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National Film Awards Move To Gujarat For First Time
The National Film Awards ceremony is being held in Gujarat instead of Delhi this year.
It will take place in Kevadia, also called Ekta Nagar, on September 22.
President Droupadi Murmu will give out the awards.
This is the first time the ceremony has moved away from Delhi in its 72-year history.
The film “Article 370” was named the best feature film.
Yami Gautam won the best actress award.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will share the best actor award.
Other winners include “Kalki 2898 AD,” “Captain Miller,” and Randeep Hooda.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at the ceremony.
The event is moving from Delhi for the first time in the awards’ 72-year history.
“Article 370” won Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will share Best Actor, while “Kalki 2898 AD” won Best Popular Film.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu will present the National Film Awards; the winners include films and performers such as “Article 370,” Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is moving from Delhi to Gujarat for the first time.
- Where
- Kevadia, Gujarat, which has been renamed Ekta Nagar.
- When
- The ceremony is scheduled for September 22; the 72nd awards were announced in July.
- Why
Key facts
- Edition
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Ceremony date
- September 22
- Venue location
- Kevadia, Gujarat, also known as Ekta Nagar
- Presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Best Feature Film
- “Article 370”
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam
- Shared Best Actor
- Mammootty for “Bramayugam” and Kartik Aaryan for “Chandu Champion”
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