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72nd National Film Awards Ceremony Moves From Delhi To Gujarat
The National Film Awards celebrate important achievements in Indian movies.
The 72nd ceremony will take place in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, rather than Delhi.
The government says future ceremonies may be held in different parts of India.
This is meant to represent India’s many regions and cultures.
Article 370 won the Best Feature Film award.
Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan will receive major acting honours.
Randeep Hooda will be recognised as a debut director.
Films in many languages, including Santhali, will also be celebrated.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
The government plans to rotate the ceremony among different parts of India instead of holding it only in Delhi.
Article 370 will receive Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam will be named Best Actress.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will receive Best Actor awards for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion.
The awards will highlight regional cinema, including a first Non-Feature Film honour for a Santhali film.
- Who
- Indian filmmakers, actors, technicians, artists, and award recipients, including Yami Gautam, Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, and Randeep Hooda.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held outside Delhi, with honours announced for films and artists from 2024.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India.
- When
- The article does not specify the ceremony date.
- Why
- The government wants to celebrate India’s regional diversity and organise the awards in different parts of the country.
Key facts
- Edition
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Venue
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Best Feature Film
- Article 370
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam for Article 370
- Best Actors
- Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion
- Best Debut Director
- Randeep Hooda for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
- Best Non-Feature Film
- Bhangaar
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