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.

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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 nomineesAt 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 AwardsThe 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.

16/08/2024 17:46:28

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."

16/08/2024 16:30:42

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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16/08/2024 16:27:45

National Film Awards Live Updates: Yash Celebrates The Win Of Rishab Shetty

Yash's KGF secures the National Award for Best Kannada Film. Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty also wins for Best Actor. Megastar Yash took to social media to celebrate the success of his fellow Kannada movie actor   Rishab Shetty. In his heartfelt message, Yash wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to all the winners of the National Awards. A special shoutout to our very own @shetty_rishab.”

16/08/2024 14:33:17

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Actor

Best Actor goes to Rishab Shetty for his work in Kantara.

16/08/2024 14:31:08

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Actress

Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared the Best Actress award for Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express, respectively.

16/08/2024 14:21:41

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Film

The Malayalam movie Aattam took home the Best Film award at the 70th National Film Awards.

16/08/2024 14:20:15

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Director

Sooraj Barjatya received Best Director at the 70th National Film Awards for Uunchai.

16/08/2024 14:09:15

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Music

Pritam bagged the Best Music award for the Hindi film Brahmastra at the 70th National Film Awards.

16/08/2024 14:07:10

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Bengali Film

The Best Bengali Film winner at the 70th National Film Awards is Kaberi Antardhan.

16/08/2024 14:05:36

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Marathi Film

At the 70th National Film Awards, Vaalvi took home the Best Marathi Film award.

 

16/08/2024 14:04:23

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Kannada Film

The National Film Award for Best Kannada Film goes to Yash starrer ‘KGF Chapter 2’. The team also bagged the award for the Best Stunt Choreography.

16/08/2024 14:02:22

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Tamil Film

Mani Ratnam’s 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' wins the Best Tamil film award at the 70th National Film Awards.

16/08/2024 14:00:44

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Telugu Film

'Karthikeya 2' took home the 70th National Film Award for Best Telugu film.

16/08/2024 13:58:34

National Film Awards Live Updates: Bollywood Actor Manoj Bajpayee Gets Special Mention

Manoj Bajpayee bags Special Mention award for his OTT film Gulmohar.

16/08/2024 13:56:56

National Film Awards Live Updates: Best Editing Non Feature

Suresh Urs' outstanding work on ‘Madhyantara’ earned him the title of Best Editing in the non-feature category.

16/08/2024 13:44:14

National Film Awards Live Updates: Who Won The National Film Award In 2023?

R. Madhavan starrer 'Rocketry' took home the Best Feature Film award and Nikhil Mahajan won Best Director for Godavari last year.

16/08/2024 13:26:45

National Film Awards Live Updates: The National Film Awards Announcements To Begin At 1:30 pm

The 70th National Film Awards 2024 will be announced on August 16 in New Delhi. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m.