The 71st National Film Awards winners were announced on August 1. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey shared the Best Actor award for their roles in Jawan and 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee v/s Norway. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail won Best Film.
The awards ceremony is expected to take place in New Delhi on September 23, about 50 days after the announcement. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra are likely to attend, along with other winners like Karan Johar, whose film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and Shilpa Rao, who won Best Female Playback Singer for singing Chaleya in Jawan.
National award… hum dono ki adhoori khwahish poori ho gayi… yay… congratulations Rani, you are a queen and love you always. #TuPehliTuAakhri #TheBadsOfBollywood pic.twitter.com/macTR5dtk1
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 1, 2025
A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The 71st National Film Awards will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm. As always, it’ll be held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The winners and jury members were informed about the time, date and venue through an official letter and invitation. As per the protocol, the invitees can avail of flight tickets, accommodation and pick up and drop from Delhi airport; the same has been mentioned in the letter.”
The awards honored the best films, performances, and cinematic achievements from Indian films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.
See Also: 71st National Film Awards Winners Full List: SRK & Vikrant For Best Actor; Rani Mukerji For Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway
