MUMBAI: The prestigious 70th National Film Awards, recognizing the best of Indian cinema, will be held on October 8, 2024, in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and Honourable Minister of Information and Broadcast Ashwini Vaishnaw will preside over the ceremony and present the awards to the winners.
Celebrating films from 2022, this year’s awards continue the tradition of honouring excellence in cinematic achievements across multiple categories. Among the most notable winners:
• Best Feature Film: Aattam (Malayalam)
• Best Non-Feature Film: Ayena (Mirror)(Hindi)
• Best Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
• Best Actress: Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam
• Best Supporting Actor: Pavan Raj Malhotra for Fouja
• Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta for Uunchai
In a nod to technological advancements, BRAHMASTRA-PART 1: SHIVA will be awarded Best Film in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) category, recognized for its groundbreaking visual effects.
Additionally, the award for Best Book on Cinema went to Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Parthiv Dhar, offering an insightful look into the life of one of India’s most iconic performers.
The 70th National Film Awards promises to be a memorable evening, showcasing the finest talent and creativity in Indian cinema.
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