National Film Awards 2026 major winners: From Yami Gautam to Kartik Aryan - full list
The 72nd National Film Awards were announced, honoring the best in Indian cinema for 2024. Major winners included Yami Gautam for Best Actress, and Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty sharing the Best Actor award.
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These awards represent the highest recognition in the Indian film industry, influencing cultural trends and box office performance.
The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi on Saturday, honouring the finest achievements in Indian cinema across feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema. The awards recognise films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024.One of the biggest highlights of this year's honours was Yami Gautam winning the Best Actress award for her powerful performance in Article 370.
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