera Kapur Ee), in addition to Best Hindi Film.
Special Jury Award at the 69th National Film Awards for #Shershaah! 🏆
The award received today is a tribute to hardwork, determination, and patriotism. Its significance will remain etched in my heart forever. Deep gratitude and respect to my entire team, and above all, to you… pic.twitter.com/6vsQFXwaD8— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) October 17, 2023
A PROUD MOMENT for us as our very own, ICON STAR @alluarjun receives the ‘Best Actor’ Award at the ’69th National Film Awards’ Ceremony for #PushpaTheRise 🔥
Becomes the FIRST TELUGU ACTOR to receive the prestigious award. ❤️#AlluArjunTriumphsAtNationals ✨ pic.twitter.com/8FxIrbE5g2
— Geetha Arts (@GeethaArts) October 17, 2023
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Choreographer Prem Rakshith receives the Best Choreography Award for the movie ‘RRR’ at the 69th #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/oyhoBOunh7
— PIB India (@PIB_India) October 17, 2023
#AliaBhatt drops pictures from the 69th National Film Awards ceremony. 🤍✨ pic.twitter.com/PVsqL70eta
— Filmfare (@filmfare) October 17, 2023
Actors #AlluArjun and #KritiSanon do the #PushpaPose 🫳 and click a selfie 🤳 as the duo attend the 69th National Film Awards as award winners pic.twitter.com/KpuKctyFfM
— Take One Filmy (@TakeOneFilmy) October 17, 2023
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President Droupadi Murmu presents the Best Kannada Film category award to ‘777 Charlie’ produced by Parmvah Studios Pvt. Ltd.#69thNationalFilmAwards #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/DCC30G9qvL
— PIB India (@PIB_India) October 17, 2023
The President of India, #DroupadiMurmu shares pictures with #AliaBhatt, #WaheedaRehman, #KritiSanon and others from the 69th National Film Awards ceremony. 🌺 pic.twitter.com/YOGR1vs5ah
— Filmfare (@filmfare) October 17, 2023
There are many more awardees than just those listed above; here is the complete list:
Best Feature Film: Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Best Popular Film: Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR
Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise)
Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi, Kriti Sanon for Mimi
Best Director: Godavari
Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi
Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi, The Kashmir Files
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director: Meppadiyan
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files
Best Music Direction (Songs): Pushpa: The Rise
Best Music Director (Background Score): MM Keeravani for RRR
Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava for Komuram Bheemudo from RRR
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal for Maayava Chaayavaa from Iravin Nizhal
Best Lyrics: Konda Polam
Best Children’s Film: Gandhi & Co
Best Child Artist: Bhavin Rabari, Chhello Show
Best Production Design: Sardar Udham
Best Audiography: Sardar Udham (Hindi), Jhilli (Bengali) and Chavittu (Malayalam)
Best Cinematography: Sardar Udham
Best Editing: Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Stunt Choreography: RRR
Best Costume Design: Sardar Udham
Best Make-up: Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Screenplay: Nayattu
Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted): Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Dialogue: Gangubai Kathiawadi
Special Jury Award: Shershaah
Best Mishing Film: Boomba Ride
Best Feature Film in Hindi: Sardar Udham
Best Feature Film in Bengali: Kolkokkho – House of Time
Best Feature Film in Tamil: Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer)
Best Feature Film in Telugu: Uppena (Wave)
Best Feature Film in Gujarati: Chhello Show (Last Film Show)
Best Feature Film in Assamese: Anur
Best Feature Film in Kannada: 777 Charlie
Best Feature Film in Malayalam: Home
Best Feature Film in Marathi: Ekda Kay Zala
Best Feature Film in Odia: Pratikshya (The Wait)
Best Feature Film in Maithili: Samanantar
Special Mention: Late Shri Nallandi Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer), Jhilli (Discards), Indiana for Home, Jahanara Begum in Anur
Best Non-Feature Film: Ek Tha Gaon (Garhwali & Hindi)
Best Film on Family Value: Chand Saanse
Best Short Film Fiction: Dal Bhat
Special Jury Award: Rekha
Best Animation: Kandittundu
Best Investigation Film: Looking For Challan (English)
Best Exploration/Adventure Film: Ayushman (English, Kannada)
Best Educational Film: Sirpigalin Sirpangal
Best Promotional Film: Endangered Heritage ‘Warli Art’ (English)
