The family entertainer bags top honours for Best Popular Film and Best Choreography at the 2025 National Awards
🏆 Celebrating the Best of Indian Cinema – National Awards 2025
The 71st National Film Awards were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi, honouring the best films certified by the Censor Board between January 1 and December 31, 2023.
Among the notable winners was Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, a vibrant family drama that resonated with audiences across the country.
🎬 Rocky Aur Rani Bags Two Major Awards
The Alia Bhatt–Ranveer Singh-starrer won in two major categories:
- 🏅 Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
- 💃 Best Choreography for Dhindhora Baje Re, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant
These awards solidify the film’s reputation as one of the most loved mainstream entertainers of 2023, blending emotion, humour, and cultural storytelling.
👏 Other Big Wins at the 71st National Film Awards
- 🎭 Best Actress – Rani Mukerji for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway
- 🎭 Best Actor (Joint Winners) – Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan and Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail
- 🏆 Best Feature Film – 12th Fail
- 🎼 Best Background Music – Harshavardhan Rameshwar for Animal
- 🔊 Best Sound Design – Sachin Sudhakaran & Hariharan Muralidharan for Animal
- 🎚 Special Mention (Re-Recording Mixing) – M. R. Rajakrishnan for Spirit (Hindi version)
🎥 About the Film
Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marked his return to the director’s chair after a hiatus. The film brought together a vibrant cast and a nostalgic storytelling style that combined tradition with modern-day relationships, making it a box-office and critical success.
📌 Summary
- Film: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Director: Karan Johar
- Awards:
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
- Best Choreography – Dhindhora Baje Re by Vaibhavi Merchant
- Lead Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh
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