August 16th 2024.
The 70th National Film Awards of 2024 were a grand event held in New Delhi last Friday. The ceremony saw the recognition of some of the most talented actors, directors, and films in the Indian film industry. Among those honored were Rishabh Shetty, who won the Best Actor award for his captivating performance in the Kannada film Kantara, and Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh, who shared the Best Actress award for their exceptional roles in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express respectively.
One of the most talked-about films of the year, Aattam, a Malayalam suspense drama written and directed by Anand Ekarshi, had a successful night as it took home three awards for Best Film, Best Editing, and Best Screenplay. The film left a lasting impression on the audience with its gripping storyline and brilliant execution.
The Best Director award went to the talented Sooraj Barjatya for his film Uunchai, starring the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. The film was a hit among both critics and audiences, and Barjatya's direction was lauded for its emotional depth and impactful storytelling. Another prominent name on the winners' list was Manoj Bajpayee, who received a Special Mention award for his powerful performance in the film Gulmohar. The film, which also won the Best Hindi Film award, also stars the legendary Sharmila Tagore and tells the story of a family preparing to leave their ancestral home.
The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor in Indian cinema, will be presented to one of the winners at a ceremony in October 2024, where President Droupadi Murmu will felicitate the recipients. The winners were announced by the esteemed jury members, including Rahul Rawail, Nila Madhab Panda, and Gangadhar Mudalair.
In the Supporting Role category, Pavan Raj Malhotra and Neena Gupta were the deserving winners for their exceptional work in Fouja and Uunchai respectively. Uunchai, a heartwarming film about three retired friends fulfilling their dying friend's last wish, also won the Best Film in the AVGC category. Meanwhile, Ponniyin Selvan 1, an epic action drama based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's novel, swept four awards, including Best Tamil Film, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, and Best Music Director.
The action-packed KGF Chapter 2, starring Yash, was also recognized with two awards for Best Kannada Film and Best Action Direction. The Telugu film Karthikeya 2, starring Nikhil Siddhartha, impressed the jury and took home the Best Telugu Film award. The popular music composer Pritam was honored with the Best Music award for his work in the Hindi film Brahmastra, which also won the Best Film in the AVGC category.
The talented Arijit Singh won the award for Best Male Playback Singer for his soulful rendition of the song "Kesariya" from Brahmastra, which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The film tells the mythical tale of Shiva and Isha and their journey to uncover the secrets of the Brahmastra. The award for Best Female Playback Singer was given to Bombay Jayashri for her beautiful vocals in the Malayalam film Saudi Vellakka.
The Best Feature Film awards in various regional languages were awarded to Emuthi Puthi, Kaberi Antardhan, Saudi Vellakka, Vaalvi, Daman, and Baghi Di Dhee, showcasing the diversity and richness of Indian cinema. The 70th National Film Awards were a celebration of talent and creativity, and the winners truly deserved the recognition for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
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