The 71st National Awards ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. The award ceremony marked a historic moment as actor Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Award after a three-decade career in the Bollywood industry. Mohanlal was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, making him the second artist from the Malayalam industry to be bestowed with this honour. From Shah Rukh Khan to Mohanlal, let’s revisit some of the iconic winning moments of the Indian cinema artists at th 71st National Awards ceremony.
Rani Mukerji The Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Best Actress National Award for her role in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ released in 2023. The actress looked elegant in a brown saree, complementing her outfit with a silver-plated necklace, earrings and bangles. The actress was all smiles as she accepted the silver medal for her performance from President Droupadi Murmu.
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Mohanlal The South superstar was the highlight of the 71st National Awards ceremony after he was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award from President Droupadi Murmu for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema. During his acceptance speech, the actor referred to cinema as the “heartbeat of his soul.”
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Vikrant Massey Vikrant Massey also won the National Award in the Best Actor category for his performance in the film ’12th Fail’. It was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film also won the National Award for the best feature film at the ceremony. Based on a true story, the actor portrayed the role of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in the film.
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Vikrant Massey Vikrant Massey also won the National Award in the Best Actor category for his performance in the film ’12th Fail’. It was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film also won the National Award for the best feature film at the ceremony. Based on a true story, the actor portrayed the role of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in the film.
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Karan Johar Filmmaker Karan Johar attended the 71st National Film Awards as his project ‘ Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ bagged the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment on Tuesday. Karan received the prestigious award from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan. The film starred Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.
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