Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Brahmastra: Part 1 Secrures Three Wins At National Film Awards

The 70th National Film Awards were announced at the National Capital on August 16. While regional films bagged the top honours like Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra: Part 1 won three mentions. Along with Best VFX, the film won awards for its music. 

Brahmastra Part 1 bags three prizes at National Film Awards 

Music Composer Pritam won the Best Music award for the Hindi film Brahmastra, which also won the Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic). Singer Arijit Singh won in the category of Best Male Playback Singer for the song Kesariya picturised on Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt from Brahmastra, which tells the story of Shiva and Isha, who learn about the secrets of the Brahmastra.

Makers of the movie took to their Instagram account to share a note following the announcement. The post read, "‘Kesariya tera...ishq hai piya!’💓 A fiery tale of love and power shines brighter for Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva at the #70thNationalFilmAward with three wins!❤️‍🔥 We are deeply grateful to @mib_india and to you, our beloved audience, for all the love and support."
 

Who won what at the 70th National Film Awards? 

At the 70th National Film Awards 2024 on Friday, Rishabh Shetty was named the Best Actor for his performance in the Kannada film Kantara, while Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared the Best Actress honour for their performances in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express respectively. Aattam, the Malayalam language suspense chamber drama film written and directed by Anand Ekarshi, was named in three categories including Best Film, Best Editing and Best Screenplay. Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya was feted with the Best Director for the film Uunchai starring Amitabh Bachchan. Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee won a Special Mention award for Gulmohar, which was also named the Best Hindi Film.

Gulmohar, which also stars Sharmila Tagore, follows a multi-generation family who are all set to move out of their 34-year-old family home. Kantara: Chapter 1, which stars Rishab in a dual role with Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer, Murali, won the Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday in New Delhi. The winners, including the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will be honoured by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony scheduled for October 2024.