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National Film Awards: News

20 Aug 2025
Jawan

'Makes no sense...': Nikhil Dwivedi backs SRK's National Award win

The 71st National Film Awards, announced on August 1, saw Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan winning the Best Actor award for his performance in Atlee's Jawan (2023).

10 Aug 2025
Jawan

'Hasn't sunk in fully': Sanya Malhotra on 'Kathal's National Award

Actor Sanya Malhotra is on cloud nine as her three films, Jawan, Kathal, and Sam Bahadur, bagged awards at the recent 71st National Film Awards.

05 Aug 2025
Anupamaa

Rupali Ganguly urges inclusion of TV actors in National Awards

Rupali Ganguly, the star of the popular TV show Anupamaa, has questioned why Indian television actors are not recognized at the National Awards.

03 Aug 2025
Jawan

'You give your all...': Juhi celebrates SRK's National Award win

Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla has congratulated her close friend, Shah Rukh Khan, on recently winning the coveted National Award for Best Actor for his role in Jawan.

02 Aug 2025
Ashutosh Gowariker

National Awards: Jury member reveals why 'Aadujeevitham' didn't win

The 71st National Film Awards, announced on Friday evening, have sparked a debate over the selection of winners in certain categories.

02 Aug 2025
Jawan

When SRK cheekily said he deserved National Award for 'Swades'

Shah Rukh Khan's recent win at the 71st National Film Awards for Best Actor in Jawan ended a three-decade-long wait.

02 Aug 2025
Adah Sharma

Reward for decade-long journey: 'Kerala Story' director on National Award

Sudipto Sen, the director of The Kerala Story, has been awarded the Best Director at the 71st National Film Awards.

02 Aug 2025
Atlee

'My first love letter...': Atlee celebrates SRK's National Award win

Atlee, the director of Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan, has congratulated the actor on his first-ever National Film Award.

02 Aug 2025
South Indian Cinema

'Hanu-Man' director on winning two National Awards: 'It means everything'

Director Prasanth Varma is on cloud nine after his film Hanu-Man bagged two National Film Awards on Friday.

02 Aug 2025
Adah Sharma

'Difficult topic...': Gowariker defends 'The Kerala Story's National Award wins

The Kerala Story, a heavily controversial film on forced religious conversion, won two awards at the 71st National Film Awards on Friday.

02 Aug 2025
Manoj Bajpayee

National Film Awards: Where to watch award-winning films on OTT

The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday, honoring filmmakers, actors, and technicians for their contributions to cinema.

01 Aug 2025
Netflix

Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Award after 33 years

The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday. The awards, which recognize excellence in Indian cinema, were delayed due to the pandemic.

09 May 2025
Filmfare Awards

Kangana Ranaut to debut in Hollywood with horror drama

Bollywood's award-winning star, Kangana Ranaut, is set to make her Hollywood debut with the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil.

09 Jan 2025
Nithya Menen

Nithya Menen considered 'silently' quitting acting before National Award win

Renowned actor Nithya Menen recently revealed her discontentment with her career in cinema.

08 Oct 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke Award

National Awards highlights: Mithun spotted with arm brace and more!

The 70th National Film Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday (October 8) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

08 Oct 2024
Kerala

'Huge honor': 'Aattam' actor Vinay Forrt on National Award win

The Malayalam film Aattam, helmed by Anand Ekarshi, bagged the Best Film award at the 70th National Film Awards. The movie beat big-budget films like Kantara and Ponniyin Selvan I.

08 Oct 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Mithun Chakraborty 'still in daze' after receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards on Tuesday.

08 Oct 2024
Rishab Shetty

National Film Awards: 'Kantara' shines; Rishab Shetty celebrates dual wins

The 2024 National Film Awards ceremony, which is currently taking place at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan, has been an evening to remember for the Indian film industry.

08 Oct 2024
Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee calls 'Gulmohar' character 'amazing' after 4th National Award

The 70th National Film Awards ceremony is currently taking place in Delhi with President Droupadi Murmu giving away the awards.

08 Oct 2024
Karan Johar

Here's how to watch the 70th National Film Awards ceremony

The 70th National Film Awards is all set to be held on Tuesday (October 8) at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhavan.

30 Sep 2024
Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award 

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is all set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards Ceremony on October 8.

23 Sep 2024
Aamir Khan

Oscars: Why 'Laapataa Ladies' was picked over 'All We Imagine...'  

The Film Federation of India (FFI) recently announced Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

17 Aug 2024
National School of Drama

When Neena Gupta accepted 'Uunchai' without hearing script

Veteran actor Neena Gupta, who recently won a National Award for her supporting role in Sooraj Barjatya's 2022 film, Uunchai, once revealed that she had accepted the project without even hearing its script.

17 Aug 2024
Arijit Singh

National Film Awards: How much cash prize will winners receive

The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday.

16 Aug 2024
Amitabh Bachchan

Neena Gupta wins National Award for 'Uunchai,' dedicates it to...herself!

In a proud moment, acclaimed actor Neena Gupta won the National Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in the film Uunchai on Friday.

16 Aug 2024
Nithya Menen

Who's National Award winner, 'Kutch Express' actor Manasi Parekh

Manasi Parekh, a renowned television actor, has been awarded the prestigious Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 70th National Film Awards.

16 Aug 2024
Arijit Singh

National Awards: 'Gulmohar' Best Hindi Film; Rishab Shetty Best Actor

The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

22 Jul 2024
Satyajit Ray

Aparna Sen announces 'Her Indian Summer'—set during 1947 India-Pakistan partition

Veteran Indian director and actor, Aparna Sen, is set to develop her latest project Her Indian Summer as an Indo-UK co-production.

18 Jun 2024
Bollywood

Alka Yagnik diagnosed with rare sensory hearing loss; seeks prayers

In a piece of startling news, renowned Bollywood playback singer Alka Yagnik, famous for her hit tracks in the 90s and 2000s, has been diagnosed with a "rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss."

08 Jun 2024
Bollywood

'Mother didn't get it for me': Saif on National Award

In a recent interview with Zoom, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan discussed the two-decade-old controversy surrounding his controversial National Award for the film Hum Tum.

28 May 2024
Bharat Ratna

Chiranjeevi demands Bharat Ratna for 'Telugu icon' NT Rama Rao

On the 101st birth anniversary of former Telugu superstar and Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, NT Rama Rao, megastar Chiranjeevi paid tribute via X/Twitter.

14 May 2024
Dune

Tabu joins Max's prequel series 'Dune: Prophecy' in recurring role

The Max prequel series Dune: Prophecy has added renowned Bollywood actor Tabu to its cast in a recurring role, reported Variety.

23 Apr 2024
Tamil Cinema

National Award-winning director Durai (84) dies due to age-related ailments

Esteemed director Durai, known for his National Award-winning film Pasi, died on Monday due to age-related health issues, reportedly. He was 84.

13 Apr 2024
Nani

Nani's National Award-winning film 'Jersey' set for theatrical re-release

The acclaimed Telugu film Jersey (2019)—helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri—is preparing for a theatrical re-release.

13 Feb 2024
Tamil Cinema

'Please forgive us': Thieves return National Award to director Manikandan

In a surprising turn of events, burglars who stole the National Award medal of Kadaisi Vivasayi director M Manikandan from his home in Usilampatti, Madurai, have returned the prized possession.

14 Nov 2023
Nagesh Kukunoor

'Dhanak' to 'Budhia Singh': National Film Awardee children's films

It's difficult to imagine the film industry without talented child artists.

18 Oct 2023
Allu Arjun

'Mimi' meets 'Pushpa': Allu Arjun, Kriti Sanon tease future collaboration

The 69th National Film Awards set the stage for a potentially exciting collaboration!

18 Oct 2023
Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon celebrates National Award win with co-winners Alia, Arjun

At the 69th National Film Awards ceremony held on Tuesday, the Indian film industry celebrated the remarkable talents of its stars.

17 Oct 2023
Alia Bhatt

69th National Film Awards: Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, others honored

The 69th National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi on Tuesday (October 17). The winners, whose names were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting earlier in August, were given the awards at the ceremony by President Droupadi Murmu.

17 Oct 2023
Allu Arjun

69th National Film Awards: When, where to watch live streaming

The National Film Awards is the biggest celebration of Indian cinema. Every year, a panel of esteemed judges selects the best of films, actors, directors, technicians, and more, who compete to grab the prestigious award in their respective categories.

16 Oct 2023
Happy Birthday

Prithviraj Sukumaran's birthday: Cinematic journey through his most notable films

In the diverse landscape of Indian cinema, one name that shines brightly is Prithviraj Sukumaran.

13 Oct 2023
Malayalam Movies

Revisiting PV Gangadharan's life, Malayalam producer dies at 80

Esteemed Malayalam film producer and business tycoon, Parayarukandi Vettath Gangadharan, passed away aged 80 in a private hospital due to age-related health issues.

28 Aug 2023
Telugu Films

'RRR's Chandrabose on not getting attention after National Award win

Renowned lyricist Chandrabose recently accomplished his long-held aspiration of winning a National Film Award for Best Lyricist.

26 Aug 2023
Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal deserved National Award for 'Sardar Udham': Shoojit Sircar

The prestigious 69th National Film Awards were announced in Delhi on Thursday, ushering in good news for Sardar Udham, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and RRR, which picked up multiple awards.

25 Aug 2023
Allu Arjun

#NationalFilmAwards2023: Allu Arjun wins Best Actor; pens heartfelt note

Icon Star Allu Arjun is one of the biggest superstars of India. His last release Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 increased his stardom by folds and it has got him the most prestigious laurel of India—National Film Award 2023 in the Best Actor category.

25 Aug 2023
Shah Rukh Khan

Rajesh Khanna, SRK: No National Awards for celebrated artists

The National Film Awards celebrate the crème de la crème of Indian cinema and are regarded as India's top honor in cinematic excellence since films from across the nation are felicitated by the jury.