Cinema Has Strengthened India’s Cultural Unity, Says President Murmu at National Film Awards
Murmu said films bridge linguistic and regional divides as Article 370, Bramayugam and Chandu Champion won top honors.
- On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, highlighting cinema's role in transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries to strengthen India's unity.
- Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards recognize excellence in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on CINEMA, reflecting the linguistic, cultural, and creative diversity of the Indian film industry.
- Yami Gautam won Best Actress for 'Article 370,' while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'Bramayugam' and 'Chandu Champion,' respectively.
- Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for 'Amaran,' while 'Kalki 2898 AD' secured Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, showcasing diverse creative achievements across genres.
- The 72nd National Film Awards marked a departure from tradition by relocating from the national capital to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, reflecting broader efforts to connect the film fraternity with different regions.
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‘Stars are those that give and spread light’, says Droupadi Murmu at 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held against the backdrop of Statue of Unity in Gujarat
President Droupadi Murmu called for greater participation of women on the jury as she presented the National Film Awards for 2024 across more than 40 categories on Tuesday. The President also appealed to film stars to not endorse products that are harmful to health, saying, “Stars are those that give and spread light.” Celebrities from […]
Cinema has strengthened India’s cultural unity, says President Murmu at National Film Awards
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening India’s cultural unity, saying films transcend linguistic, regional and cultural boundaries and allow audiences to experience the diverse stories, traditions and human experiences that make up the country.
72nd National Film Awards: Aanand L Rai wins Best Director for ‘Statue Of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek’ starring Akshay Kumar, receives honour from President Droupadi Murmu
Aanand L Rai won his first National Film Award, receiving Best Director from President Droupadi Murmu for his 2024 documentary "Statue Of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek," narrated by Akshay Kumar. The film honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and documents the statue's making, including iron donated by 600,000 villages and soil gathered nationwide.
President Droupadi Murmu to Present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat Today | 📰 LatestLY
President Droupadi Murmu will present the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, today, September 22, marking a historic first outside New Delhi. Anant Nag wins the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Article 370 takes Best Feature Film, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan share Best Actor, and a Santhali film wins non-feature honours. 📰 President Droupadi Murmu to Present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat Today.
The 72nd National Film Awards were held today in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, where President Draupadi Murmu presented awards to artists for their outstanding contribution to the world of cinema.
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