In a prestigious event held at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan, the 69th National Film Awards were presented by none other than President Droupadi Murmu. This momentous occasion celebrated the outstanding achievements in the world of Indian cinema for the year 2021, with remarkable talents and films recognized.

Best Actress accolades were shared by two incredibly talented actresses, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon. Alia, looking stunning in her Sabyasachi wedding saree and adorned with flowers, expressed her immense gratitude while accompanied by her husband, Ranbir Kapoor. She won the award for her mesmerizing portrayal in "Gangubai Kathiawadi" and described it as a "pinch-me moment." Kriti Sanon, who donned an elegant cream saree with flowers in her hair, shared the Best Actress prize with Alia for her remarkable performance in "Mimi," where she played the role of a surrogate mother. She felt blessed and fortunate to have taken on such a layered character.

The title of Best Actor was claimed by the celebrated Allu Arjun for his role in "Pushpa: The Rise." He exulted at winning the award for a commercial film, emphasizing the significance of this double achievement. Allu Arjun, one of Telugu cinema's brightest stars, portrayed the titular gangster in "Pushpa: The Rise" and is set to reprise this role in the upcoming sequel, "Pushpa: The Rule."

R Madhavan, the director of "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect," proudly received the award for Best Feature Film and expressed his overwhelming satisfaction at the momentous win, declaring, "My God, it's been worth it."

The prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, India's highest cinematic honor, was conferred upon the legendary actress Waheeda Rehman, a testament to her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema.

The event brought together an array of talented individuals and teams, with films like "RRR," "Sardar Udham," "Gangubai Kathiawadi," and "The Kashmir Files" clinching multiple awards.

The list of winners in the feature film category includes:

BEST FILM - "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect"

BEST DIRECTOR - Nikhil Mahajan for "Godavari"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Pallavi Joshi for "The Kashmir Files"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Pankaj Tripathi for "Mimi"

BEST POPULAR FILM - "RRR"

BEST CHILD ARTIST - Bhavin Rabari for "Chhello Show"

INDIRA GANDHI AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT OF A DIRECTOR - "Meppadiyan" directed by Vishnu Mohan

BEST CHILDREN'S FILM - "Gandhi And Co"

NARGIS DUTT AWARD FOR BEST FILM ON NATIONAL INTEGRATION - "The Kashmir Files"

BEST HINDI FILM - "Sardar Udham"

...and many more!

The 69th National Film Awards not only celebrated outstanding cinematic achievements but also showcased the grace, talent, and humility of the winners who graced the event with their presence. It was indeed a day to remember in the world of Indian cinema.

Here is the list of winners in the feature film category.

BEST FILM - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

BEST DIRECTOR - Nikhil Mahajan (Godavari)

BEST ACTRESS

Alia Bhatt (Gangubai Kathiawadi)

Kriti Sanon (Mimi)

BEST ACTOR - Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Pallavi Joshi (The Kashmir Files)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Pankaj Tripathi (Mimi)

BEST POPULAR FILM - RRR

BEST CHILD ARTIST - Bhavin Rabari (Chhello Show)

INDIRA GANDHI AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT OF A DIRECTOR - Meppadiyan (Vishnu Mohan)

BEST CHILDREN'S FILM - Gandhi And Co

NARGIS DUTT AWARD FOR BEST FILM ON NATIONAL INTEGRATION - The Kashmir Files

BEST HINDI FILM - Sardar Udham

BEST GUJARATI FILM - Chhello Show

BEST ASSAMESE FILM - Anur

BEST BENGALI FILM - Kalkokkho

BEST TELUGU FILM - Uppena

BEST TAMIL FILM - Kadaisi Vivasayi

BEST MALAYALAM FILM - Home

BEST KANNADA FILM - 777 Charlie

BEST MAITHILI FILM - Samanantar

BEST MISHING FILM - Boomba Ride

BEST MARATHI FILM - Ekda Kaay Zala

BEST ODIA FILM - Pratiksha

BEST MEITEILON FILM - Eikhoigo Yum

BEST SCREENPLAY - Nayattu (Original)

Gangubai Kathiawadi (Adapted)

BEST DIALOGUE - Gangubai Kathiawadi

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR - Pushpa (Songs)

RRR (Background Score)

BEST PLAYBACK SINGER

Kaala Bhairava (Male)

Shreya Ghoshal (Female)

BEST LYRICS - Chandrabose (Dham Dham Dham, Konda Polam)

BEST AUDIO

Chavittu

Jhilli

Sardar Udham

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY - RRR

BEST STUNTS - RRR

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS - RRR

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN - Sardar Udham

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Sardar Udham

BEST COSTUME DESIGN - Sardar Udham

BEST EDITING - Gangubai Kathiawadi

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - Shershaah

SPECIAL MENTION

Nallandi (Kadaisi Viyasai)

Aranya Gupta and Bithan Biswas (Jhilli)

Indrans (Home)

Jahanara Begum (Anur)