71st National Film Awards: 'Kathal; A Jackfruit Mystery' wins Best Hindi Film; Jury Ashutosh Gowariker calls it 'deliciously sharp satire', director Yashowardhan Mishra is 'grateful', Ekta Kapoor calls it 'deeply special moment'
Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
' won the Best Hindi Film award at the
71st National Film Awards
for the Year 2023. The film is a quirky satire set in the fictional small town of Moba. Directed by
Yashowardhan Mishra
, it stars Sanya Malhotra as the sincere and spirited police officer Mahima, alongside a delightful ensemble including Rajpal Yadav,
Vijay Raaz
, Anantvijay Joshi, and Neha Saraf.
Jury's appreciation by Ashutosh Gowariker
While announcing the award, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, also a jury member, commended the film, saying, 'For creating a mystery that peels back the absurd layers of bureaucracy and politics with a deliciously sharp satire that serves a hilarious yet thought-provoking take on misplaced priorities.'
Director Yashowardhan Mishra's gratitude
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Director, Yashowardhan Mishra, delightedly shared: 'I'm thankful to the jury for this great honour. It is incredibly reaffirming to be recognised for the work we do and the stories we choose to tell. I am grateful to have found collaborators in
Guneet Monga Kapoor
, Achin Jain, Balaji, Ekta Kapoor, and Netflix. I share this award with my wonderful cast and crew who shaped the film in myriad ways.'
Producer
Ektaa R Kapoor
's pride and vision
Ektaa R Kapoor shared, 'Kathal winning the National Award is a deeply special moment for all of us at Balaji. This film was born out of an intent to tell rooted, quirky stories that connect with every Indian household. I'm so proud of our team for believing in the madness and magic of this story. A big thank you to the audience and jury for the love. This win only pushes us to back more such fearless storytelling.'
Release details
'Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery' premiered on Netflix on 19th May 2023.
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