New Delhi: The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Awards 2023 were held on Monday with the Red Carpet being thronged by popular celebrities from Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan to television actors Tejasswi Prakash and Rupali Ganguly, among others.


Anupam Kher received the Most Versatile Actor of the Year award for the movie 'The Kashmir Files', which won the 'Best Film' award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival on Monday. In addition to receiving the Best Actress award for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', Alia Bhatt also accepted the Best Actor award for 'Brahmastra' on behalf of her husband, Ranbir Kapoor.


The Most Promising Actor award went to actor-director Rishab Shetty for his Kannada movie 'Kantara'. For his role in 'Bhediya', Varun Dhawan also took home the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor. 'Anupamaa', a television series starring Rupali Ganguly, took home the Television Series of The Year prize at the event.


Veteran actor Rekha received recognition for her 'Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry'. She wore a golden saree to the occasion and was spotted interacting with Alia, who was wearing a white saree. They kissed, hugged, and posed for photos with the paparazzi. Popular singer and musician Hariharan received recognition for his 'Outstanding Contribution To The Music Industry.'


Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri expressed his gratitude as his directorial 'The Kashmir Files' bagged the Best Film Award. He later tweeted, "This award is dedicated to all the victims of terrorism and to all the people of India for your blessings.”


Check out the full list of winners here:


Best Film: The Kashmir Files


Best Director: R Balki for Chup: Revenge of The Artist


Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor for Brahmastra: Part 1


Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi


Most Promising Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara


Critics Best Actor: Varun Dhawan for Bhediya


Film of The Year: RRR


Television Series of The Year: Anupamaa


Most Versatile Actor Of The Year: Anupam Kher for The Kashmir Files


Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Manish Paul for Jugjugg Jeeyo


Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry: Rekha


Best Web Series: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness


Best Actor In A Television Series: Zain Imam for Fanaa- Ishq Mein Marjawaan


Best Actress In A Television Series: Tejasswi Prakash for Naagin


Best Male Singer: Sachet Tandon for Maiyya Mainu


Best Female Singer: Neeti Mohan for Meri Jaan


Best Cinematographer: PS Vinod for Vikram Vedha


Outstanding Contribution In The Music Industry: Hariharan


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