The much-awaited 69th National Film Awards ceremony is all set to take place today. Alia Bhatt who’s one of the recipients of the same has jetted off to Delhi for the same. The winners were announced on August 24, and the prestigious event is scheduled for October 17 in Delhi.
Earlier this morning, Alia Bhatt was seen at a private airport in Mumbai. She was also accompanied by her husband Ranbir Kapoor. Alia stepped out of the car, waved at the paparazzi and donned one of her brightest smiles. She looked all things elegant in a white salwar kameez.
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Alia Bhatt bagged the prestigious National Award for her commendable performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the movie portrayed Alia essaying the role of an activist and a girl who was pushed into prostitution. Her performance was widely loved by all.
Earlier, the actress recreated the iconic Gangubai pose penned a note of gratitude to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the team of Gangubai Kathiawadi, crediting them for the win.
Alia wrote, “To Sanjay Sir.. To the entire crew.. To my family.. To my team & last but most definitely not the least To my audience.. ♥️ This national award is yours .. because without you ALL none of this would be possible.. seriously!!!” Alia wrote.
“I am SO grateful .. I do not take moments like these lightly.. I hope to continue to entertain for as long as I can.. Love and light.. Gangu (also known as alia) ,” she added.
Alia is sharing the prestigious award with Kriti Sanon. The actress won the award for her stellar performance in Mimi. Speaking about her win, Alia said, “P.S – Kriti .. I remember messaging you the day I saw Mimi .. it was such an honest and powerful performance.. I cried and cried.. so so well deserved.. shine on you star… the world is your oyster.”
Kriti Sanon is also sharing the award with Alia Bhatt. Kriti bagged the award for her phenomenal performance in Mimi. Speaking with News18 exclusively, Kriti said, “I’m too excited, almost emotional. I cannot believe that this has happened. It’s still sinking in and I am pinching myself. It is a big moment for me and my entire family. Mimi has been a very special film and to get the most prestigious National award for it, I just cannot thank the jury enough for actually believing that my performance deserved this award.”
Apart from Alia and Kriti, Allu Arjun also won the Best Actor Award. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect was awarded Best Feature Film.
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