National Film Awards Highlights: Rishab Shetty Dedicates His Award To Kannada Audience
National Film Awards 2024: The National Film Awards honoured the recent best films, recognising outstanding achievements in Indian cinema.
Background
National Film Awards 2024: The much-awaited 70th National Film Awards were announced today, August 16. The awards will be presented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The National Film Awards honoured the recent best films, recognising outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. The winners will be honoured during an event in October.
National Film Awards 2024 to be announced
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) will announce the winners in a press conference at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m., celebrating contributions of filmmakers and artists across the country.
National Film Awards 2024 nominees
At the National Film Awards, Malayalam star Mammootty earned recognition for his outstanding work in the films ‘Rorschach’ and ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’. His dual roles in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, have earned him immense critical acclaim. He is also a strong contender for this coveted national honour because of his compelling portrayal of Luke Antony in Roschach, which has also been noteworthy.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty, who won hearts with his performance in ‘Kantara’, is a nominee for the 70th National Film Awards' Best Actor category.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient in the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi in October 2024.
Allu Arjun received the Best Actor award for ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, while Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actress award for ‘Mimi’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, respectively, in 2023. The winner of the Best Feature Film went to ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’.
When and where to watch National Film Awards
The National Film Awards will have the live telecast on DD National 1:30 pm onwards on Friday. The ceremony will be aired live on DD National's YouTube channel for those who are unable to watch on TV.
National Film Awards LIVE Updates: Rishab Shetty On Winning Best Actor For Kantara
Rishab Shetty on winning Best Actor for Kantara: "I am truly overwhelmed by the honour of this National Award for 'Kantara.' I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey, the incredible team of artists, technicians and especially Hombale Films. The audiences have made this film what it is and their support fills me with a deep sense of responsibility. I am committed to working even harder to bring an even better film to our viewers. With utmost respect, I dedicate this award to our Kannada audience, the Daiva Nartakas and Appu sir. I thank the divine as we have reached this moment through the blessings of the Daivas."
National Film Awards Live Updates: KGF TO PS-1: Check Out The Full List Of Winners
This year's winners of India's esteemed 70th National Film Awards showcase the industry's exceptional talents. In addition to recognising national performers and crew, the awards ceremony celebrates the top films of 2022. A press conference in New Delhi was held by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) to announce the winners.
From the Malayalam film 'Aattam: The Play' to the Kannada folk film ‘Kantara’, see the complete list of winners of this year.
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