71st National Film Awards

The President of India, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu presented Mohanlal with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In over 360 films, he has shaped Indian as well as Malayalam cinema and carried it to the world, making audiences laugh, weep, and reflect in equal measure. Before this honour, he has been awarded Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and five national awards.

Shah Rukh Khan was announced as the Best Actor for Jawan, the hall erupted in applause for a towering performance that blended scale, charisma and emotional depth.

Sharing the honour, Vikrant Massey was recognised for 12th Fail, where his portrayal of a young man battling setbacks with quiet determination became a source of inspiration for millions.

Rani Mukerji was conferred the Best Actress Award for Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway. Her role, rooted in the anguish and strength of a mother.

Vijayaraghavan and Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar were honoured as Best Supporting Actors, their craft proving how seemingly smaller characters can carry the weight of entire narratives.

Urvashi and Janki Bodiwala, recipients of the Best Supporting Actress Award, were celebrated for performances that lent authenticity and depth.

12th Fail was declared the Best Feature Film, its tale of determination becoming a mirror for countless lives. Flowering Man, named Best Non-Feature Film, and God Vulture and Human, the Best Documentary, showed cinema’s ability to document, to question, and to illuminate truths often left unseen.

HanuMan was honoured as the Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics) a recognition of India’s growing strength in visual storytelling while Giddh: The Scavenger took the award for Best Short Film.