National Award

Big B, Kangana Ranaut honoured with National Awards

बिग बी, कंगना राणावत राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार से सम्मानित हुये

The 63rd National Film Awards ceremony held at the Vigyaan Bhawan, Delhi saw the winners being presented and honoured with the esteemed and prestigious trophy this evening. Among the actors who were honoured today include Amitabh Bachchan, who won Best Actor for 'Piku'. 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' actor Kangana Ranaut was given the Best Actress award, while the Best Special Effects and the Best Film awards went to the war film, 'Baahubali'. The awards were given away by Honourable President, Pranab Mukherjee.

Thespian Manoj Kumar, who essayed the role of Bhagat Singh nearly half a century ago, was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Kumar started his career in 1957 and is famous for his patriotic roles in films like 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan', 'Purab Aur Paschim' and 'Shaheed' among others. On learning about the award, Kumar, who is battling a bad back and hurting hip, announced his return as a director adding, "I never retired; once a soldier, always a soldier."