The excitement around the 71st National Film Awards has been at an all-time high ever since the winners were announced on August 1. The news of superstar Shah Rukh Khan bagging his first-ever National Award went viral, and fans have been eagerly waiting to find out when the ceremony would take place. The wait is now over, as the official date for the grand event has been revealed.
The Ceremony Details Are Revealed
The prestigious awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in less than two weeks. It will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Official invitations have already been sent out to all the winners and jury members. As per protocol, the awards will be handed over to the winners by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, making it a truly memorable occasion for all the artists being honored.
A Star-Studded Affair To Be Expected
It is expected to be a full house, with all the major winners in attendance to receive their honors. The guest list will likely include some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Sudipto Sen are all expected to be present. Other winners, like singer Shilpa Rao and actress Janki Bodiwala, are also anticipated to grace the ceremony with their presence.
A Quick Recap Of The Major Winners
This year’s awards celebrated some of the best films and performances of the past year. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail won the award for Best Feature Film, while Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was named the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The Best Actor award was shared by Shah Rukh Khan for his powerful performance in Jawan and Vikrant Massey for his brilliant role in 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Sudipto Sen took home the Best Direction award for The Kerala Story.
About The National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered by the Government of India’s Directorate of Film Festivals. The awards aim to honor excellence in cinematic achievements and encourage the production of films of aesthetic and technical merit.
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