The 69th National Film Awards ceremony was a grand celebration of outstanding achievements in Indian cinema, held at the prestigious Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi today, October 17. The star-studded event honoured some of the most talented individuals in the film industry, including acclaimed actors Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon, among others.
The ceremony featured an array of notable winners, and it was graced by Kriti Sanon, who was already in Delhi after winning the Best Actress award for her remarkable performance in "Mimi." She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I thank God and my fans for everything. My prayers have been answered. I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true."
Notably, Allu Arjun, the charismatic star of "Pushpa: The Rise," was honoured with the Best Actor award, marking a historic moment as he became the first Telugu actor to receive this prestigious accolade. The movie "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect," directed by R. Madhavan, was recognized as the Best Feature Film, while Vivek Agnihotri's "The Kashmir Files" received the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.
Last but not the least, Waheeda Rehman was bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. An emotional Waheeda received the award and also expressed her gratitude towards the film industry
Check out the complete winner list here:
Best Feature Film: Rocketry
Best Director: Nikhil Mahajan, Godavari
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files
Best Actor: Allu Arjun, Pushpa
Best Actress: Alia Bhatt, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Kriti Sanon, Mimi
Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi
Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi, The Kashmir Files
Best Child Artist: Bhavin Rabari, Chhello Show
Best Screenplay (Original): Shahi Kabir, Nayattu
Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Utkarshini Vashishtha, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Dialogue Writer: Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Music Director (Songs): Devi Sri Prasad, Pushpa
Best Music Direction (Background Music): MM Keeravaani, RRR
Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava, RRR
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal, Iravin Nizhal
Best Lyrics: Chandrabose, Konda Polam's Dham Dham Dham
Best Hindi Film: Sardar Udham
Best Kannada Film: 777 Charlie
Best Malayalam Film: Home
Best Gujurati Film: The Chhello Show
Best Tamil Film: Kadaisi Vivasayi
Best Telugu Film: Uppena
Best Maithili Film: Samanantar
Best Mishing Film: Boomba Ride
Best Marathi Film: Ekda Kaay Zala
Best Bengali Film: Kalkokkho
Best Assamese Film: Anur
Best Meiteilon Film: Eikhoigi Yum
Best Odiya Film: Pratikshya
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director: Meppadiyan, Vishnu Mohan
Best Film on Social Issues: Anunaad: The Resonance
Best Film on Environment Conservation and Preservation: Aavasavyuham
Best Children's Film: Gandhi and Co.
Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist): Arun Asok and Sonu K. P. Chavittu
'Best Audiography (Sound Designer): Aneesh Basu, Jhilli
Best Audiography (recordist of the final mixed track): Sinoy Joseph, Sardar Udham
Best Choreography: Prem Rakshith, RRR
Best Cinematography: Avik Mukhopadhayay, Sardar Udham
Best Costume Designer: Veera Kapur Ee, Sardar Udham
Best Special Effects: Srinivas Mohan, RRR
Best Production Design: Dmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta, Sardar Udham
Best Editing: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Make-up: Preetisheel Singh, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Stunt Choreography: King Soloman, RRR
Special Jury Award: Shershaah, Vishnuvardhan