National Film Awards 2023 Highlights: Reddit Users Think Vicky Kaushal Should Have Won Best Actor For Sardar Udham Instead Of Allu Arjun
The announcement of the 69th edition of the National Film Awards will happen at 5 PM. The winners will be announced during a press conference by the jury at the National Media Centre, New Delhi.
The 69th National Film Awards saw a handful of actors get recognition for their work. Allu Arjun earned the honour of being the first Telugu actor to win the National Film Award for Best Actor, but many fans were quick to highlight that Vicky Kaushal deserved it more for 'Sardar Udham'. Click here to read more
Esha Deol took to Instagram to express gratitude as her short film 'Ek Duaa' received a special mention at the 69th National Awards. 'Ek Duaa' is her first project as a producer. She wrote, “Over the moon as my film Ek Duaa has won at the 69th National Awards. As a producer and actor in this film to get this recognition in the non-feature special mention award means the world to me. The subject of our film is about female foeticide, save the girl child and for this to get recognition at the National awards is so overwhelming. I want to thank everyone and specially my fans for their love, support, prayers and duaas. Congratulations to the entire team of Ek Duaa and specially my director Ramkamal Mukerjee for making this film together with me. Much love and gratitude, Esha Deol.”
The 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday, and director Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ was announced as the winner of the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha took to X, formerly named as Twitter, to react to the win. Click here to read the complete article.
Rashmika Mandanna congratulated her Pushpa co-star Allu Arjun on his National Award win. Taking to her official Twitter handle, she wrote, "Pushpa Rajjjjjjj.. 🔥 asal #ThaggedheLe.. 💃🏻💃🏻🥳 congratulationsssssss
@alluarjun.. party timeeeeee.. 💃🏻😁."
Ram Charan pens a note of congratulations for RRR team, SS Rajamouli, Allu Arjun and Alia Bhatt on their National Award win.
Kriti Sanon shared a glimpse on how she was surrounded by love and celebrated her win of the Best Actress at the 69th National Film Awards yesterday. After her achievement she shared pictures of her celebration with her family and friends.
Watch Kriti Sanon bask in the success of her National Award win
Recently the 69th National Award announced its winners and Allu Arjun was one of the winners who won the Best Actor Award for his phenomenal successful film Pushpa The Rise. Vijay Deverakonda took to his social account and congratulated Allu Arjun on winning the national award and captioned, "Pushpa Raj 🔥Congratulationssssss @alluarjun bunny anna ❤️#ThaggedheLe".
Responding to Deverakonda's post, Allu Arjun gave the most apt response. Click here to see.
Oscar winner MM Keeravaani also shared gratitude after winning the National Award for Best Music Director (Background Score) for RRR. He tweeted, "Much honoured by this recognition for my background score by the honourable jury of 69th National Film Awards and congrats to DSP , Bose garu, Kaala Bhairava and my dear team of RRR."
Actor Rakshit Shetty shared his views on 'Charlie 777' winning National Award for Best Kannada Film. The actor director tweeted, "Words cannot justify the happiness and delight this news has delivered! While I am ecstatic and overwhelmed, I am also feeling humbled and grateful. This is a proud moment for all of us at @ParamvahStudios. Many congratulations @Kiranraj61, the hardwork has paid off."
Suriya took to Twitter to congratulate National Film Award winners Allu Arjun and DSP. He wrote, "Mighty congratulations to dear @alluarjun you’ve made history for the Telugu Film Industry with your Best Actor win at #69thNationalFilmAwards #Pushpa So happy for @ThisIsDSPthis a well-deserved recognition!!! Shine on dear DSP!"
Producer Abhishek Agarwal spoke about his film 'The Kashmir Files' National award win. “I am elated with the honour bestowed on our film by the Jury of 69th National Film Awards 2023. The Kashmir Files was a special film with a strong message. I dedicate this award to Kashmiri Pandits and how their pain has been recognised all over the world including the work of all actors and technicians," Abhishek said.
Abhishek Agarwal will soon bring forth another blockbuster, Tiger Nageswara Rao with Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja which is slated to have theatrical release on the 20th of October 2023.
Producer Abhishek Agarwal spoke about his film 'The Kashmir Files' National award win. “I am elated with the honour bestowed on our film by the Jury of 69th National Film Awards 2023. The Kashmir Files was a special film with a strong message. I dedicate this award to Kashmiri Pandits and how their pain has been recognised all over the world including the work of all actors and technicians," Abhishek said.
Abhishek Agarwal will soon bring forth another blockbuster, Tiger Nageswara Rao with Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja which is slated to have theatrical release on the 20th of October 2023.
Malayalam movie star Mohanlal gave his compliments to Allu Arjun on his Best Actor, National Award Win, Rocketry and RRR Teams. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, ""Congratulations to all the winners of the #NationalFilmAwards2023! A big shoutout to the Best Actor, dear @alluarjun; special kudos to Indrans, Vishnu Mohan, Shahi Kabir and the crews of #RRR and #Rocketry!"
Mahesh Bhatt shared his excitement about Alia Bhatt winning the Best Actor National Award for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. In an interview with India Today, Bhatt said, "I would say that it is undoubtedly a moment of great joy for me, and a moment of pride for family that this little girl got both popular mandate and also the highest award of the nation as best actor. I think she has got both the polls which is something we all thirst for. That is a unique achievement, I believe, at this stage in her life. We all relish this, her husband and her extended family, this award with her."
Shreya Ghoshal won the Best Playback singer National award on Thursday. Shreya penned a hearfelt note on Instagram about her historic win.
Anupam Kher shared his excitement of his film 'The Kashmir Files' winning the best film award for national integration. Taking to his official Instagram handle, Anupam wrote, "Not only as an actor but also being an executive producer on the film I am so happy for this recognition for our film. Would have loved to win an award for my acting too."
Samantha Ruth Prabhu congratulated Alia Bhatt on her Best Actor win for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. Samantha also celebrated Allu Arjun's big win for 'Pushpa'. The Family Man star also congratulated Kriti Sanon on her big win.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu congratulated Alia Bhatt on her Best Actor win for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. Samantha also celebrated Allu Arjun's big win for 'Pushpa'. The Family Man star also congratulated Kriti Sanon on her big win.
Taking to his Twitter handle, R Madhavan, who won a best film award for 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' wrote, "Wish you the Happiest Birthday yet Amma.. All yours, Appa’s and Nambi Sirs Blessings. A Heartfelt “Thank You” to all the jury members of the National Award, @MIB_India Shri @ianuragthakur Ji and all in his team. Thank you for the auspicious, beginning in Cannes. Team Rocketry and @NambiNOfficial . I don’t know what to say. For once Truely speechless. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳"
Kriti Sanon wrote an emotional social media post celebrating her big win besides also congratulating Alia Bhatt for her Best Actor win for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and SS Rajamouli won big at the 69th National Film Awards 2023. It was not just Alia Bhatt’s win as the Best Actor for, Sanjay Leela Bhansali also won the Best Editing award for his film. ‘RRR’, on the other hand, won the Best song, stunts and special choreography awards at the National Film Awards.
Allu Arjun became the first Tollywood actor to win the Best Actor National Award for Pushpa. And, Allu Arjun's reaction at achieving this great feat is not to be read but watched.
Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' has been appreciated at the 69th National Film Awards 2023. 'The Kashmir Files' won the Nargis Dutt Best Film Award On National Integration. Vivek Agnihotri shared his reaction on winning big at the National Film Awards.
Here is what Vivek Agnihotri said.
The Mili actor, who is grieving the loss of his father, has dedicated his award to his late father.
He said in a statement: “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”.
Director Soojit Sircar spoke to ABP News after the big win and shared that he was with Abhishek Bachchan discussing his new film when he got the news. Abhishek hugged the director and congratulated Sircar for this feat.
Kriti Sanon spoke to ABP News and expressed her excitement about the big achievement. Click here to see what Kriti said.
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress Award along with Kriti Sanon at the 69th National Film Awards for their performances in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Mimi’ respectively. Alia thanked the film’s director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the crew, her family and her team for the award. She also dedicated her award to her audience.
Allu Arjun became the first-ever Telugu actor to win the national award for best actor after he bagged the honours for his power-packed performance in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ at the 69th National Film Awards announced on Thursday.
Celebrations broke out in Tollywood circles soon after the announcement, as greetings poured in for the stylish actor from all over the industry. There were celebrations at the house of the elated actor as his father and well-known producer Allu Arvind was among the first to greet him.
'Shershaah' became Dharma Productions' second film to win a National Award. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, the film was all heart and received a massive response upon release on Prime Video in 2021. ‘Shershaah’ was felicitated with the special jury award. As Sidharth penned a note to thank everyone, he also thanked Captain Vikram Batra's brother Vishal Batra, whose support was invaluable for the film. Vishal too congratulated Sidharth on his big win.
Take a look at Sidhartth's heartfelt post and Vishal Batra's response
Kangana Ranaut was in the lineup to get felicitated at the 69th edition of National Film Awards 2023. The Bollywood actor was a contender for her role in ‘Thalaivii’. Kangana shared her reaction about the National Film Awards on social media.
Kangana took to Instagram, where she expressed her happiness for those who have been feted with the honour.
The 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday (August 24). The winners list had many popular names this year, with Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon sharing the Best Actress award for ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Mimi’, respectively. And Allu Arjun bagging the Best Actor award for his blockbuster film ‘Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1.’
Click here to see the complete National Film Awards winners list.
'The Kashmir Files' wins Nargis Dutt award for best film on national integration
'RRR' bags award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment.
Madhavan starrer Rocketry: The Nambi Effect gets National Award for Best Film.
Allu Arjun Wins Best Actor Awards For Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1.
Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon get Best Actress Award For Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi respectively.
Pallavi Joshi Gets Best Supporting Actress For The Kashmir Files
Gangubai Kathiawadi Wins Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Dialogues
Best Mishing Film: Boomba Ride
Best Assamese Film: Anur (Eyes On The Sunshine)
Best Bengali Film - Kalkokkho
Best Hindi Film - Sardar Udham
Best Gujarati Film - Last Film Show
Best Kannada Film - 777 Charlie
Best Maithili Film - Samanantar
Best Marathi Film - Ekda Kay Zala
Best Malayalam Film - Home
Best Non Feature Film goes to Garhwali and Hindi film 'Ek Tha Gaon' directed by Shrishti Lakhera.
Best Film Critic goes to Purushothama Charyulu (Telugu)
The announcement ceremony has begun in Delhi. You can watch it here
Jury members for National Film Awards handed over the list of awardees for feature, non-feature, and best script category to Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur.
While the favour is inclining more towards South superstars as this year's deserving National Fil Award contendees, Ranveer SIngh fans have started their own trend on Twitter supporting the actor's performance as Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's film '83.
Twitter is abuzz with possible contenders for Best Actor ( male) awards. Allu Arjun fans are trending the actor for 'Pushpa' while Suriya is being championed for 'Jai Bhim'. Ram Charan and Jr. NTR fans want their vbeloved actor to win big for 'RRR'.
The Best National Actor Award for 2020 was shared between Suriya for ‘Soorarai Pottru’ and Ajay Devgn for ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’. Aparna Balamurali bagged the Best Actress award. Tamil movie 'Soorarai Pottru' won the Best Feature Film.
Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut are in the race for the Best Actor at the 69th National Film Award Live. Alia is in the race for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' while Kangana Ranaut, a National Award veteran, is in the race for 'Thalaivii'.
Kangana Ranaut has won the National Film Award 4 times in the Best Actor category and once in a supporting role
The announcement of the 69th edition of the National Film Awards is scheduled to begin at 5 PM. The winners will be announced during a press conference by the jury at the National Media Center, New Delhi.
You can watch the awards ceremony live on PIB India's Facebook page and their Youtube channel.
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New Delhi: The 69th edition of the National Film Awards is here. The jury of the special awards will announce the winner list for the year 2021-2022 will be announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. Joju George, Suriya, Ram Charan, R Madhavan are in the race for the Best Actor (National Film Award). Best film contenders are many and there would be a tough fight for sure as for the finalist and winner.
The announcement of the 69th edition of the National Film Awards will happen at 5 PM. The winners will be announced during a press conference by the jury at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The event can be watched live on PIB India's Facebook page and their Youtube channel.
Among Bollywood actors, there are chief chances of Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut getting Best Actor( female) award for their performances in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'( 2022) and 'Thalaivii'( 2021) respectively.
Kangana Ranaut is already a multiple National Award-winning actor having won it three times for 'Queen', 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns',and 'Manikarnika: the Queen of Jhansi' and 'Panga' as well. Kangana also has a National Award for Best Actor in Supporting Role for her film 'Fashion' which was headlined by Priyanka Chopra.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt recently won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.
In the Southern film industry front, SS Rajamouli can take home many awards thanks to RRR's performance at the box office and global felicitation the film received, even bringing India an Oscar in the Best Song category.
‘RRR’ also brought Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, MM Keeravani a lot of attention.
MM Keeravani's 'Naatu Naatu' competed with nominees that included Rihanna's Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, This Is A Life from Everything Everywhere All at Once, Applause from Tell It Like a Woman, and Lady Gaga's Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick.
As for fan favourites, Malayalam film 'Nayattu' starring Kunchako Boban, Joju George and Nimisha Sajayan and Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' are major contenders for the Best Film National Award.
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Telugu actor Nani expressed his disappointment via his Instagram story after Jai Bhim did not receive an award at the National Film Awards 2023. He wrote Jai Bhim with a heart break emoji. However, did congratulate all the national film awardees and also Allu Arjun for the first Tollywood best actor big win.