71st National Film Awards: Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey Win Big

SRK and Vikrant Massey bag first National Awards for Best Actor, while ’12th Fail’ wins Best Feature Film

🎬 Celebrating Excellence in Indian Cinema: 2023 Honours Announced

The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, recognizing the finest contributions to Indian cinema for the year 2023.

This prestigious event honors films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2023.

👑 Rani Mukerji Takes Best Actress for Emotional Role

Acclaimed actress Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress award for her stirring performance in ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’. Her portrayal of a mother battling a foreign legal system to reclaim her children received wide critical acclaim and struck an emotional chord with audiences across India.

🏆 Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey Win Best Actor

The Best Actor award was shared between two standout performances:

Shah Rukh Khan for the high-octane action drama ‘Jawan’
Vikrant Massey for the inspirational biopic ‘12th Fail’

This marks the first-ever National Award win for both actors in their respective careers.

🎥 ‘12th Fail’ Named Best Feature Film

Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ‘12th Fail’ also bagged the honour of Best Feature Film. Based on a true story, the film highlights the struggles and perseverance of a young civil service aspirant, and has been praised for its storytelling, direction, and performance.

🏅 A Landmark Year for Indian Film Industry

The 71st National Film Awards have spotlighted powerful storytelling, performance-driven narratives, and socially relevant cinema. With celebrated names like Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan, and Vikrant Massey being honoured, 2023 stands out as a defining year for Indian cinema.