70th National Film Awards: Highlights and Winners of the Night

Rivanshi Rakhrai 

The prestigious awards ceremony is being held today, October 8, 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event is honoured by the presence of India's President, Droupadi Murmu.

70th National Film Awards 2024

Rishab Shetty bags the Best Actor award for his stellar performance in Kantara. The film also wins Best Popular Film, impressing both audiences and critics.

Rishab Shetty Wins Best Actor

Nithya Menen (Thiruchitrambalam) and Manasi Parekh (Kutch Express) share the Best Actress honour. Manasi became emotional while receiving her award.

Best Actress Awards: Nithya Menen & Manasi Parekh

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He received a standing ovation while expressing gratitude for his long career.

Mithun Chakraborty Honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Sooraj Barjatya wins Best Director for Uunchai. Neena Gupta (Best Supporting Actress) and Pawan Malhotra (Best Supporting Actor) also shine, while KGF: Chapter 2 wins Best Action Direction.

Notable Wins for Uunchai & KGF: Chapter 2

AR Rahman wins Best Background Score for Ponniyin Selvan: Part One, while Brahmastra wins multiple awards, including Best Male Playback Singer for Arijit Singh and Best VFX Film.

AR Rahman

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