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72nd National Film Awards to honour Anant Nag
The 72nd National Film Awards will celebrate Indian movies and filmmaking.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday.
Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his long career.
Article 370 was named Best Feature Film.
Bhangaar won Best Non-Feature Film, and Ram-Nami won Best Documentary.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will receive leading actor honours.
Yami Gautam was selected as Best Actress for Article 370.
Randeep Hooda will be honoured as Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday.
Veteran actor 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 and Ram-Nami won Best Documentary.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were recognised for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Yami Gautam won Best Actress for Article 370.
Randeep Hooda was chosen Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, alongside honours for several other successful films.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Anant Nag, filmmakers, actors and other members of the Indian film industry.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards will honour outstanding cinematic achievements of 2024, including Anant Nag’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.
- When
- The ceremony will be held on Tuesday; the awards recognise work from 2024.
- Why
- To recognise outstanding work in feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema across India’s film industries.
Key facts
- Edition
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Ceremony venue
- Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, 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
- Awards established
- 1954







