71st National Film Awards: How to watch the ceremony with Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal and other stars

Several actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji and Mohanlal will be honoured at 71st National Film Awards. Know when and where to watch.

New Delhi:
All eyes are on Vigyan Bhawan today as the 71st National Film Awards ceremony gets underway, honouring the finest achievements in Indian cinema from 2023. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at the event, which is set to begin at 4 pm.

This year’s National Film Awards hold special significance for both Bollywood and regional cinema. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will share the Best Actor honour with Vikrant Massey—Khan for his blockbuster performance in Jawan and Massey for his career-defining role in 12th Fail. In the women’s category, Rani Mukerji has been named Best Actress for her powerful portrayal in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.

Mohanlal to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema spanning over four decades.

Winners Were Announced Earlier

The awardees were first revealed on August 1, but the official ceremony is being held today. The National Film Awards remain two years behind schedule, largely due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Where to Watch Live

The event will be broadcast live on DD News from 3 pm. Viewers can tune in on television or watch the live stream on the channel’s YouTube page.

71st National Film Awards – Key Winners

Best Actor – Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) & Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)

Best Actress – Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway)

Best Hindi Film – Kathal

Best Feature Film – 12th Fail

Best Kannada Film – The Ray of Hope

Best Female Playback Singer – Shilpa Rao (Chaleya from Jawan)

Best Male Playback Singer – PVNS Rohit (Baby, Telugu)

Best Cinematography – The Kerala Story

Best Choreography – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (Dhindora Baje Re)

Best Makeup & Costume Design – Sam Bahadur

Special Mention – Animal (Re-recording Mixer MR Rajakrishnan)

Best Sound Design – Animal (Hindi)

Best Director – Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)

Best Popular Film – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Best Telugu Film – Bhagavanth Kesari

Best Gujarati Film – Vaash

Best Tamil Feature Film – Parking

A First for Shah Rukh Khan

Despite a career spanning over three decades, this marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first-ever National Award, making the evening especially significant for the superstar and his fans.