New Delhi: The 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday evening at the National Media Centre here.
Shoojit Sircar’s directorial ‘Sardar Udham’ won the best feature film award in Hindi. The film was released in 2021 on Prime Video and starred Vicky Kaushal in the lead role.’Sardar Udham’ is a biopic of freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, who killed Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The film had an amazing run at the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards previously. Vicky received the Best Actor award for Sardar Udham at IIFA 2022. The film also bagged awards in Cinematography, Editing, and Special Effects (Visuals) categories.
Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, ‘Sardar Udham’ also starred Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Banita Sandhu, Kirsty Averton, and Amol Parashar.
Aug 24, 2023, 18:57 IST: Pankaj Tripathy dedicates his National Award to his late father in an emotional speech
“This is unfortunately a period of loss and grieving for me. If Babuji was around, he would have been really happy for me. When I first got the National award mention, he was very proud and pleased. This National Award I dedicate to him and his spirit. I’m who I’m today because of him. I’m in loss of words due to this time but I’m happy and grateful to the team. Kriti also has won the Best Actress, so a huge congratulations to her.”
Pankaj Tripathy won National Award for his role in the film “Mimi”. The film’s director Laxman Utekar told News18 Showsha, “I’m feeling so good. Kriti did a great job in the film. The kind of hard she has done for the film is incredible. I’m feeling happy for her, Pankaj ji and all of us who have worked on the film. I just spoke to both Kriti and Pankaj ji. They’re extremely elated and excited about the win. Hum sab log bahot hi zyaada khush hai.”
Aug 24, 2023, 18:31 IST: Karan Johar won his second national award
Dharma production’s “Shershaah” gets special jury award.
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Karan Johar took to Instagram to share his gratitude:
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Aug 24, 2023, 18:30 IST: Allu Arjun Triumphs as Best Actor for “Pushpa: The Rise”
A standout moment of the awards ceremony was the declaration of Allu Arjun as the Best Actor for his remarkable performance in “Pushpa: The Rise.” This accolade not only acknowledges his talent but also underscores the power of his portrayal in the film.
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Aug 24, 2023, 18:01 IST: Pallavi Joshi wins National award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Kashmir Files
She told News18 Showsha, “It’s 6:30 am in the morning. I am in the USA. I just woke up with a call saying that The Kashmir Files and I have won a National Award. I am extremely happy. I am so overwhelmed that I don’t know what to say.”
Aug 24, 2023, 17:58 IST: Sanjay Leela Bhansali wins Best Editor for “Gangubai Kathiawadi”
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali won the National Award for Best Editor for his film “Gangubai Kathiawadi.”
Aug 24, 2023, 17:50 IST: Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon Share the Limelight as Best Actresses
The recognition for Best Actress was a shared triumph, with both Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon receiving the honor. Alia Bhatt’s captivating portrayal in “Gangubai Kathiawadi” and Kriti Sanon’s heartfelt performance in “Mimi” left an indelible mark on the audience and the jury alike.
Aug 24, 2023, 17:55 IST: “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect” Soars as Best Feature Film
R Madhavan’s magnum opus, “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,” secured the coveted National Film Award for Best Feature Film. The film’s compelling storytelling and Madhavan’s transformative performance combined to create an experience that resonated deeply with the audience.
The 69th National Film Awards proved to be a momentous occasion, celebrating exceptional performances and captivating storytelling that have left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. As these talented artists and films continue to shine, the Indian film industry can undoubtedly look forward to a future brimming with creativity and brilliance.
