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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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 by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo 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.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kathal Director Yashowardhan Is 'Baffled' After National Award Win: 'I'm Pinching Myself'
Last Updated: Kathal director Yashowardhan Mishra and producer Guneet Monga are over the moon after their 2023 movie was declared the best Hindi film at the 71st National Awards. Kathal director Yashowardhan Mishra is elated that his 2023 movie has won the Best Hindi Film National Award. Soon after the announcement was made on Friday evening, Mishra spoke to News18 Showsha exclusively and revealed that it was Guneet Monga, the producer of the film, who told him about the big win. 'I got a call from my producers – Gurmeet Monga – they informed me about it. They were equally baffled as much as I am. I can't believe it right now. I think it is an incredible honour to be recognised at the national level, at the national award. It is like a dream for my debut film to win it. I am pinching myself," the director told us. Further expressing his gratitude, Mishra added, 'One does not anticipate these kinds of things; one just does. We just do our best and we hope to tell a story with a lot of genuine affection and hope that it connects with an audience. That is something that thankfully we received with Kathal. People loved it and I was not expecting an award. We just made a film that everybody could watch and enjoy and perhaps spark a conversation with. This award just feels like a cherry on top and it just reaffirms our belief in what we do in the kind of stories that we choose to tell." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guneet Monga Kapoor (@guneetmonga) Asking about his conversation with Guneet Monga after the national award win, the director shared, 'Oh my God, she is over the moon. We were just talking about it, we need to hold each other's hands right now and hug each other. This is just so unbelievable. I can only thank her for her trust in a newcomer like me." 'It feels incredibly heartening. It was a long journey, which feels slightly validated today," he concluded. Released in May 2023, Kathal stars Sanya Malhotra in the lead. It revolves around a local politician who gets disheartened after a jackfruit from his lawn goes missing. He then appoints two police officials to solve this weird case of theft. 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.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
National Film Awards 2025: Kathal wins best Hindi feature honour. Where to watch Sanya Malhotra's movie online?
Synopsis Sanya Malhotra's satirical drama Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery has won the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards. Directed by Yashowardhan Mishra and released on Netflix, the 2023 film begins with a bizarre jackfruit theft but gradually exposes deeper issues like caste bias, police negligence, and political misuse of power. Malhotra plays Inspector Mahima Basor, whose investigation reveals the systemic flaws within law enforcement.
