Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Film Stars Arrive in Gujarat Ahead of National Film Awards
Film artists and filmmakers are gathering in Gujarat for a major awards ceremony.
The event is the 72nd National Film Awards.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the honours.
The ceremony will take place at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar.
Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Article 370 was named the best feature film.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were chosen as best leading actors.
Yami Gautam was chosen as best leading actress.
Many other films and artists will also receive awards.
Film personalities have begun arriving in Vadodara for the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to present the honours at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar.
Anant Nag will receive the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Article 370 was selected as best feature film, while Bhangaar won best non-feature film.
Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam were selected for leading acting awards.
- Who
- Film personalities, President Droupadi Murmu and award recipients including Anant Nag, Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held, with honours being presented across several categories.
- When
- Film personalities arrived on September 21; the ceremony was scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- The ceremony is scheduled at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with arrivals reported from Vadodara.
- Why
- To recognise excellence and contributions across Indian feature films, non-feature films, documentary filmmaking and writing on cinema.
- Event
- 72nd National Film Awards ceremony
- Venue
- Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Anant Nag, for 2024
- Best feature film
- Article 370
- Best non-feature film
- Bhangaar
- Best documentary
- Ram-Nami
- Leading acting awards
- Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan for best actor; Yami Gautam for best actress