National Film Awards: News
09 Jan 2025
Nithya MenenNithya 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 AwardNational 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 AwardMithun 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 ShettyNational 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 BajpayeeManoj 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 JoharHere'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 ChakrabortyMithun 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 KhanOscars: 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 DramaWhen 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 SinghNational 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 BachchanNeena 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 MenenWho'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 SinghNational 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 RayAparna 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
BollywoodAlka 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 RatnaChiranjeevi 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
DuneTabu 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 CinemaNational 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
NaniNani'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 SanonKriti 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 Bhatt69th 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 Arjun69th 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 BirthdayPrithviraj 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 MoviesRevisiting 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 KaushalVicky 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 KhanRajesh 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.
25 Aug 2023
Anupam Kher#69thNationalFilmAwards: 'Jai Bhim,' 'Karnan,' 'Minnal Murali' completely ignored
The 69th National Film Awards were announced in Delhi on Thursday evening.
24 Aug 2023
Bollywood#69thNationalFilmAwards: Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, 'RRR,' 'Sardar Udham' win big!
The wait is finally over!
24 Aug 2023
Central Board of Film CertificationNational Film Awards 2023 announcement begins in 1 hour
National Film Awards is one of the most prestigious awards pertaining to cinema. The National Film Development Corporation of India will present the award to the best films of Indian cinema. The anticipation among fans is huge as we witnessed an incredible range of films.
12 Aug 2023
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan completes 63yrs in cinema: His National Award-winning films
Long before social media stamped actors with the "pan-Indian star" seal merely months after a release, "Ulaganayagan" Kamal Haasan delivered numerous classics, making him a pioneer in this space.
13 Apr 2023
Bollywood5 memorable films of late National Award-winning actor Uttara Baokar
Veteran film and television actor Uttara Baokar passed away on Tuesday (April 11), following which her last rites were performed on Wednesday (April 12).
06 Nov 2022
Bollywood Films#NewsBytesExplainer: Wondering how National Film Awards work? Take a look
While the Indian film industry has numerous award ceremonies that felicitate the who's who of Indian cinema, National Film Awards are a different league of their own.
30 Sep 2022
Soorarai PottruTelecast timings to winners: All about 68th National Film Awards
The 68th National Film Awards will take place in New Delhi on September 30 (Friday).
17 Aug 2022
Vidya BalanIs Vidya Balan on board for 'The Dirty Picture' sequel?
Vidya Balan's The Dirty Picture (2011) is reportedly getting a sequel.
22 Jul 2022
Film AwardsNational Film Awards: Ajay Devgn, Suriya share Best Actor award
The coveted 68th National Film Awards were announced on Friday (July 22).
09 Jun 2022
Bollywood#NewsBytesExclusive: Bollywood LGBTQ+ movies often miss mark, says 'Admitted' helmer
Admitted became the Best Documentary Film at this year's Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
14 Sep 2021
EntertainmentVijaygiri Bava's '21mu Tiffin' continues its run at film festivals
Vijaygiri Bava-directed critically acclaimed Gujarati film 21mu Tiffin continues to win appreciation in the film festival circuit.
08 Jul 2021
Arijit SinghArijit Singh completes a decade in Bollywood, fans celebrate feat
Arijit Singh, who has enthralled and impressed us with his soulful renditions, has completed a decade in the Bollywood music industry.
25 May 2021
BollywoodAnupam Kher celebrates 37 years of debut film 'Saaransh'
Veteran star Anupam Kher on Tuesday completed 37 years in the film industry and the actor said that if not for his debut movie Saaransh, he wouldn't have reached the milestone in his career.
24 Mar 2021
Sushant Singh RajputWish you were here: Sushant's sister Shweta on 'Chhichhore's win
Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti has reacted to Chhichhore's win at the 67th National Film Awards.
23 Mar 2021
Bollywood#NationalAwards: Manoj Bajpayee reveals several producers had ditched 'Bhonsle'
Manoj Bajpayee was judged as the Best Actor by the jury of 67th National Film Awards for his film Bhonsle.
23 Mar 2021
BollywoodShahid is feeling 'extra pressure' after 'Jersey' wins National Awards
Actor Shahid Kapoor was thrilled with Telugu movie Jersey's performance at the 67th National Film Awards as the cricket drama, starring Nani, was announced as the winner in two categories.
23 Mar 2021
Sushant Singh Rajput'Chhichhore' director speaks on winning National Award without Sushant
Yesterday, it was announced that Sushant Singh Rajput's last theatrical release Chhichhore has won the National Award in the Best Hindi (Feature) Film category.
22 Mar 2021
Kangana RanautNational Film Awards: SSR's 'Chhichhore' named Best Hindi Feature Film
Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's last theatrical release Chhichhore was named the Best Hindi Feature Film at the 67th National Film Awards today, whereas Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea was judged as Best Feature Film.
30 Dec 2019
IndiaMy hero: Abhishek congratulates Amitabh for Dadasaheb Phalke award
On Sunday, actor Abhishek Bachchan took to his Instagram to pen a heartfelt note for father and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan after the latter was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.
12 Aug 2019
Ayushmann KhurranaAyushmann Khurrana's 'Badhaai Ho' gears up for an entertaining sequel
Ayushmann Khurrana's Badhaai Ho, which bagged two awards at the 66th National Film Awards, is all set to have a sequel.
10 Aug 2019
Priyanka Chopra JonasPriyanka-produced 'Paani' bags National Award, Nick is "proud" of her
The winners of 66th National Film Awards were announced yesterday, in which Priyanka Chopra's home production Paani also secured a place among the big wins.
09 Aug 2019
Radhika Apte#NationalFilmAwards: 'Andhadhun' named best Hindi film; Ayushmann, Vicky best actors
After wowing critics and audiences alike, Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Andhadhun added yet another feather to its cap on Friday.
12 Nov 2018
MumbaiStardom easiest way for actors to get corrupted: Naseeruddin Shah
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has no qualms in accepting that he has worked for money in some films but says the more tempting way for an actor to get corrupted is by becoming a star.
27 Oct 2018
ManipurManipuri filmmaker urges GIFF to screen movies in other NE-states
Manipur filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar has suggested that the movies that are being screened at the ongoing Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF) should be shown in other northeastern states.
13 Sep 2018
SrideviEmotional Rani remembers Sridevi, says 'she was my inspiration'
Sridevi was a legendary actress and her untimely death left millions devastated.
10 Jun 2018
Rajasthan#FightForJustice: This 80-year-old award-winning-teacher's been fighting for 'reward' for six-decades
Ramavtar Sharma, a winner of National Award to Teachers, has been chasing officials for his extra increment reward for nearly six decades.
23 May 2018
Kangana RanautAmyra Dastur joins 'Mental Hai Kya' as Rajkummar's love interest
Amyra Dastur becomes the latest actor to join the cast of "Mental Hai Kya" alongside Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut.
21 May 2018
IndiaIndian film 'Nakkash' makes it to the Cannes film festival
Indian film "Nakkash", focused on communal harmony, made it to the recent 71st Cannes film festival which concluded on Saturday.
06 May 2018
Smriti IraniDivya Dutta didn't mind receiving National Award from Smriti Irani
Divya Dutta received her first National Award at the recently held 65th ceremony. The actress bagged the 'Best Supporting Actress' trophy for her performance in 'Irada'.
05 May 2018
Ram Nath KovindWinners, who skipped function, to receive National awards via post
Over 60 winners, who didn't turn up for National Award ceremony in Delhi on Thursday, will receive their awards by post, confirmed I&B official.
05 May 2018
Ram Nath KovindNational Awards controversy triggers row between President's office and I&B
Did the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) keep plans about the National Awards ceremony private, which eventually led to a mass boycott?
04 May 2018
Ram Nath KovindNational Film Awards breaks with 64-year-old tradition; winners boycott ceremony
The 65th National Film Awards, held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, has been marred with controversy.
03 May 2018
SrideviNational Film Awards: Sridevi, Vinod Khanna honored; amid row
Late actors Sridevi and Vinod Khanna were conferred National Film Awards today.
03 May 2018
IndiaPresident giving only 11 National-Film-Awards; 60+ recipients to skip ceremony
More than 60 National Film Awards recipients today said they will skip the ceremony this evening because President Ram Nath Kovind will be presenting only 11 awards, a departure from established tradition.
14 Apr 2018
India"Rajkummar Rao should have won National Award for Best Actor"
'Newton' director Amit V Masurkar is disappointed that Rajkummar Rao has not been conferred with a National Award for his performance in the film.
13 Apr 2018
SrideviNational Film Awards: Sridevi awarded best actress, Newton best film
The 65th National Awards were announced on Friday, at PIB Conference Room, Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi. The ceremony will be held on May 3 with the President handing over awards to the winners.
29 Mar 2018
Durga PujaSrijit's 'Uma' to play at two international film festivals
Director Srijit Mukherji's new venture 'Uma', starring Jisshu Sengupta and Rudranil Ghosh, has been officially selected for this year's New York Indian Film Festival and London-Indian Film Festival, a statement issued by producer Shree Venkatesh Films said.
13 Mar 2018
Sonam Kapoor AhujaSonam and Dulquer to star in 'The Zoya Factor'
Sonam Kapoor and south superstar Dulquer Salmaan are set to star in the big screen adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's bestselling novel "The Zoya Factor".
27 Feb 2018
BollywoodShashi took Rs. 101 as signing-amount for 'New Delhi Times'
For 1986 film "New Delhi Times", which revolved around the nexus between politicians and media barons, veteran actor Shashi Kapoor took a bare minimum of Rs. 101 as the signing amount.
09 Sep 2017
Social MediaNational-Award-winning actress Surabhi Lakshmi abused for eating beef on Onam
National-Award-winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi has received a barrage of abuses on social media over a show featuring her telecast on Onam.
