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The 71st National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi, celebrating excellence in Indian cinema. Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji made history with their first National Awards. Legendary actor Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema.
Take A Look On Top Honours1
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Shared)
- Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan
- Vikrant Massey – 12th Fail
- Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Rani Mukerji – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
- Best Director
- Sudipto Sen – The Kerala Story
- Best Feature Film
- 12th Fail
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social & Environmental Values
- Sam Bahadur
Writing & Screenplay
- Best Screenplay
- Baby (Telugu) – Sai Rajesh Neelam
- Parking (Tamil) – Ramkumar Balakrishnan
- Best Dialogue Writer
- Deepak Kingrani – Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai
Music & Singing
- Best Female Playback Singer
- Shilpa Rao – Chaleya (Jawan)
- Best Male Playback Singer
- PVN S Rohit – Premisthunna (Baby)
Technical
- Best Cinematography
- The Kerala Story
Best Regional Films
- Best Hindi Film – Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
- Best Telugu Film – Bhagavanth Kesari
- Best Tamil Film – Parking
- Best Punjabi Film – Godday Godday Chaa
- Best Odia Film – Pushkara
- Best Marathi Film – Shyamchi Aai