May 3rd, the day when the Indian Cinema marks its Centenary, the 60th National Film Awards will also be held at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Actor R. Madhavan will play host of the evening.
Expressing his excitement about this event Madhavan says, ''This is the first time that I have got the opportunity to host an award function as prestigious as the
National Awards. Some amazing films and artistes have been recognized this year and I am really looking forward to the evening.''
The Award ceremony will felicitate people like Shoojit Sircar and John Abraham for VICKY DONOR in the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment category, Tigmanshu Dhulia for PAAN SINGH TOMAR in the Best Film category and Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his performance in KAHAANI, GANGS OF WASSEYPUR 2, DEKH INDIAN CIRCUS and TALAASH in the Special Jury Award category.