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72nd National Film Awards: Gujarat Hosts Ceremony for First Time; Winners Announced
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 10:56
72nd National Film Awards: Gujarat Hosts Ceremony for First Time; Winners Announced
- •The 72nd National Film Awards are being held today in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, marking the first time the event is outside New Delhi.
- •President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at 3 pm against the backdrop of the Statue of Unity.
- •The ceremony will be streamed live on DD National and its official YouTube channel from 3 pm onwards.
- •Key winners include Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan (Best Actor), Yami Gautam (Best Actress), Article 370 (Best Feature Film), and Srikanth (Best Hindi Film).
- •The shift to Gujarat aligns with the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, with future ceremonies planned for other parts of the nation.
Key Questions Answered
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity, marking the first time the event is taking place outside New Delhi.
The Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards is shared by Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion.
Audiences can watch the National Film Awards stream live on DD National and the official YouTube channel starting at 3 pm.
