69th National Film Awards: President Droupadi Murmu to Confer Awards Today; Full List of Winners

Written by Sanjay Kumar

Today (October 17, 2023), President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the prestigious 69th National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards ceremony will recognize the outstanding talents and contributions to Indian cinema in various categories.

The event has been marked by remarkable achievements and several firsts. Notably, popular actors Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt jointly secured the National Film Award in the Best Actress category, underscoring their exceptional acting skills.

Kriti Sanon, who was named Best Actress for her role in the critically acclaimed film ‘Mimi,’ expressed her joy, stating, “I thank God and my fans for everything. My prayers have been answered. I have a diary in which I write about my life, my dreams, and my goals. After working in ‘Mimi,’ I had penned down in my diary that I would win the national award for my performance in this film, and I won it. I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.”

In a groundbreaking achievement, Allu Arjun became the first Telugu star to clinch the Best Actor award in the history of National Film Awards, honored for his exceptional performance in ‘Pushpa.’

R Madhavan, who transitioned into directing with “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,” was recognized with the National Award for Best Feature Film. Furthermore, “The Kashmir Files” received the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, shedding light on a crucial subject.

Here is the comprehensive list of winners at the 69th National Film Awards:

• Best Feature Film: Rocketry
• Best Director: Nikhil Mahajan, Godavari
• Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR
• Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files
• Best Actor: Allu Arjun, Pushpa
• Best Actress: Alia Bhatt, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Kriti Sanon, Mimi
• Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi
• Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi, The Kashmir Files
• Best Child Artist: Bhavin Rabari, Chhello Show
• Best Screenplay (Original): Shahi Kabir, Nayattu
• Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Utkarshini Vashishtha, Gangubai Kathiawadi
• Best Dialogue Writer: Utkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia, Gangubai Kathiawadi
• Best Music Director (Songs): Devi Sri Prasad, Pushpa
• Best Music Direction (Background Music): MM Keeravaani, RRR
• Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava, RRR
• Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal, Iravin Nizhal
• Best Lyrics: Chandrabose, Konda Polam’s Dham Dham Dham
• Best Hindi Film: Sardar Udham
• Best Kannada Film: 777 Charlie
• Best Malayalam Film: Home
• Best Gujarati Film: Chhello Show
• Best Tamil Film: Kadaisi Vivasayi
• Best Telugu Film: Uppena
• Best Maithili Film: Samanantar
• Best Mishing Film: Boomba Ride
• Best Marathi Film: Ekda Kaay Zala
• Best Bengali Film: Kalkokkho
• Best Assamese Film: Anur
• Best Meiteilon Film: Eikhoigi Yum
• Best Odiya Film: Pratikshya
• Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director: Meppadiyan, Vishnu Mohan
• Best Film on Social Issues: Anunaad – The Resonance
• Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation: Aavasavyuham
• Best Children’s Film: Gandhi and Co
• Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist): Arun Asok & Sonu K P, Chavittu
• Best Audiography (Sound Designer): Aneesh Basu, Jhilli
• Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track): Sinoy Joseph, Sardar Udham
• Best Choreography: Prem Rakshith, RRR
• Best Cinematography: Avik Mukhopadhayay, Sardar Udham
• Best Costume Designer: Veera Kapur Ee, Sardar Udham
• Best Special Effects: Srinivas Mohan, RRR
• Best Production Design: Dmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta, Sardar Udham
• Best Editing: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi
• Best Make-up: Preetisheel Singh, Gangubai Kathiawadi
• Best Stunt Choreography: King Soloman, RRR
• Special Jury Award: Shershaah, Vishnuvardhan
• Special Mention: 1. Late Shri Nallandi, Kadaisi Vivasayi 2. Aranya Gupta & Bithan Biswas, Jhilli 3. Indrans, Home 4. Jahanara Begum, Anur

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