Sharmila Tagore Celebrates 'Gulmohar's' Best Film Win at National Awards After 13-Year Hiatus

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is overjoyed as 'Gulmohar' clinches Best Film at the 2024 National Film Awards. Tagore, who returned to acting after 13 years for this film, celebrates the collective effort of the team.

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore has made a triumphant return to acting after 13 years, with her film 'Gulmohar' winning the Best Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Tagore expressed her elation, stating, "The National Award is the highest honour in the country, and I'm really happy that 'Gulmohar' received it, along with the award for the dialogues. I'm absolutely thrilled."

She highlighted the significance of teamwork in the film's success, noting, "It was wonderful to work as a team. It's a collective celebration because every character was important in the film."

Tagore described the recognition as a "wonderful appreciation" and added, "The film has had a wonderful journey since its release on OTT. The audience and people have liked it, and it has received lots and lots of rewards and appreciation from various forums. But the National Award is the icing on the cake because it's the highest award, and I'm really happy with the recognition."

The 70th National Film Awards, announced on Friday in the national capital, saw a jury chaired by Rahul Rawail, Nila Madhab Panda, and Gangadhar Mudalair overseeing various categories.

Besides 'Gulmohar,' other films like the Malayalam film 'Kadhikan,' 'Ponniyin Selvan Part-1,' and Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury's work received Special Mentions. Directed by Rahul V. Chittella, 'Gulmohar' follows the Batra family as they prepare to move out of their 34-year-old family home, exploring the rediscovery of familial bonds amidst secrets and insecurities.

The ensemble cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Simran, and Suraj Sharma in lead roles. (ANI)