National Film Awards 2026 LIVE: Kartik Aaryan Lands in Gujarat to Take Home Best Actor Award, Ceremony Begins Soon
He explored the Statue of Unity and sampled Gujarati dishes before President Droupadi Murmu presents his first National Film Award.
- On Tuesday, Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan visited the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards Ceremony where he will receive his first National Award for Chandu Champion.
- The 72nd National Film Awards, instituted in 1954, are taking place in Gujarat for the first time; President Droupadi Murmu will present awards for 2024 achievements near the 182-metre Statue of Unity.
- Music composer GV Prakash Kumar arrived in Vadodara to receive his third National Award. 'I'm very excited to see the Statue of Unity,' Kumar said regarding his first visit to the city.
- Reflecting on the journey, Aaryan expressed gratitude to the jury and audience, noting Chandu Champion inspires viewers regarding Paralympians. His parents have arrived in town to support him for the ceremony.
- The ceremony recognizes excellence across Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Writing on Cinema, celebrating achievements across a wide range of languages, regions, and filmmaking forms. This represents the National Film Awards' comprehensive scope.
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72nd National Film Awards: I am incredibly happy, says Kartik Aaryan on his triumph
At the 72nd National Film Awards at Kevadia in Gujarat, actor Kartik Aaryan was over the moon for grabbing the Best Actor Award for ‘Chandu Champion’, a film that champions the spirit of Paralympians
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Kartik Aaryan visits Statue of Unity, enjoys theplas ahead of National Film Awards
Kartik Aaryan visited the Statue of Unity and shared pictures and theplas from Gujarat ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards. The visit came a day before he receives his first National Award for Chandu Champion and shares the Best Actor honour with Mammootty.
"I am truly, incredibly happy": Actor Kartik Aaryan expresses happiness on National Award win; visits Statue of Unity
Indian celebrities have started arriving in Gujarat to attend the 72nd National Film Awards. From Kartik Aaryan to music composer GV Prakash Kumar, the celebs have expressed their excitement for the National Film Awards, which are taking place in Gujarat for the first time.
Gorging on Theplas to Statue of Unity Visit: Kartik Aaryan Explores Gujarat Ahead of 72nd National Film Awards Ceremony
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. A day before the 72nd National Film Awards Ceremony in Gujarat, Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan took some time to explore the state, visiting the iconic Statue of Unity and indulging in traditional Gujarati delicacies such as theplas. Entertainment News | Gorging on Theplas to Statue of Unity Visit: Kartik Aaryan Explores Gujarat Ahead of 72nd National Film Awards Ceremony .
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