President Murmu Felicitates Winners at the 71st National Film Awards Ceremony:
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony took place on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu honouring the winners.
- The evening celebrated the finest achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2023, bringing together veteran legends and contemporary performers.
- The awards marked a special moment as Malayalam superstar Mohanlal received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, while films like 12th Fail, Jawan, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery secured major honours.
Awards List:
- Mohanlal – Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Best Feature Film – 12th Fail Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the inspirational biopic 12th Fail won Best Feature Film. The movie, based on real-life IAS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma’s struggles, resonated with audiences and critics alike for its realism and storytelling.
- Best Hindi Film – Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
- The satirical comedy Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery, led by Sanya Malhotra, bagged the award for Best Hindi Film, showcasing the rise of unconventional storytelling in mainstream cinema.
- Best Actor – Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey
- Best Actress – Rani Mukerji
