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Bihar Shines at 72nd National Film Awards: Sanjay Mishra Among Four Honored by President Murmu
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News18•23-09-2026, 21:17
Bihar Shines at 72nd National Film Awards: Sanjay Mishra Among Four Honored by President Murmu
  • •Four artists from Bihar, including Sanjay Mishra, Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, Meenati (Minty) Mishra, and Sanjeev Srivastava, received national honors at the 72nd National Film Awards.
  • •President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the artists, recognizing their significant contributions to Indian cinema.
  • •JDU leader Sanjay Jha praised the artists on social media, highlighting their achievements as a matter of great pride for Bihar.
  • •The 72nd National Film Awards honored various films and performances, with "Article 370" winning Best Feature Film and Yami Gautam Best Actress.
  • •Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award for "Bramayugam" and "Chandu Champion," respectively, with awards presented on September 22, 2026.

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Four artists from Bihar, namely Sanjay Mishra, Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, Meenati (Minty) Mishra, and Sanjeev Srivastava, received national honors at the 72nd National Film Awards presented by President Droupadi Murmu.

Yami Gautam's film "Article 370" won the National Award for Best Feature Film, with Yami Gautam also winning Best Actress. Additionally, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award for their respective roles in "Bramayugam" and "Chandu Champion".

The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced on July 18, 2026, and the awards were presented by the President of India on September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.