The prestigious 70th National Film Awards ceremony is being held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, celebrating the finest achievements in the Indian film industry for 2022. Stay tuned to check out all the latest updates from the event.
The 70th National Film Award celebrates the excellence of the Indian film industry, by recognising not only the finest artistic talents,but also honours the best technical aspects of the Indian cinema across various regions of the nation.
Each year, winners are chosen by a panel appointed by the government followed by a ceremony held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards to the respective winners. The event is then followed by the National Film Festival which features screenings of the winning films for audiences. These awards celebrate the best films from the previous year, highlighting the rich diversity and talent across various regions and languages in Indian cinema.
The veteran actor Manoj Bajpayee was honored with the Special Mention (Feature Film) Award for his role in Gulmohar, presented by the Indian President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. At the same ceremony, AR Rahman celebrated a significant achievement, winning his seventh National Film Award for Best Background Score for Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.
This year, Mithun Chakraborty stole the spotlight as he received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award honoring his significant contributions to Indian cinema.The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, celebrating the legendary actor’s remarkable legacy.
The ceremony celebrated the winners across various categories, with Sooraj R. Barjatya named Best Director for Uunchai, a film about four aging friends preparing to scale Mt. Everest. Neena Gupta won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the same film.
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Sooraj Barjatya : The Acclaimed Director Takes Home the National Film Award for Uunchai in Best Direction.The movie centers around three retired friends who embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp to fulfill their dying friend’s last wish. What begins as a simple adventure soon turns into a powerful journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
Sreepath P. K. : The Young Actor Wins the National Film Award for Malikappuram in the Best Child Artist Category.
The story follows Kallu, an eight-year-old girl with a deep devotion to Ayyappan, as she embarks on a heartfelt journey to fulfill her dream of visiting the Sabarimala Temple.
Pritam Receives the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for Brahmastra Part 1
Rishab Shetty: The Actor Wins Best Actor Award for His Performance in Kantara.
Neena Gupta : The veteran actress was honored with the prestigious Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Uunchai.
