71st National Awards: SRK Wins 1st for Jawan, Kerala Story Best Director

The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The prestigious awards honoured films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2023.

Veteran actress Rani Mukerji won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her powerful performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.

The Best Actor award was jointly shared by Shah Rukh Khan for his role in Jawan and Vikrant Massey for his performance in 12th Fail, marking a rare but celebrated tie in the category.

Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail was named Best Feature Film, further cementing its place as one of the most impactful films of the year.