National Awards 2025: Not Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Or Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, But THIS Film Bagged Maximum
Sam Bahadur beats Jawan, Animal, and others by bagging the maximum awards at the 71st National Film Awards, including Best Values Film, Make-Up & Costume.
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were officially announced today, August 1. The ceremony began at 6 PM, with the jury unveiling the winners across all major categories. While today's ceremony was quite special for the industry, with Shah Rukh Khan winning his first-ever National Award in his three-decade-long career and Vikrant Massey bagging big as he shared the award with Shah Rukh Khan, there is one film that defeated all the biggies of Bollywood.
Jawan won two awards, one for Shah Rukh Khan, who received his first National Award for Best Actor, and another for Shilpa Rao, who was honoured for the song Chaleya. Meanwhile, 12th Fail also won two awards, Best Feature Film and Best Actor (Leading Role) for Vikrant Massey, marking his first National Award.
The Kerala Story gave a neck-to-neck fight, bagging awards in the Best Cinematography and Best Direction categories. Animal won two awards as well, in the Best Sound Design and Best Music Direction categories. Meanwhile, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani also earned two awards, Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography (for Dhindhora Baje Re, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant).
Now, with five major films bagging two National Awards each in one or the other category, there is one film that defeated them all, and it is none other than Vicky Kaushal's historical biographical drama Sam Bahadur. The movie won three National Awards, as the jury presented the honours today in the evening at around 6 PM.
Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur won in the categories of Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values, Best Make-Up, and Best Costume.
Sam Bahadur explores the highs and lows of Sam Manekshaw's illustrious career and his journey to becoming the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
This biopic sheds light on Manekshaw's unparalleled contributions, showcasing his valour, strategic brilliance, and unwavering dedication to the nation. The film also delves into the intricate dynamics of military and political relations, adding depth to the narrative and providing a comprehensive understanding of Sam Manekshaw's impactful legacy.
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