Indian cinema reached new heights as the 70th National Film Awards in Delhi and was it a starry affair! The biggest names in the entertainment biz gathered to celebrate their love for the movies, and it didn’t disappoint. With the spotlight on films like Kantara, Brahmastra, and Uunchai, it was an awards to remember, packed with jaw-dropping wins and epic moments.
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The Big Wins: Kantara & Brahmastra Shine Bright!
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara bagged the coveted title of Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and honestly, who’s surprised? That film had everyone buzzing! As if that wasn’t enough, Rishab also scooped up the Best Actor award.
Meanwhile, Brahmastra didn’t just light up the box office but also bagged the Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) award. And with Arijit Singh winning Best Male Playback Singer for his heart-melting song “Kesariya,” the movie continued to make waves in every corner of the industry.
Uunchai Grabs the Spotlight Too
And let’s talk about Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai, the film that gave us all the feels. The legend himself took home the award for Best Director, while the evergreen Neena Gupta snagged Best Supporting Actress.
Sooraj Barjatya shared, “Uunchai wasn’t the kind of film people expected from me. It didn’t have the usual grandeur of my earlier works, but it came from my heart. I didn’t choose Uunchai; it chose me. Today, this award is the perfect culmination of that journey.”
“Back then, as a young director, the rush of excitement was overwhelming. Today, the feeling is one of deep gratitude and calm,” Barjatya reflected.
“Neena Gupta’s performance in Uunchai is a testament to her extraordinary talent and dedication. Her win is well deserved, and it only adds to the joy of this recognition,” Barjatya commented.
Excellence Across Languages
From Ponniyin Selvan dominating the Best Cinematography category to Kutch Express making noise with its win for Best Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values. Across the spectrum, from regional cinema to Bollywood, every corner of Indian filmmaking got its much-deserved spotlight.
Here’s Your Complete Winners List:
- Best Feature Film: Aattam (The Play)
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara
- Best Film in AVGC: Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva
- Best Direction: Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai
- Best Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
- Best Actress: Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam (Tamil) and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express (Gujarati)
- Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta for Uunchai
- Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh for “Kesariya” from Brahmastra
- Best Cinematography: Ravi Varman for Ponniyin Selvan Part 1
And the list goes on with regional films stealing the show and technicians being celebrated for their behind-the-scenes magic!
- Best Dialogue Writer: Arpita Mukherjee and Rahul V Chittella for Gulmohar (Hindi)
- Best Screenplay: Anand Ekarshi for Aattam (The Play)
- Best Sound Design: Anand Krishnamoorthi for Ponniyin Selvan Part 1
- Best Editing: Mahesh Bhuvanend for Aattam (The Play)
- Best Production Design: Ananda Addhya for Aparajito (Bengali)
- Best Costume Designer: Niki Joshi for Kutch Express (Gujarati)
- Best Make-up: Somnath Kundu for Aparajito (Bengali)
- Best Music Director (Songs): Pritam for Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva (Hindi)
- Best Music Director (BGM): AR Rahman for Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Tamil)
- Best Lyrics: Naushad Sardar Khan for Fouja (Haryanvi)
- Best Choreography: Jani Master and Sathish Krishnan for Thirychitrambalam (Tamil)
- Best Action Direction Award: Anbariv for KGF Chapter 2 (Kannada)
- Best Assamese Film: Emuthi Puthi
- Best Bengali Film: Kaberi Antardhan
- Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar
- Best Kannada Film: KGF Chapter 2
- Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi
- Best Malayalam Film: Saudi Vellakka CC.225/2009
- Best Odia Film: Daman
- Best Punjabi Film: Baghi Di Dhee
- Best Tamil Film: Ponniyin Selvan Part 1
- Best Telugu Film: Karthikeya 2
- Best Tiwa Film: Sikaisal
It’s a win for all!
From Kantara’s earth-shattering success to Brahmastra’s mind-bending visuals, the 70th National Film Awards was all about excellence in storytelling, direction, and performance. It’s clear, Indian cinema is taking over the world, and with films like these, the bar just keeps getting higher!
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