By Akriti Anand,News18
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The 71st National Film Awards 2025 were announced in New Delhi on Tuesday. The ceremony celebrated excellence in Indian cinema across multiple languages. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan created history by bagging his first-ever National Award for Best Actor for his powerful performance in Jawaan. Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Best Actress Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The recognition marks a milestone in her career, as she received the honour for the first time.
Mohanlal was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on X wrote, “On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. Mohanlal’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! The legendary actor, director, and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema. His unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history.”
Take a look at the winner’s list
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway – Rani Mukerji
Best Actor in a Leading Role (shared)
Jawan – Shah Rukh Khan
12th Fail – Vikrant Massey
Best Direction: The Kerala Story – Sudipto Sen
Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values: Sam Bahadur
Best Screenplay:
Baby (Telugu) – Sai Rajesh Neelam
Parking (Tamil) – Ramkumar Balakrishnan
Best Dialogue writer: Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai – Deepak Kingrani
Best Cinematography: The Kerala Story
Best Female Playback Singer: Chaleya (Jawan) – Shilpa Rao
Best Male Playback Singer: Premisthunna (Baby) – PVN S Rohit
Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
Best Tamil Film: Parking
Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa
Best Odia Film: Pushkara
Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai
Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku
Best Kannada Film: Kandeeku – The Ray of Hope
Best Gujarati Film: Vash
Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge
Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982
Best Debut Film Of a Director: Aatmapamphlet – Ashish Bende
Best Children’s Film: Naal 2
Best film in AVGC: Hanu-Man
Best Action Direction: Hanu-Man (Telugu) – Stunt Choreography – Nandu & Prudhvi
Best Choreography: Dhindhora Baje Re! – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani – Vaibhavi Merchant
Best Lyrics: Balagam – Ooru Palleturu – Kasarla Shyam
Best Music Direction (Song): Vaathi (Tamil) – GV Prakash Kumar
Best Music Direction (Background Score): Animal – Harshavardhan Rameshwar
Best Make-Up: Sam Bahadur – Shrikant Desai
Best Costume Design: Sam Bahadur – Sachin Lovalekar, Divvya Gambhir & Niddhi Gambhir
Best Production Design: Everyone Is a Hero – Mohandas
Best Editing: Pookkaalam – Midhun Murali
Best Sound Design: Animal
Best Child Artist:
Gandhi Tantha Chettu (Telugu) – Sukriti Veni Bandereddi
Gypsy (Marathi) – Kabir Khandare
Naal 2 (Marathi) – Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale & Bhargav
Best Supporting Actress:
Ullozhukku (Malayalam) – Urvashi
Vash (Gujarati) – Janki Bodiwala
Best Supporting Actor:
Pookkaalam (Malayalam) – Vijayaraghavan
Parking (Tamil) – Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar
