LIVE Updates | National Film Awards 2025 | Double Win for SRK & Vikrant Massey, 12th Fail Takes Top Honour

It’s a double celebration as both Vikrant Massey and Shah Rukh Khan take home their first National Awards. Grateful and emotional, the 12th Fail actor shared, “It’s an absolute privilege to share this milestone moment with someone as legendary as Shah Rukh Khan.”Massey continued, “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and the jury of the 71st National Film Awards for this incredible honour. I’m deeply thankful to Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for trusting me with this role.”Reflecting on the journey, he added, “Today, I feel like a 20-year-old dream...

Guneet Monga Kapoor feels incredibly honoured for Kathal’s win. She said in a statement, “Every time a story from the heart of India is honored, it’s a win for every voice that deserves to be heard.” Guneet lauded Sanya Malhotra and said, “Your performance as Mahima was both powerful and full of heart. You brought Mahima to life with such nuance, warmth, and unwavering strength, dil jeet liya! Thank you for leading this story with such grace, authenticity, and quiet power.” Guneet congratulated director Yashowardhan Mishra, co-writer Ashok Mishra, and producing partners Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor at Balaji Telefilms. She also...

71st National Film Awards: Rani Mukerji wins Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.'  Rani Mukerji is ‘overwhelmed’ by her first National Award win. The actress said, “This is the first ever National Award in my 30-year career. As an actor, I have been fortunate to have some incredible films in my body of work and have got so much love for them. I thank the National Award jury for honouring my work in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.” She added, “I share this moment with the entire team of the film, my producers Nikkhil Advani, Monisha, and Madhu, my director Ashima Chibber,...

Ashutosh Gowariker says, "According to me, Oscars is the cream - Cherry on the pie. When 'Lagaan' got the National Award for best wholesome entertainment, it was a great achievement for me. When the Government honours you, it holds special value. When you get a position in international cinema, that is an added bonus. But every filmmaker wants to be applauded first by his country...So, I think each of this filmmakers will definitely get inspired and I think they will work harder..." #WATCH | 71st National Film Awards | Film director and jury member, Ashutosh Gowariker says, "According to me, Oscars...

Shilpa Rao is in disbelief over her win for Jawan’s Chaliya. She exclusively tells us, “It hasn’t hit me yet. Big news like this hits me much later. Right now, I’m just very grateful. I’m very grateful to the people I’ve worked with and the lovers of my music.” She also says, “I congratulate Shah Rukh Khan and thank him immensely. The first phone call to me to be a part of Jawan (for Chaliya) came from his side. It means a lot. A big thank you to him!” ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey Win Big for Jawan and...

Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values goes to: 

Sam Bahadur (Hindi)  

Director: Meghna Gulzar

71st National Film Awards 2023 Announced! 📽️

➡️ Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values goes to:

⭐️ Sam Bahadur (Hindi)

🎬 Director: Meghna Gulzar#NationalFilmAwards @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/G9PCy79FZw

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In a much-awaited moment, Shah Rukh Khan received his very first National Award for his work in Jawan. Rani Mukerji's strong performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway earned her Best Actress. Vikrant Massey's intense performance in 12th Fail earned him a place alongside Khan. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani received Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and Vaibhavi Merchant won Best Choreography for the song Dindhora Baje Re. 🏆 71st #NationalFilmAwards 🏆➡️ Best Actor in a Leading Role awarded to:🎬 Jawan (Hindi), Actor: @iamsrk 🎬 12th Fail (Hindi), Actor: @VikrantMassey@MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/NuTKOhJbDE — PIB India (@PIB_India) August 1, 2025 ...

This year's National Awards not only celebrate performances or films, but they also echo the evolving face of Indian society. Tales from small towns, identity issues, and voices of underrepresented segments took centre stage. 12th Fail, Baby, The Kerala Story, and Sam Bahadur all resonate with an increasing desire for rooted, socially engaging storytelling.

Instead of stardom only, sincerity and skill determined this year's awards. India's cinema is changing — and the National Awards are paying attention.

Sam Bahadur walked away with three wins — Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, and the Promoting National, Social Values award.

This year, regional cinema stood out. Bhagavanth Kesari won Best Telugu Film, while Parking took home both Best Tamil Film and accolades for Screenplay and Supporting Actor. Shyamchi Aai won Best Marathi Film, and Godday Godday Chaa emerged as the Best Punjabi Film. Films like Pushkara (Odia), Rongatapu 1982 (Assamese), and Deep Fridge (Bengali) also received recognition.

In addition, Ullozhukku, the Best Malayalam Film, awarded Urvashi the Best Supporting Actress award. Vijayaraghavan took home Best Supporting Actor for Pookalam, another Malayalam entry.

Music Director (Songs): Vaathi (Tamil)

Music Director (Background Music): Animal (Hindi)

🏆71st #NationalFilmAwards 🏆

➡️Best Music Direction goes to

🎵Music Director (Songs): Vaathi (Tamil)
🎼Music Director (Background Music): Animal (Hindi)@MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/vkHffNhudI

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The Kerala Story (Hindi)

Cinematographer: Prasantanu Mohapatra

71st National Film Awards 2023 Announced! 📽️

➡️ Best Cinematography goes to:

⭐️ The Kerala Story (Hindi)

🎥 Cinematographer: Prasantanu Mohapatra#NationalFilmAwards@MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/hXm3gEa7Qg

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Best Telegu Film

Bhagavanth Kesari  (I Don't Care)

Director: Anil Ravipudi

Best Garo Film:

Rimdogittanga (Rapture)

Director: Dominic Megam Sangma

Best Marathi Film goes to:

Shyamchi Aai

Director: Sujay Sunil Dahake

Best Malayalam Film goes to:

Ullozhukku (Undercurrent)

Director: Christo Tomy

71st National Film Awards 2023 Announced! 🎬

➡️Best Hindi Film goes to:

⭐️ Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
🎬 Directed by: Yashowardhan Mishra#NationalFilmAwards@MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/c8dxe36AbK

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Giddh The Scavenger (Hindi)

Director: Manish Saini

Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social And Environmental Values goes to:

The Silent Epidemic (Hindi)

Director: Akshat Gupta

71st National Film Awards for the Year 2023 Announced!📽️

➡️Best Non-Feature Film (upto 30 minutes) goes to:

⭐️ Giddh The Scavenger (Hindi)
Director: Manish Saini

➡️Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social And Environmental Values goes to:

⭐️ The Silent Epidemic (Hindi)… pic.twitter.com/e3DHi0WYPE

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Nekal - Chronicle of the Paddy Man

The Sea And Seven Villages

71st National Film Awards for the Year 2023 Announced!📽️

➡️Special Mention (Non-Feature Films) goes to:

⭐️Nekal - Chronicle of the Paddy Man

⭐️The Sea And Seven Villages #NationalFilmAwards @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/5gtdjDERGb

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Best Hindi film - Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery

Best Gujarati film - Vash

Best Bengali film - Deep Fridge