The 69th National Film Awards, a prestigious event, took place at the Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. Indian President Droupadi Murmu presented the winners with their awards. Notable winners included Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon, who won Best Actress awards, and Allu Arjun, who won the Best Actor award. R Madhavan’s directorial film ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ received top honors at the event. SS Rajamouli’s film ‘RRR’ swept six awards during the ceremony. In recognition of her contributions to the film industry, veteran actress Waheeda Rehman was felicitated with the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

One of the highlights of the event was Kriti Sanon winning the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in the acclaimed comedy-drama film ‘Mimi’. Overjoyed by her achievement, Kriti took to Instagram to share pictures from the event. One photo showed Kriti giving a warm hug to Alia Bhatt, who also won the Best Actress award for her role in ‘Gangubai Kathawadi’. Kriti also posed with other honorees, such as Pankaj Tripathi, Karan Johar, and Allu Arjun.

Kriti’s parents were also present at the award ceremony, and she shared heartwarming pictures with them, proudly displaying her medal and certificate. She expressed her gratitude and described the day as one of the most memorable in her life.

Similarly, Alia Bhatt shared a photo of the moment she received her award, opting to wear her wedding day saree, a nod to sustainable fashion. She addressed the curiosity of fans about repeating the outfit on Instagram, explaining that sometimes a special outfit deserves to be worn again. She emphasized the importance of reusing and recycling fashion items.

The National Film Awards celebrated the talent and excellence of the Indian film industry, acknowledging outstanding performances and cinematic achievements. This event showcased the diversity and creativity of Indian cinema, establishing its significance on a global stage.