72nd National Awards: Asked about Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar says 'here for Article 370'
The film 'Article 370' won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards, with Yami Gautam receiving the Best Actress award. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar briefly addressed questions about his upcoming 'Dhurandhar' franchise during the ceremony.
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National Film Awards are a significant cultural benchmark in India, reflecting the intersection of artistic achievement and national recognition.
The 72nd National Film Awards proved to be a significant occasion for filmmaker Aditya Dhar and actor Yami Gautam, with their film Article 370 emerging as one of the major winners. The film won Best Feature Film, while Yami was honoured with Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance. The awards recognised films from the 2024 eligibility cycle, with the winners being honoured at the ceremony in 2026.Yami, who was present at the ceremony alongside Dhar, described the National Award as the highest form of recognition an artist can receive from the country. Meanwhile, when Dhar was asked about his much-discussed Dhurandhar franchise, the filmmaker offered a brief but intriguing response.Yami Gautam says National Award is the ‘biggest validation’ for an artistSpeaking at the 72nd National Film Awards, Yami Gautam admitted that she was still processing the significance of the honour."It feels great.
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