Overview
- Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey jointly won Best Actor for Jawan and 12th Fail, marking Khan’s first National Award after 33 years in the industry.
- Rani Mukerji received her first-ever National Film Award with Best Actress for her role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.
- 12th Fail was named Best Feature Film, while Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani took home Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
- Sam Bahadur earned the Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values award and additional honors for makeup and costume design.
- Winners were unveiled at a Directorate of Film Festivals press conference in New Delhi, with a presidential investiture ceremony scheduled in the coming weeks.