69th National Film Awards ceremony 2023 Live Updates: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Karan Johar, Allu Arjun and several other film celebrities attend the prestigious ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Droupadi Murmu complimented Waheeda Rehman on her success and winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in her concluding address at the 69th National Award ceremony. She also addressed women's achievements in the 69th National Award. President Murmu also noted how the film has evolved into a medium of integrity, transcending its role as a vehicle for storytelling.
"I feel very honoured and humbled. I am here because of the industry. I have luckily been supported with top directors, actors, writers, dialogue writers, and musicians. Makeup artists, hair and costume designers have also helped me. I want to share the award with all the departments of the film industry that they have given me respect and love from the very onset of my career. No one person can make a film and everyone is needed for it.," she said.
Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman was awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year. The actress was spotted crying as she received the lifetime achievement award.
Kaala Bhairav won the award in Best Playback Singer Male category for the song 'Naatu Naatu' from RRR.
R Madhavan received the National Film Award in the Best Feature Film for his film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'. He made his debut as a director with the film.
SS Rajamouli took the stage to accept the trophy for his film 'RRR'. Six honours were bestowed for the film, including Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Alia Bhatt won Best Actress Award for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Pankaj Tripathi received the Best Supporting Actor category award for his performance in 'Mimi'.
Pallavi Joshi receives the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Kashmir Files.'
Shreya Ghoshal received her 5th National Award this year in the Best Playback Singer female category. She won the award for the song 'Mayava Chayava' from the film 'Iravin Nizhal'.
Karan Johar receives National Film Award for Shershaah. Vishnu Vardhan also received an award for the film.
President Murmu presented the prize to Anjan Bose, Rajdeep Paul, and Sharmistha Maiti for the Bengali film 'Kalkhokkho: House of Time'.
Buchi Babu Sana received the Best Telugu Film national award for the film 'Uppena'.
King Soloman won the Best Action Direction Award (Stunt Choreography) for his film ‘RRR’.
Prem Rakshith won Best Choreography for the film 'RRR.
Sardar Udham, starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, won the Best Feature Film.
