68th National Film Awards : Ajay Devgn wins big

Filmmaker Vipul Shah headed the jury for the feature film category this year.

The National Awards for films that have been produced and released in the country are always much awaited. This year too, the films of south Indian industries- Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam, have won laurels at the 68th National Film Awards.

Last year on 67th National Awards, Kangana Ranaut received Best Actress award for Manikarnika and Panga. While Manoj Bajpayee was given the Best Actor awards.

Ajay Devgn on receiving his third national award for Best Actor, ‘’I’m elated to win the Best Actor Award for Tanhaji—The Unsung Warrior at the 68th National Awards along with Suriya who won for Soorarai  Pottru. I thank everyone, most of all my creative team, the audience and my fans. I also express my gratitude to my parents & the Almighty for their blessings. Congratulations to all the other winners.’’

The Actor also received the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Tanhaji. Speaking on the same he said ,“As the producer of Tanhaji—The Unsung Warrior, it gives me immense joy to receive an honour at the 68th National Film Awards for the Best film that has provided wholesome entertainment. Tanhaji was exactly that. It is a good story of friendship, loyalty, family values and sacrifice. It has strong national sentiments, super VFX and a holistic approach in entertainment.  I must share the honour with my director Om Raut, my co-producers, T-Series and my co-actors. Most of all, I thank my creative team who has contributed handsomely to making this a blockbuster and now a National Award winner.”

Checkout the list of other winner’s this year :

1. Most Film Friendly State Award, which was given to Madya Pradesh
2. Best Hindi Film: Toolsidas Junior; Producer: Ashutosh Gowariker Productions 
3. Best Actor: Ajay Devgn (Shared) for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Suriya for Soorarai Pottru
4. Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior; Producer: Ajay Devgn Films. 
5. Best Book on Cinema: The Longest Kiss
6. Best Supporting Actress: Aparna Balamurali
7. Best Supporting Actor: Biju Menon
8. Best Hindi Film: Toolsidas Junior
9. Best Screenplay:Soorarai Pottru
10. Best Male Playback Singer: Rahul Deshpandey
11. Best Music: Vishal Bharadwaj
12. Best Cinematography: Nikhil S Pravin