68th National Film Awards: Asha Parekh Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Ajay Devgn and Suriya Get Best Actor Award
Actor Suriya received his very first National Film Award for Best Actor, for his splendid performance as Nedumaaran Rajangam also known as Maara in Soorarai Pottru.
The most noteworthy distinction of the nation - the Dadasaheb Phalke grant was presented to Asha Parekh in the year 2020. On Friday, the veteran entertainer received her honor from the President of India Droupadi Murmu since the honor function was postponed by a year because of the pandemic. The award consists of a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a monetary reward of Rs 10 lakh.
Curiously, this grant has come to the veteran entertainer simply a day prior to her 80th birthday celebration. Parekh who began her profession as a leading female actor in the year 1959 with 'Dil Deke Dekho' had entertained people as a kid artist in numerous Bollywood films. The entertainer then proceeded to accomplish some imperative work in films like 'Teesri Manzil', 'Kati Patang', 'Train', and 'Chirag'.
Ajay Devgn and Suriya get Best Actor Awards
During the 68th Public Film Grants, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan gets honored with the Best Actor award for the film Tanhaji. Aside from this, renowned writer and music director Vishal Bhardwaj has received the Best Music Director award for the melody 'Marenge To Wahi Jaa Kar' from the documentary 1232 km. These awards were declared on 22 July and the honor is being given to the winners on 30 September.
Actor Suriya received his very first National Film Award for Best Actor, for his splendid performance as Nedumaaran Rajangam also known as Maara in Soorarai Pottru. This success is unarguably a vital achievement for the Tamil Movie Industry too, as Soorarai Pottru is the very first direct OTT movie to get this honor.
It was fantastic to share time with my esteemed colleague & fellow best actor award winner, @Suriya_offl.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 30, 2022
Deeply respect his talent & love his movies. pic.twitter.com/fvbdMjceLK
National Film Awards
The victors of the National Film Awards were declared on 22 July. During this, alongside Ajay Devgan, South film genius Suriya was likewise chosen as the best actor for the film Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero and Soorarai Pottru respectively. Indian President Draupadi Murmu respected the winners of this honor at the award function held in New Delhi.
