Fans across the country can watch it live from the comfort of their homes. The event will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will be personally presenting the awards.
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The 71st National Film Awards ceremony is happening on September 23, 2025. Fans across the country can watch it live from the comfort of their homes.
The event will take place at the prestigious Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will be personally presenting the awards.
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For those eager to catch every moment, the ceremony will have a live streaming on the official DD News YouTube channel. Coverage begins at 3 pm, allowing viewers to enjoy the glamour of the red carpet. The awards officially start at 4 pm.
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This year’s winners list has created quite a buzz. At the top of the list is Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’, which won the coveted Best Feature Film award. The quirky and clever satire ‘Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery’ was recognized as the Best Hindi Film.
The acting awards were equally exciting. Shah Rukh Khan is taking home Best Actor for his blockbuster film ‘Jawan’. He shares the honor with Vikrant Massey for his outstanding performance in ‘12th Fail’.
For Shah Rukh Khan, this win is extra special. It’s his first National Award in 33 years. On the other hand, Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for her role in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’.
Other films also left a mark this year. ‘Sam Bahadur’, starring Vicky Kaushal, earned awards in multiple categories. The line includes Best Makeup, Best Costume, and the special Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values.
The 71st National Film Awards not only celebrate the talent of actors and filmmakers. It also honors the diverse stories told in Indian cinema over the year.
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