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President Confers 72nd National Film Awards
- 23 Sep 2026
On September 22, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at a ceremony held in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat.
Key Facts
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Anant Nag was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution of over five decades to Indian cinema. It is the highest honor in Indian cinema.
- Major Winners: Article 370 was chosen as the Best Feature Film, Bhangar as the Best Non-Feature Film, and Ram-Nami as the Best Documentary. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan jointly won Best Actor, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress.
- Cultural Diversity: The President highlighted the national recognition of the Santhali film Aangen as a step toward promoting cultural diversity and social inclusion. She also emphasized ensuring women’s participation in regional juries.
- National Film Awards: Instituted in 1954, these awards honor outstanding contributions in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. The 72nd awards pertain to cinematic achievements from the year 2024.
