70th National Film Awards 2024 Celebrates Manasi Parekh And More Winners

70th National Film Awards 2024 Full Winners List: Congratulations are in order for Manasi Parekh, who has won the Best Actress Award for her role in Kutch Express. The National Film Development Corporation of India revealed the winners of the National Film Awards 2024, making Manasi Parekh a trending topic on social media. Her outstanding performance has garnered widespread attention.

Rishabh Shetty took home the Best Actor award for his role in Kantara. The Best Actress award was shared by Nithya Menon for Thiruchitrambhalam and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express. Their performances were highly praised, earning them this prestigious recognition.

The Best Film award went to Aatam, while Sooraj R Barjatya won Best Direction for Uunchai. These accolades highlight the exceptional storytelling and direction that captivated audiences.

Kantara also won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, further cementing its place as a fan favourite.

Supporting Roles and Technical Excellence

Pavan Raj Malhotra received the Best Supporting Actor award for Fouja, and Neena Gupta was honoured as Best Supporting Actress for Uunchai. Their compelling performances added depth to their respective films.

Sreepath was named Best Child Artist for Malikappuram, showcasing young talent in Indian cinema.

Technical Categories Shine

Ravi Varmam's work in Ponniyin Selvan 1 earned him the Best Cinematography award. Anand Ekarshi won Best Screenplay for Aatam, while Arpita Mukherjee and Rahul V Chittela were recognised as Best Dialogue Writers for Gulmohar.

Ananda Addhya's production design in Aparajito secured him an award, and Anbariv's action choreography in KGF Chapter 2 was also celebrated.

Artistic Contributions Recognised

Somnath Kundu won Best Make-Up Artist for Aparajito, and Niki Joshi received the award for Best Costume Design in Kutch Express. These artists' contributions significantly enhanced the visual appeal of their films.

Musical Achievements

Pritam's music direction for songs in Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva earned him an award, while AR Rahman was recognised for his background scores in Ponniyin Selvan 2. Naushad Sadar Khan won Best Lyrics for 'Salaami' in Fouja.

Arijit Singh was named Best Male Playback Singer for 'Kesariya' from Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva, and Bombay Jayashri won Best Female Playback Singer for 'Chaayum Veyil' from Saudi Vellakka.

Choreography and Sound Design

The choreography team of Jani Master and Sathish Krishnan won an award for 'Megham Karukatha' in Thiruchitrambalam. Anand Krishnamoorthy's sound design in Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 also received recognition.

Editing Excellence

Mahesh Bhuvanend was awarded Best Editing for Aattam, highlighting his skill in crafting a seamless narrative through precise cuts.

Special Jury Awards

The Special Jury Award was given to Manoj Bajpayee for Gulmohar and Sanjoy Chowdhury for Kadhikan, acknowledging their exceptional contributions to cinema.

Regional Feature Films Recognised

The awards also celebrated regional cinema with Emuthi Puthi by Kulanandini Mahanta winning Best Feature Film In Assamese. Kaberi Antardhan by Kaushik Gangula took home the prize for Bengali cinema.

Gulmohar by Rahul V. Chittella was named Best Feature Film In Hindi, while Prashanth Neel's KGF Chapter 2 won in Kannada cinema. Saudi Vellakka by Tharun Moorthy received the accolade for Malayalam films, and Paresh Mokashi's Vaalvi was honoured as the best Marathi feature film.

This year's National Film Awards highlighted diverse talents across various categories, celebrating excellence in Indian cinema from acting to technical achievements. The winners have set a high standard with their remarkable contributions to filmmaking.