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6 days ago
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Ajay Devgn Congratulates Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey And Rani Mukerji On National Award Win
Last Updated: The actor, who himself is a two-time National Award winner, took to social media to congratulate the winners Ajay Devgn has extended his heartfelt congratulations to fellow actors Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, and Rani Mukerji for their remarkable win at the recently announced National Film Awards. The actor, who himself is a two-time National Award winner, took to social media to celebrate the achievements and called it great. Taking to his Instagram stories, Ajay Devgn shared a post reading, 'This is what great storytelling, great acting, great directing does…it lingers, Congratulations to all of you for touching hearts and leaving a mark. To more courage & more craft…" Earlier, Sidharth Malhotra, Fatima San Shaikh and others also congratulated actors. The 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were officially announced on August 1, honouring the most outstanding talents in Indian cinema. Among the biggest highlights this year, Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey were jointly awarded the Best Actor award for their impactful performances in Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. In the Best Actress category, Rani Mukerji received the top honour for her deeply moving role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The announcement of the National Awards took place at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, following weeks of evaluation. The final jury report was submitted to Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State L. Murugan earlier in the day, with the winners revealed during a press conference at 6 PM. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani bagged two major honours — one for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and the second for the famous song Dhindhora Baje Re, with Vaibhavi Merchant winning Best Choreography. Son of Sardaar 2? Ajay Devgn is back with a bang! Son Of Sardaar 2 is proving to be no one-hit wonder as the comedy sequel is holding its ground at the box office. After a solid opening, the film continued to bring in the laughs (and the moolah) on Day 2 as well. As per early estimates, it collected a total of Rs 14 crore in just two days. Ajay Devgn returns to the franchise that brought out his desi comic timing, but this time, he's joined by a fresh cast and a new director – National Award-winning filmmaker Vijay Kumar Arora. The sequel seems to be holding its ground, even with biggies like Saiyaara dominating the box office. As per early estimates by Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 7.50 crore on Saturday, following its Rs 7.25 crore Day 1 opening. That brings its two-day total to a respectable Rs 14.75 crore. The film also stars late Mukul Dev, marking his posthumous release. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film features a powerhouse cast including Ajay Devgn, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neeru Bajwa, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, and Sahil Mehta. First Published: 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.
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6 days ago
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Sidharth Malhotra Congratulates Vikrant Massey On National Award Win: ‘Well Deserved'
Last Updated: Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey were jointly awarded the Best Actor award for their impactful performances in Jawan and 12th Fail Vikrant Massey is on cloud nine after winning the national award for 12 th Fail. Many celebrities have wished the actor. And recently, Sidharth Malhotra also took a moment to praise his fellow actor Vikrant Massey on his big win. He called it 'well deserved." Taking to his Instagram stories, Sidharth Malhotra shared the poster of 12 th Fail and wrote, 'Well deserved @vikrantmassey What a performance, brother." Pushpa star Allu Arjun took to social media to extend warm wishes to the winners. Known for his humility and love for cinema beyond borders, Allu Arjun praised each of the winners with heartfelt tributes. The 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were officially announced on August 1, honouring the most outstanding talents in Indian cinema. Among the biggest highlights this year, Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey were jointly awarded the Best Actor award for their impactful performances in Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. In the Best Actress category, Rani Mukerji received the top honour for her deeply moving role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The announcement of the National Awards took place at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, following weeks of evaluation. The final jury report was submitted to Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State L. Murugan earlier in the day, with the winners revealed during a press conference at 6 PM. 12th Fail is a Hindi-language biographical drama inspired by the real-life journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who rose from poverty to become an officer in the Indian Police Service (IPS). The film has been written, directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and it captures the struggles and determination of a young man facing societal and financial hurdles to pursue his dream of serving the nation. The film stars Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma, while Medha Shankr plays the role of his wife, Shraddha Joshi Sharma. Other key performances include Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar and Priyanshu Chatterjee, who bring depth to the story with their strong supporting roles. First Published: 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.
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02-08-2025
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Allu Arjun Congratulates Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji On National Awards Win: ‘A Truly Proud Moment'
Last Updated: Allu Arjun congratulates Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey & Rani Mukerji after 71st National Film Awards, calls it a proud moment for Indian cinema. The 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were officially announced on August 1, honouring the most outstanding talents in Indian cinema. Among the biggest highlights this year, Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey were jointly awarded the Best Actor award for their impactful performances in Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. In the Best Actress category, Rani Mukerji received the top honour for her deeply moving role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Amid the celebration, Pushpa star Allu Arjun took to social media to extend warm wishes to the winners. Known for his humility and love for cinema beyond borders, Allu Arjun praised each of the winners with heartfelt tributes. For Vikrant Massey and 12th Fail, he wrote, 'Congratulations to @VikrantMassey garu! #12thFail is one of my top favourite films, and your win is truly well-deserved my brother. So glad to see this movie win the National Award too. Congratulations to the entire team especially #Vinod garu." Congratulations to @VikrantMassey garu! #12thFail is one of my top favourite films, and your win is truly well-deserved my brother . So glad to see this movie win the National Award too . Congratulations to the entire team especially #Vinod garu Warm wishes to #RaniMukerji garu… — Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) August 2, 2025 He also extended warm wishes to Rani Mukerji, writing, 'Warm wishes to #RaniMukerji garu as well, on receiving the National Award for Best Actress." Turning his attention to Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arjun celebrated the superstar's long and illustrious journey, 'Heartiest congratulations to @iamsrk garu on winning the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor for #Jawan. A well-deserved honour after 33 glorious years in cinema. Another achievement to your endless list sir 🖤 Also, heartfelt congratulations to my director @Atlee_dir garu for making this magic happen 🖤." Heartiest congratulations to @iamsrk garu on winning the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor for #Jawan. A well-deserved honour after 33 glorious years in cinema. An another achievement to your endless list sir 🖤 Also, heartfelt congratulations to my director…— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) August 2, 2025 He concluded his message by acknowledging the larger artistic community, 'Congratulations to all the artists and technicians who were honoured at the #71stNationalAwards. A truly proud moment for Indian cinema!" The announcement of the National Awards took place at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, following weeks of evaluation. The final jury report was submitted to Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State L. Murugan earlier in the day, with the winners revealed during a press conference at 6 PM. Allu Arjun's gracious message not only amplified the moment but also underscored the solidarity and admiration shared across the Indian film fraternity. First Published: August 02, 2025, 15:01 IST 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.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
71st National Film Awards: Anil Ravipudi's 'Bhagavanth Kesari' winning Best Telugu Film to 'HanuMan' getting Best Action Direction honour—Top achievers of the South film industry
At the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Friday, the 71st National Film Awards winners were announced. Films that were released between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, and certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), were contending for the top honours in the respective categories. The National Film Awards ceremony acknowledges and celebrates excellence in Indian cinema. At 4 PM today, the jury delivered the final report to Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan and Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw . Shah Rukh Khan ('Jawan') and Vikrant Massey ('12th Fail') won in the Best Actor category, while Rani Mukerji bagged the Best Actress honour for 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.' The winners' list also includes several names from the South Indian film industry. From Anil Ravipudi 's 'Bhagavanth Kesari,' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, winning the Best Telugu Film honour to Prasanth Varma's 'HanuMan' getting recognised in the Best Action Direction category, here's a list of top achievers from the South Indian film industry. Best Telugu Film: 'Bhagavanth Kesari' Best Tamil Film: 'Parking' Best Malayalam Film: 'Ullozhokku' Best Kannada Film: 'Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope' Best Action Direction: 'HanuMan' (Telugu) Best lyrics: 'Balagam' Best Music Direction: 'Vaathi' (Tamil) Best Production Designer: '2018 - Everyone Is a Hero' (Malayalam) Best Editing: 'Pookalam' (Malayalam) Best Screenplay: 'Baby' (Telugu), 'Parking' (Tamil) Best Male Playback Singer: 'Baby' Best Actress in a Supporting Role: 'Ullozhokku' (Urvashi), 'Vash' (Janaki) Best Actor in a Supporting Role: 'Pookalam' (Vijayaraghavan), 'Parking' (Muthupettai)
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
71st National Film Awards complete winners list: Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey share 'Best Actor', Rani Mukerji wins best actress, 'Katthal' wins best Hindi film
National Film Awards ceremony, which honours and celebrates excellence in Indian cinema, recognising outstanding achievements in various categories like acting, direction, music, and production. The winners of the 71st edition of the National Awards are announced today. The jury submitted the final report to Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Dr L Murugan at 4 PM today, August 1. However, after this, a press briefing was conducted at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, where the jury members officially announce the names of the winners across the categories. Shah Rukh Khan won the Best Actor For Jawan and he shared this with Vikrant Massey for '12th Fail'. Meanwhile, Rani Mukerji has won the Best Actress for 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway'. 'Katthal' has won the Best Film in Hindi. Here is the list of winners for the National Film Awards announced on Friday. Feature Film category: Special mention: Animal (Re-recording mixer) – M R RadhakrishnanBest Telugu film: Bhagavanth Kesari Best Tamil film: Parking Best Punjabi film: Godday Godday Chaa Best Odia film: Pushkara Best Marathi film: Shyamchi AaiBest Malayalam film: UllozhokkuBest Kannada film: Kandeelu: The ray of hope Best Hindi film: Kathal: A jackfruit of mysteryBest Gujarati film: Vash Best Bengali film: Deep Fridge Best Assameese film: Rangatapu 1982 Best Action Direction: Hanu-man(Telugu) Best Choreography: Rocky aur Rani ki prem kahani Best lyrics: Balagam Best music direction: Vaathi (Tamil)- songs Best make-up, Costume designer: Sam Bahadur Best production designer: 2018- Everyone is a hero (Malayalam) Best editing: Pookalam (Malayalam)Best sound design: Animal Best cinematography: The Kerala story (Hindi) Best female playback singer: Jawan Best male playback singer: Baby Best actress supporting role: Ullozhokku (Urvashi), Vash (Janaki) Best actor supporting role: Pookalam (Vijayaraghavan), Parking (Muthupettai) Best actress: Rani Mukerji Best actor: Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey
