On Thursday, the 69th National Film Awards 2023 were announced. While Rocketry: The Nambi Effect took home the Best Film award, Sardar Udham took home the Best Hindi Film award. Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, and Kriti Sanon took up the top acting awards.
Karan Johar on Shershah win at National Film Awards 2023:
On his Instagram Stories, Karan Johar shared a still from his production, Vishnu Vardhan’s action film Shershah.
The film, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, received a Special Mention. Karan posted the poster alongside tiranga emojis.
Karan’s production house Dharma Productions tweeted, “Apne desh se bada koi dharam nahi hota.” 🇮🇳 We’re honoured as #Shershaah receives the #69thNationalFilmAward for the Special Jury Award in the Feature Films category. Extending our deepest gratitude and respect for the @MIB_India. Thank you to our audiences for the unending love…yeh dil maange more!”
Pankaj Tripathi won the Best Supporting Actor:
“This is, unfortunately a period of loss and grieving for me,” Pankaj, who won Best Supporting Actor for Laxman Utekar’s Mimi, said in a statement, reflecting on his father’s recent passing.
If Babuji had been present, he would have been overjoyed for me. He was really happy and thrilled when I initially received the National award mention. I dedicate this National Award to him and his spirit.
Because of him, I am who I am now. I’m at a loss for words because of this period, but I’m glad and grateful to the team. Kriti has also won Best Actress, so congratulations to her.”
Pankaj earlier received a Special Mention award in 2018 for Amit R Masukar’s Newton.
Rakshit Shetty shares his excitement on Twitter:
Rakshit Shetty, who starred in and produced the Best Kannada Film 777 Charlie, took to Twitter and posted, “Words cannot justify the happiness and delight this news has delivered! While I am ecstatic and overwhelmed, I am also feeling humbled and grateful. This is a proud moment for all of us at @ParamvahStudios. Many congratulations @Kiranraj61, the hardwork has paid off (two hugs and black heart emojis).”
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