In a dignified felicitation of Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey received National Awards at the high-profile 71st National Film Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony, graced by President Droupadi Murmu, was an unforgettable day for Indian cinema.
Rani Mukerji was nominated for Best Actress for her stellar performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Dressed in a stunning brown saree with broad borders, Rani symbolically paid tribute to the moment by placing her hand on the stage before she could claim the award. Her acting as a mother battling a foreign establishment touched hearts across the nation and cemented her status as one of Bollywood’s leading actors.
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Actor Rani Mukerji with the National Film Award for the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her life 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'
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Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan finally won his first-ever National Award for Best Actor for his blockbuster 2023 hit Jawan. The three-decade reigning king of Indian cinema was greeted with deafening applause when his name was announced. His dark, nuanced performance in Jawan was a critical and box office success, so the accolade is a milestone one in his exemplary career.
Shah Rukh Khan honoured with National Film Award for Best Actor, his first in three-decade-long career
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Vikrant Massey was awarded Best Actor along with Shah Rukh Khan for his intense performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail. The film, based on true problems and struggling spirits, was also awarded the Best Feature Film, a testament to its emotional value and social relevance.
#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Actor Vikrant Massey with the National Film Award for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for his film '12th Fail'.
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Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery, a satirical take on the foibles of society, won the Best Hindi Film award, showcasing the creativity and versatility of contemporary Indian filmmaking.
The 71st National Film Awards celebrated not just talent, but also the magic of storytelling that transcends boundaries of geography and generations.
