Star-Studded Celebration at 70th National Film Awards

Rishabh Shetty, Neena Gupta, Anand Ekarshi and other film industry talents have expressed their joy and gratitude after winning major accolades at the 70th National Film Awards. Notable wins include 'Kantara', 'Aattam', and 'Uunchai'. The awards honor exceptional contributions to Indian cinema, celebrating hard work and dedication.

At the 70th National Film Awards, actors Rishabh Shetty, Neena Gupta, and filmmaker Anand Ekarshi expressed their gratitude and happiness for winning significant honors. Shetty secured the best actor trophy for his Kannada blockbuster 'Kantara', which he co-wrote and directed, while Ekarshi's Malayalam film 'Aattam' won three awards, including the best feature film.

Neena Gupta, who last received the best supporting actress award in 1994, won again for her role in the 2022 Hindi film 'Uunchai'. The film also earned filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya his first award for best director. Gupta shared her joy, emphasizing her belief in hard work being eventually rewarded.

The awards also recognized veteran actor Sharmila Tagore and the team of 'Gulmohar', which won best Hindi film and other accolades. Other notable winners included filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, singer-composer Pritam, and director Prashant Neel, celebrating their contributions to elevating Indian cinema.