• 69th National Film Awards: When and where to watch; live streaming; other details

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    69th National Film Awards: When and where to watch; live streaming; other details

    On Thursday at 5 pm, the 69th National Film Awards will be announced. Viewers can follow the same on the official social media accounts of PIB India and the I&B Ministry...


    Digital Desk: The jury will announce the 69th National Film Awards today during a news conference at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. There are several names going around, and everyone is waiting for the formal announcement.

    On social media, this year's Best Actress candidates for "Gangubai Kathiawadi" and "Thalaivi" are Kangana Ranaut and Alia Bhatt. Other rumoured possibilities include the Malayalam movie "Nayattu" or R Madhavan's "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' are also said to be among the contenders. The Nambi Effect." Although no official statement has yet been made and it will be revealed on Thursday evening.

    On Thursday at 5 pm, the 69th National Film Awards will be announced. Viewers can follow the same on the official social media accounts of PIB India and the I&B Ministry, as well as on their YouTube channel and Facebook page.

    Suriya for "Soorarai Pottru" and Ajay Devgn for the Hindi film "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" shared the Best Actor Award for 2020 the previous year.

    The National Film Awards, which were first held in 1954, are among the most prestigious and much-anticipated occasions in the nation. The awards are given out by the Hon. President of India, and the public is then shown films that have won awards.

    The number of awards has increased over time. For the first six years, it was standard practice to present the Regional Best Award to the National Best Film itself. Originally known as "State Awards," they included two President's Gold Medals, two certificates of merit, and silver medals for twelve regional films. The number of awards increased with time.

    Nargis Dutt and Uttam Kumar were the first actors and actresses to win the Best Actress (then named Urvashi) and Best Actor (formerly called Bharat) Awards, which were established in 1968 for the films of 1967.

    Features, Non-Features, and Best Writing on Cinema categories make up the three prize categories. The Best Writing on Cinema section aims to promote the study and appreciation of cinema as an art form and the dissemination of knowledge and critical appreciation of the art form through the publication of various books, articles, reviews, newspaper coverage, and studies. Selection of the winners in Features and Non-Features is a recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements in various categories.