NEW DELHI: Alia Bhatt won her first National Award at the 69th National Awards ceremony for her hard-hitting performance in the film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi,’ directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Bhatt arrived in Delhi with her husband and ‘Sanju’ actor, Ranbir Kapoor. The ceremony is being held at Vigyan Bhavan in the presence of President Draupadi Murmu.
Yes, it’s the same saree guys! 💯 #AliaBhatt wore a piece of her heart, her wedding saree to accept the National Award for #GangubaiKathiawadi ❤️#NationalAwards #NationalAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/vDOv7JfhAP
— Pinkvilla (@pinkvilla) October 17, 2023
This recognition doesn’t come as a surprise to those who have seen Bhatt’s outstanding performance as ‘Gangubai.’ However, the Best Actress award is shared this time between Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon, Sanon bagged the award for her role in ‘Mimi.’
FLASH: Actress @kritisanon and @aliaa08 jointly share the ‘Best Actress’ award for their outstanding performances in ‘Mimi’ and ‘Gangubhai’ at the National Film Awards.
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Photo J: Shubham Gupta#NationalFilmAwards #AliaBhatt #KritiSanon #GangubaiKathiawadi… pic.twitter.com/SXKQliBGE9— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) October 17, 2023
Just after the announcement of the National Award winners, Alia took to Instagram and expressed her gratitude to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and congratulated Kriti Sanon for her performance in ‘Mimi.’
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The actor 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!!!
“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.” she added.
View Her Post Here:
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!!!
I am SO grateful 🙏.. I do not take moments… pic.twitter.com/zP1aC4j2EP
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) August 24, 2023
The actress appeared to attend the award ceremony in her wedding attire, donning an ivory saree with a golden embroidered border, designed by Sabyasachi. She added a touch of elegance with a gajra in her hair, tied in a bun.
At the National Awards ceremony, Alia Bhatt starrer ‘RRR’ also received three awards, with ‘Natu-Natu’ winning the National Award for Best Choreography.