Overview

• Malhotra achieved a rare feat when three of her films—Kathal, Jawan and Sam Bahadur—were honored at the 71st National Film Awards.
• Kathal received the award for Best Hindi Feature Film, marking a milestone for the satirical Netflix-backed production.
• Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor for Jawan, in which Malhotra appears alongside him in the high-octane action drama.
• Sam Bahadur swept three categories, including Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values, as well as Best Makeup and Best Costume Design.
• Malhotra said the recognition was humbling and strengthened her confidence in trusting her gut instincts when selecting diverse projects.