Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon emerged as winners at the 69th National Film Awards, held in Delhi.
They both received the Best Actress award for their performances in "Gangubai Kathiawadi" and "Mimi," respectively.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu handed them the prestigious Silver Lotus Award.
It was Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon’s first National Awards triumph. Alia's winning act in "Gangubai Kathiawadi" and Kriti's role in "Mimi" earned them the accolades.
Alia Bhatt’s look:
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Alia adorned a white-gold saree that she wore at her wedding, thanking the officials with folded hands as she collected her award.
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Her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, captured her special moment from the audience. A video of her character preceded the announcement.
Kriti Sanon’s look:
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Kriti, in a pastel-colored saree, also expressed her heartfelt thanks on stage.
Her radiant smile reflected her happiness. A character video from "Mimi" was displayed during the ceremony, with Kriti's parents present to cheer her on.
Both actresses received praise from the President in her speech for their exceptional work.
Other notable winners included Pankaj Tripathi as Best Supporting Actor for "Mimi," Allu Arjun as Best Actor for "Pushpa: The Rise," "Shershaah" for the Special Jury award, "Sardar Udham" as Best Hindi Feature Film, and "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect" for Best Feature Film.
