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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has won the nation’s most prestigious National Award in the best actor category for his 2023 release Jawan.
With a career spanning more than thirty years, Shah Rukh has finally achieved a long-awaited milestone by winning his first National Award for Jawan, also starring Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi, and Nayanthara in pivotal roles.
Shah Rukh Khan attended the 71st National Awards in New Delhi to receive the Best Actor award, marking a historic moment in his illustrious career.
Along with King Khan, Vikrant Massey has officially etched his name in the history of Indian cinema by winning the National Award for Best Actor for his remarkable performance in 12th Fail. Known for his consistent craft and deeply authentic performances, Vikrant has firmly established himself as the best actor of this generation In 12th Fail, he portrayed Manoj Kumar Sharma, a man who overcame extraordinary odds to become an IPS officer, delivering a performance that was both deeply empathetic and powerfully inspiring.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra from the red carpet of the 71st National award as 12th Fail bags the Best Film. It’s a personal win for me also. I remember, when I came here the first time, when I had come, LK Advani ji was the I&B minister. So, I got 4,000 rupees for the Murder at Monkey Hill. 1977 — that was my first award. So, it’s been… it’s my life.
Rani Mukerji smiled bright as she received the Best Actress award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
Mohanlal was honoured with a shawl and a scroll as he won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award honour at the 71th National Film Awards.
Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant receives the prestigious National Award for the Best Choreography – Dhindora Baje Re from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Today, on 23rd September, singer Shilpa Rao received the honour of National Award for Best Playback Singer for Chaleya from Jawan. The singer marked her presence at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi to receive the win. Aligning with the professional setting, Shilpa Rao graced the award ceremony in a bandhgala outfit.
Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani scores big at the National Film Awards. The film wins Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
On the other hand producer Ekta Kapoor completes a hat-trick of honors with Padma Shri, Emmy, and now a National Award for Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery, shared with co-producer Guneet Monga and Netflix. The film’s win in the Best Hindi Film category is special not just because it cements her presence in cinema, but also because it reflects her instinct for supporting fresh voices and stories that cut across genres.
