70th National Film Awards: Where to watch? Rishabh Shetty, Yash and others to receive honours
The 70th National Film Awards ceremony is set to take place on October 8, 2024, in New Delhi at Vigyan Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu will honor the winners, and Mithun Chakraborty will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. South Indian cinema has emerged as a major winner this year
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The 70th National Film Awards ceremony is set to take place today, October 8, in New Delhi, continuing the long-standing tradition. The prestigious event will be held at Vigyan Bhavan, where the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will present awards to this year's winners. Additionally, Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema.
70th National Film Awards Winners:
This year, South Indian cinema has emerged as a dominant force, with films such as Kantara and KGF 2 receiving major accolades. Here's a rundown of the key winners:
Best Feature Film – Aattam
Best Actor – Rishab Shetty for Kantara
Best Actress – Nithya Menen for Tiruchitrabalam and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express
Best Director – Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai
Best Supporting Actress – Neena Gupta for Uunchai
Best Supporting Actor – Pawan Malhotra for Fouja
Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Kantara
Best Action Direction – KGF: Chapter 2
Best Music Director – Pritam (Songs), AR Rahman (Background Score)
Best Editing – Aattam
Best Sound Design – Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
Best Screenplay – Aattam
Best Dialogues – Gulmohar
Best Cinematography – Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
Best Female Playback – Bombay Jayashri for Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Male Playback – Arijit Singh for Brahmastra
Best Film in AVGC – Brahmastra
Where to Watch the 70th National Film Awards?
The ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube via the official DD News Channel starting at 3 PM. Prior to the event, viewers can catch glimpses of the winners on the red carpet.
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