Updated on: 09 October, 2024 11:12 AM IST |Amruta Karulkar
The 70th National Film Awards ceremony took place in New Delhi on October 8, 2024. This prestigious event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, celebrated the best films and performances of 2022, as certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu, honouring a diverse array of talents in Indian cinema.
Mithun Chakraborty
The veteran actor was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest recognition in cinema, for his lifetime contributions to Indian cinema.
Manoj Bajpayee
Bajpayee won the Special Mention Award for his emotional performance in the Hindi film Gulmohar.
Sooraj Barjatya
Director Sooraj R. Barjatya received the Best Direction Award for his work on the film Uunchai.
AR Rahman
Rahman was awarded Best Music Direction (Background Score) for his exceptional music in Ponniyin Selvan, Part 1 (Tamil).
Karan Johar
The filmmaker accepted the Best Film in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic) category for Brahmastra, as its producer.
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam was awarded a National Award for his direction of the epic film Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.
Rishab Shetty
Actor Rishab Shetty received the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award for his powerful performance in Kantara.
Nithya Menen
Nithya Menen was honoured as the Best Actress for her role in the Tamil romantic comedy Thiruchitrambalam.
Neena Gupta
Neena Gupta was awarded Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Uunchai.
