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Business Standard
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Shah Rukh for Jawan, Vikrant Messy for 12th Fail wins National Film Award
Actor Vikrant Massey has come a long way in his career. And now, on August 1, he achieved a milestone moment with the National Award win for his heart-touching performance in '12th Fail'. On Friday, the winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. Announcing the names of the awardees, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker declared Vikrant the 'Best Actor'. Vikrant shares this special honour with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who won the award for 'Jawan'. A few hours after the announcement, Vikrant, in a press statement, expressed his happiness, dedicating the award to "marginalised people." "...I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society -- those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigm of our country every single day," he shared. He described it as a "privilege" to receive the award alongside Shah Rukh Khan. "I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition. I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity. Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy's dream has come true.I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love. It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan," Vikrant expressed. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, '12 Fail' was released in October 2023. The film chronicles the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame extreme poverty to become an IPS officer. It film puts the spotlight on his journey and how his wife, IRS officer Shraddha Joshi, was instrumental in his rise. The news of Vikrant bagging the National Award also garnered a beautiful response from Manoj Kumar Sharma. "Winning the National Award for Best Film and Best Actor by 12th Fail simply proves that our society truly values integrity and truth, and it holds the hope that our youth will continue to stand by these values," he posted on Instagram. The 71st National Film Awards honour the best of Indian cinema from films released in 2023.
Mint
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
71st National Film Awards: Vikrant Massey dedicates his win to marginalised people, calls sharing award with SRK a privilege
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Actor Vikrant Massey has come a long way in his career. And now, on August 1, he achieved a milestone moment with the National Award win for his heart-touching performance in '12th Fail'. On Friday, the winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. Announcing the names of the awardees, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker declared Vikrant the 'Best Actor'. Vikrant shares this special honour with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who won the award for 'Jawan'. A few hours after the announcement, Vikrant, in a press statement, expressed his happiness, dedicating the award to "marginalised people." "...I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society -- those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigm of our country every single day," he shared. He described it as a "privilege" to receive the award alongside Shah Rukh Khan. "I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition. I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity. Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy's dream has come true.I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love. It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan," Vikrant expressed. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, '12 Fail' was released in October 2023. The film chronicles the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame extreme poverty to become an IPS officer. It film puts the spotlight on his journey and how his wife, IRS officer Shraddha Joshi, was instrumental in his rise. The news of Vikrant bagging the National Award also garnered a beautiful response from Manoj Kumar Sharma. "Winning the National Award for Best Film and Best Actor by 12th Fail simply proves that our society truly values integrity and truth, and it holds the hope that our youth will continue to stand by these values," he posted on Instagram. The 71st National Film Awards honour the best of Indian cinema from films released in 2023. (ANI)
NDTV
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
71st National Film Awards: Karan Johar, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey React To Their Big Wins
New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognise films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rani Mukerji, who won her very first National Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway shared her joy on the same. She said, "I'm overwhelmed to have won the National Award for my performance in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. Incidentally, this is the first-ever National Award in my 30-year career. As an actor, I have been fortunate to have some incredible films in my body of work and have received so much love for them. I thank the National Award jury for honouring my work in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. I share this moment with the entire team of the film, my producers Nikkhil Advani, Monisha and Madhu, my director Ashima Chibber, and everyone who worked on this truly special project that celebrated the resilience of motherhood. For me, this award is also a validation of my 30-year body of work, my dedication to my craft with which I feel a deeply spiritual connection and my passion for cinema and this beautiful film industry of ours." "I dedicate my National Award to all the incredible mothers of this world. There is nothing like a mother's love and her ferocity to protect her own. The story of this Indian immigrant mother who went all out for her child and took on a nation shook me deeply. A mother's love for her child is unconditional. I realised this when I had my own. So, this win, this film feels deeply emotional and personal. A mother can move mountains for her children and also make the world a better place. This film tried to show this," added the actress. Some of the biggest wins included Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey getting their first National Awards for Best Actor for Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. Vikrant Massey said, "I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition. I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity. Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy's dream has come true. I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love. It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan." "Lastly, I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society - those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigm of our country every single day," concluded the actor. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani won big at the recently held ceremony. It bagged the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Next, the award for Best Choreography for Dhindhora Baje Re! - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Vaibhavi Merchant had choreographed the song. Karan Johar said, "I am ecstatic and overwhelmed to win the national award for a film exceptionally close to my heart..... ROCKY AUR RANI KI PREM KAHAANI.... I am grateful to the jury and continue to be humbled by the enormous love the film continues to receive...." Shilpa Rao won the National Award for Best Playback Female Singer for Chaleya in Jawan. She said, "First reaction, a lot of thank you's to go out to people, I mean, Shah Rukh Sir, to think of me to start with, to Anirudh, to the entire team of Jawan. It's the first song that we worked on together, and this will always be special because the first day I heard the song, I knew that it was very, very special, and with everyone showing so much love, I think a lot of gratitude, that's about it. That's the only thing I feel right now." Sam Bahadur won the National Award for Best Costume Design done by Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi and also for Best Film Promoting National, Social Values. Meghna Gulzar said, "There's an immense sense of pride... and honour... and I'm sure I speak on behalf of the entire team of Sam Bahadur - as it is an extremely dear film for us all! I am also grateful because my parents have waited for this for me, for a long time... and they are brimming today!" The Kerala Story, which was embroiled in a horde of controversies, won the award for Best Cinematography by Prasanthanu Mohapatra. Sudipto Sen won for Best Direction for the film.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vikrant Massey says it's a privilege to share National Film Award with Shah Rukh Khan: ‘20 y/o boy's dream come true'
Actor Vikrant Massey won a Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards announced on Friday evening. The actor shares it with Shah Rukh Khan, who got his first National Award in 33 years for Atlee's film Jawan. Vikrant, who won it for the Vidhu Vinod Chopra film 12th Fail, called it a privilege. (Also Read: 71st National Film Awards full list of winners: Shah Rukh Khan wins first-ever Best Actor, Rani Mukerji is Best Actress) Vikrant Massey won a National Film Award for his 2023 film 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey on winning National Film Award After the awards were announced, Vikrant thanked the jury members and others for conferring him with the award in a statement, 'I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition.' He also thanked filmmaker Vidhu, calling the award a 20-year-old boy's dream come true, writing, 'I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity. Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy's dream has come true. I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love.' Vikrant also called it a privilege to be sharing his first National Award with Shah Rukh, 'It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan.' He ended the note with, 'Lastly, I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society — those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigm of our country every single day.' About 12th Fail 12th Fail is a 2023 biographical drama film directed, produced and written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is based on the 2019 non-fiction book by Anurag Pathak about Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame extreme poverty to become an Indian Police Service officer. The film stars Vikrant Massey as Sharma, alongside Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar and Priyanshu Chatterjee.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vikrant Massey On National Award Win For 12th Fail: ‘A Privilege To Be Sharing It With SRK'
Vikrant Massey wins Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards for 12th Fail, says it's a dream come true and a privilege to share it with Shah Rukh Khan. The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, celebrating the best of Indian cinema from 2023. Vikrant Massey and Shah Rukh Khan took home the Best Actor award for their powerful performances in 12th Fail and Jawan, respectively. Reacting to the honour, Vikrant Massey expressed heartfelt gratitude and reflected on the journey that led him here. 'I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition. I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity," he said. He further added, 'Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy's dream has come true. I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love." The actor also acknowledged his fellow winner by saying, 'It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan." In a poignant conclusion, Vikrant said, 'Lastly, I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society — those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigm of our country every single day." Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail is based on the real-life story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame poverty to become an IPS officer. Vikrant Massey's moving portrayal of Sharma was hailed by both critics and audiences. The film also stars Medha Shankar in a significant role. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, directed by Atlee, was a commercial and critical success. The film sees SRK in a dual role — as Azad, a vigilante jailer, and Vikram Rathore, his older alter ego. With a strong female-led team, the film tackles issues of corruption and injustice. The cast includes Nayanthara as a tough cop and Vijay Sethupathi as the formidable villain Kaali. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
