70th national film awards

President Murmu confers 70th National Film Awards; Mithun Chakraborty receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 70th National Film Awards ceremony today ( October 8), honoring outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2022. A highlight of the event was the conferral of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award to legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty. The ceremony was attended by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan. In her address, President Murmu commended Chakraborty's significant contributions to ...

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70th National Film Awards: Rishabh Shetty wins Best Actor for ‘Kantara’, ‘Aattam’ named Best Film

Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his performance in the blockbuster film 'Kantara' at the 70th National Film Awards, announced in New Delhi on Friday. Set in the fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, 'Kantara' follows Shetty's character, a Kambala champion, as he clashes with an upright Forest Range officer. The film also secured the 'Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' award. In the Best Actress category, the honor was shared by Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh. Nith...