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Miscellaneous 23 September 2026 · Event date: 22 September 2026
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President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Confers 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Confers 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, honoring veteran actor Anant Nag with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and recognizing excellence across feature and non-feature films in multiple languages. The ceremony highlighted regional cinema, cultural unity, and the creative economy while marking a shift in holding the prestigious event outside Delhi.

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President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, marking the event's historic shift outside Delhi. Veteran actor Anant Nag received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his remarkable contribution to theatre and cinema.

Several actors and films were honored, including Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan sharing best actor, Yami Gautam winning best actress, and Article 370 named best feature film. Ministers and officials also highlighted initiatives like the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies and 15,000 Creative Labs.

Key Points

  • The 72nd National Film Awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
  • Veteran actor Shri Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024.
  • Mammootty (Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role award.
  • Yami Gautam received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for Article 370.
  • Article 370 was honored as the Best Feature Film.
  • Kalki 2898 AD was named Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
  • 400 feature films across 34 languages and 161 non-feature films across 24 languages were received.
  • Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the ceremony.

Exam Angle

Award conferred by
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu
Venue
Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient
Shri Anant Nag
Best Feature Film
Article 370

𝕏 Official Update

A. Shri Anant Nag

Source: Press Information Bureau

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