The 71st National Film Awards are scheduled to take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This prestigious event celebrates the best achievements in Indian cinema during 2023. Several prominent figures in the film industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Mohanlal, and Rani Mukerji, are among those being honored. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on the DD News Channel, commencing at 3 PM. It will also be accessible via the DD News YouTube channel.
**Key Winners:**
* **Best Actor:** Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
* **Best Actress:** Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway)
* **Best Feature Film:** 12th Fail
* **Best Director:** Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
* **Best Supporting Actress:** Janki Bodiwala (Vash), Urvashi (Ulazhukku)
* **Best Supporting Actor:** Vijayaraghavan (Poolkalam, Malayalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking, Tamil)
* **Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023:** Mohanlal
* **Best Child Artist:** Sukriti Veni (Gandhi Tatha Chettu, Telugu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy, Marathi), Treesha Thasar, Shrinivas Pokaole, Bhargav (Naal 2, Marathi)
* **Best Male Playback Singer:** PVN S Rohit (Baby, Telugu)
* **Best Female Playback Singer:** Shilpa Rao (Jawan)
Other notable awards include Best Screenplay, Best Sound Design, Best Editing, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Music Direction (Background Score), Best Music Direction, Best Lyrics, Best Choreography, Best Cinematography, Best Dialogue Writer, Best Action Direction, and awards for films promoting national and social values, as well as popular entertainment. A range of regional films have also been recognized. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 71st National Film Awards are being presented in 2025.
