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'Why Gujarat?': Rahul Dholakia questions National Film Awards being moved out of Delhi
September 08, 2026 10:45 am
Rahul Dholakia has questioned why Kevadia, Gujarat has been chosen as the venue for National Film Awards, over other regions that contribute significantly to cinema.
'Huge disaster': Shekhar Suman recalls his first National Awards show with Jaya Bachchan
August 23, 2026 6:13 am
Shekhar Suman recalls when Jaya Bachchan approached him to do the first live National Awards organised by her company.
72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, Article 370 win; check winners list
July 18, 2026 8:26 pm
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Article 370 won Best Film, while Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Yami Gautam, Sanjay Mishra, Ropashree Varkady and Sachana Namidass took home acting honours.
Imtiaz Ali hopes National Awards will look kindly on Amar Singh Chamkila after Diljit Dosanjh film bags award at IFFM
August 19, 2024 7:31 am
After Amar Singh Chamkila won the 'Breakout Film of the Year' at IIFM, Imtiaz Ali says the perception around films released on OTT is changing. He hopes the National Awards will look kindly to his film starring Diljit Dosanjh.
No Mammootty films were submitted for National Awards, jury member MB Padmakumar reveals: 'Significant mistake'
August 17, 2024 7:04 pm
The 70th National Film Awards were announced yesterday, and what shocked many was the exclusion of Mammootty, who has been on a phenomenal run at the movies.
70th National Film Awards 2024 Announcement Live Updates: Aattam declared Best Film; Rishab Shetty, Nithya Menen, Mansi Parekh win acting honours
August 16, 2024 8:01 pm
70th National Film Awards 2024 Announcement Live Updates: Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his performance in Kantara. The Best Actress award was won by Nithya Menen and Mansi Parekh in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express while Aattam bagged the Best Film honour.
Alia Bhatt recalls hugging Kriti Sanon five seconds before getting on the stage to accept National Award: 'We both had tears...'
November 05, 2023 10:33 am
In a recent interaction, Alia Bhatt opened up about her experience at the National Awards and making a statement by re-wearing her wedding saree.
Teachers' Day 2023: List of 75 educators selected for National Awards to Teachers
September 05, 2023 10:50 am
Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal.
PC Sreeram takes a dig at National Awards as The Kashmir Files wins Best Feature Film on National Integration award
August 25, 2023 4:31 pm
National Award-winning cinematographer PC Sreeram is disappointed that The Kashmir Files has won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.
Alia Bhatt on winning National Film Award for Best Actress: 'I do not take moments like these lightly'
August 25, 2023 12:06 am
Alia Bhatt won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia shares the Best Actress award with Kriti Sanon.
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National Film Awards 2020: Chhichhore to Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, the top winners
March 22, 2021 7:01 pm
67th National Film Awards winners are announced.
Kangana Ranaut, Amitabh Bachchan, Kabir Khan receive National Awards in Delhi, Aishwarya accompanies her Pa
May 05, 2016 9:21 am
Kangana Ranaut and Amitabh Bachchan received National Awards in Delhi for their films Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Piku respectively on May 3. Big B, who walked away with his fourth National Award was accompanied by his family including wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. This was Kangana's third National Award. <br /><br />He received the Rajat Kamal and Rs 50,000. This is the 73-year-old actor's fourth National award. He previously won in 1990 ("Agneepath"), 2005 ("Black") and 2009 ("Paa"). <br /> Kangana, 29, currently engaged in a bitter legal fued with actor Hrithik Roshan, won the award for her double role in Anand L Rai's romantic comedy drama "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" of a troublesome wife Tanu and Haryanvi sportsperson Datto. She also received Rajat Kamal and Rs 50,000.
Rajkummar Rao, Riteish Deshmukh receive 61st National Film Award
May 05, 2014 9:42 am
Pranab Mukherjee on May 3 gave away trophies to the winners of National Film Awards.
Big winners at 61st National Film Awards
April 16, 2014 5:50 pm
61st National Film Awards were announced on April 16, in New Delhi. Here's the complete list of winners.
NATIONAL AWARDS VIDEOS
Sudarsan Pattnaik draws sand sculpture to welcome General Budget
February 29, 2016 6:05 am
Puri (Odisha), Feb 29 (ANI): Renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik drew a sand sculpture at the Puri beach of Odisha on the eve of General Budget 2016-17. Patnaik drew a similar sand art earlier to welcome the Rail Budget. The Padma Shri awardee artist, who has won many international and national awards, always tries to give a social message through his sand art.
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