'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani': Alia Bhatt drops UNSEEN BTS video after National Award win - WATCH

Alia Bhatt is celebrating the 71st National Film Awards in the most endearing way possible after the announcement was made on Friday at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The actress has once again found herself in the spotlight at the National Awards, this time for 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,' following her success with 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' in 2023.

Ranveer Singh co-starred in the Karan Johar-directed film, which won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography for Vaibhavi Merchant's "Dhindhora Baje Re." Alia celebrated the occasion with a lovely tribute of her own, which included an exclusive behind-the-scenes treat for fans, while Ranveer just yesterday delivered an emotional note regarding the impact of the movie.

Alia posts on Instagram

Alia posted a vintage video on Instagram in which she can be seen dancing while being coached by Merchant. The sweetest moment? When a clearly impressed Merchant gives Alia a cash token toward the end of the clip, a traditional film gesture, Alia touches her feet and leaps with joyous delight. "Reliving these memories, and my heart is soooo full today. Dhindhora Baje Re is your brilliance, @vaibhavi.merchant," Alia captioned the post. She went on, “Forever grateful for the unforgettable journey that was #RRKPK, and to every single member of this brilliant team, this win is yours. Big, big love to this wholesome, happy journey.”

Fans and celebrities react to Alia Bhatt's post

Fans and celebrities praised the effort behind the glamour in the quick reactions, saying, "The result we see and the efforts we didn't see." "Congratulations to the whole team," said another. "The amount of dedication you show for each of your songs is incredible," said another commenter.

Ranveer Singh gushes over National Award win

In his own tribute, Ranveer Singh considered the film's emotional impact, saying, “The real win for RRKPK is how it has grown to become people’s go-to comfort film. They rewatch it again and again as a form of emotional regulation. Ek aisi film jo dil ka bojh halka kar deti hai. That’s wholesome entertainment indeed. Feeling proud, feeling blessed, feeling grateful.” "It feels surreal, 2 years on … to receive so much love for a film that we put so much love in. To have everyone across the world resonate so deeply that they choose to call the story, the music, the characters, the dance, and everything—their OWN!” "director Karan Johar wrote in a social media post expressing his gratitude.

Additional National Award victories

Other significant victories this year include Vidhu's '12th Fail' (2023). Vikrant Massey, the film's star, shared Best Actor with Shah Rukh Khan for 'Jawan' (2023), while Vinod Chopra won for Best Feature Film. Sudipto Sen won Best Director for 'The Kerala Story' (2023), while Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway' (2023).