The 71st National Film Awards, which were announced on August 1, will have their official ceremony later this month. The date, venue, and arrangements have already been notified to all winners and jury members, as reported by Bollywood Hungama. The star-studded event is set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. As per the usual protocol, flight tickets, accommodation, and airport transfers will be provided to the invitees for the ceremony.
The winner is to receive awards from the president
President
Droupadi Murmu will give the awards to the winners. Big names expected to attend include Shah Rukh Khan, who won his first National Award in 33 years for Atlee’s ‘Jawan,’ and Rani Mukerji, who won Best Actress for ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway.’ Vikrant Massey will also be there, sharing the Best Actor award with
Shah Rukh Khan for his role in ‘12th Fail.’
Expected Celebrity Attendees
Shah Rukh Khan – Best Actor (Jawan)
Vikrant Massey – Best Actor (12th Fail)
Rani Mukerji – Best Actress (Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway)
Vidhu Vinod Chopra – Best Feature Film (12th Fail)
Karan Johar – Best Popular Film (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)
Sudipto Sen – Best Director (The Kerala Story)
Shilpa Rao – Best Playback Singer (‘Chaleya’)
Vaibhavi Merchant, Janki Bodiwala, and more
Other Notable Wins at the 71st National Film Awards
Best Feature Film: 12th Fail (Vidhu Vinod Chopra)
Best Popular Film: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Karan Johar)
Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
Best Actor (shared): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway)
Best Supporting Actress (shared): Janki Bodiwala (Vash), Urvashi (Ullozhukku)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao (‘Chaleya’)
Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
Popularity of this year’s awards
This year’s awards have been very popular among Bollywood fans, as Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Award in 33 years for ‘Jawan,’ which is the biggest news. Vikrant Massey also won for ‘12th Fail,’ adding to Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s long, successful career.
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