The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony became a memorable celebration of Indian cinema on Tuesday, September 22, as some of the country’s biggest stars and filmmakers were honoured for their work. For the first time, the prestigious ceremony was held outside Delhi, taking place at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards.
- 1. Yami Gautam Wins Best Actress for Article 370
- 2. Mammootty Receives a Standing Ovation
- 3. Aditya Dhar Celebrates Article 370 and Looks Ahead to Dhurandhar
- 4. Anant Nag Receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- 5. Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor for Chandu Champion
- 6. Sanjay Mishra Wins Best Supporting Actor for Bhakshak
From Yami Gautam’s emotional win for Article 370 to Mammootty receiving another Best Actor honour, the ceremony was filled with proud and emotional moments. Here are some of the major highlights:
1. Yami Gautam Wins Best Actress for Article 370
Yami Gautam received the Best Actress award for her performance in Article 370. The honour marked a special moment for the actor, who was visibly emotional during the ceremony. Her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar, was also present to support her during the proud moment.
Article 370 also won the Best Feature Film award, making it one of the biggest winners of the ceremony.
For Yami and Aditya, the recognition was particularly special because the film brought together their professional and personal worlds. Seeing Yami receive one of Indian cinema’s biggest honours made the occasion even more memorable.
2. Mammootty Receives a Standing Ovation
Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in Bramayugam. The award was shared with Kartik Aaryan, who won for Chandu Champion.
Mammootty’s win was another historic moment in his extraordinary career. This was his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor, adding another major achievement to his decades-long journey in Indian cinema.
His presence and achievement received a warm response at the ceremony, with the veteran actor getting a standing ovation.
3. Aditya Dhar Celebrates Article 370 and Looks Ahead to Dhurandhar
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar had another reason to celebrate as Article 370 won the Best Feature Film award and Yami Gautam took home the Best Actress honour.
While attending the ceremony, Aditya also spoke about his upcoming project Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. He indicated that he hopes to return to the National Film Awards in the future to discuss the film.
After the success of Article 370, all eyes are now on what Aditya brings next with Dhurandhar.
4. Anant Nag Receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
With a career spanning more than five decades and hundreds of films, Anant Nag has left a lasting mark on Kannada cinema as well as Indian cinema as a whole.
The honour was a special recognition of his remarkable journey and contribution to the film industry.
5. Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor for Chandu Champion
Kartik Aaryan received the Best Actor award for his performance in Chandu Champion. He shared the honour with Mammootty.
This was a particularly special achievement for Kartik as it marked his first National Film Award. His performance in the sports drama required a major physical and emotional transformation, making the recognition an important milestone in his career.
For an actor who has steadily built his career over the years, receiving the National Award is undoubtedly a moment to remember.
6. Sanjay Mishra Wins Best Supporting Actor for Bhakshak
Veteran actor Sanjay Mishra was honoured with the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in Bhakshak.
Known for bringing honesty and emotional depth to his characters, Sanjay’s win was another proud moment at the ceremony. His performance in the film added weight to its story, and the National Award recognised his contribution.
The 72nd National Film Awards once again brought together different generations and regions of Indian cinema. From Anant Nag’s lifetime achievement to Mammootty’s continued excellence, Yami Gautam’s emotional victory, Kartik Aaryan’s first National Award and Sanjay Mishra’s recognition, the ceremony celebrated a wide range of talent.
For the winners, it was not simply another award night—it was a moment to look back at years of hard work, dedication and the journey that brought them to one of Indian cinema’s biggest stages.
