69th National Film Awards: Alia Bhatt Wins the Best Actress Award for Her Outstanding Performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi (Watch Video)
Actress Alia Bhatt received the prestigious Best Actress Award for her captivating performance in the film Gangubai Kathiawadi at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Alia.
Actor Alia Bhatt was conferred with the Best Actress Award for her performance in the film Gangubai Kathiawadi at the 69th National Film Awards here on Tuesday. Alia received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony that took place at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Union Minister Anurag Thakur was also present on the occasion. Alia arrived at the ceremony along with her husband Ranbir Kapoor. She added glamour to the event as she donned a beige-coloured embroidered saree that complemented the Indian culture. 69th National Film Awards to Be Announced in Delhi on August 24.
Alia has jointly won the Best Actor award with Kriti Sanon, who has won in the same category for her performance in the film Mimi. Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' revolves around a maiden sold by a suitor into prostitution and how she becomes a prominent and celebrated figure in the underworld and Kamathipua red-light district. Alia's stellar performance in the film helped her bag the Best Actress Award at IIFA 2023 and Filmfare Awards 2023. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has also bagged the National Award for Best Editing for the film Gangubai Kathiawadi. 69th National Film Awards: Rocketry The Nambi Effect, RRR, Pushpa, Meppadiyan and More – Here's Where You Can Watch All Award Winning Films Online.
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Meanwhile, Alia will be next seen in director Vasan Bala's upcoming film Jigra which she is also producing. Jigra is all set to hit the theatres on September 27, 2024.