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India's 72nd National Film Awards Winners Announced Live on Gem TV
✍️ Mshale
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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The 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 were announced in a live telecast on Gem TV, revealing the winners across various categories in Indian cinema.
The Directorate of Film Festivals, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, officially declared the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards during a live broadcast on Gem TV. The ceremony marked the annual recognition of excellence in Indian feature films, non‑feature productions, and writing on cinema for the year 2024.
The telecast, titled "Live : Announcement Of 72 வது தேசிய திரைப்பட விருதுகள்", presented the award list in a straightforward format, covering categories such as Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and technical honours. While the full felicitation ceremony will be scheduled later, the live announcement gave industry stakeholders and audiences an early view of the honorees.
Officials highlighted that the awards continue to uphold the tradition of encouraging diverse storytelling across the country's multiple languages and regions. The event also underscored the government's commitment to promoting cultural heritage through cinema.
Film professionals and enthusiasts across India tuned in to the broadcast, reacting on social media and expressing congratulations to the awardees. The announcement sets the stage for the upcoming formal ceremony where the laureates will receive their medals and certificates.
The telecast, titled "Live : Announcement Of 72 வது தேசிய திரைப்பட விருதுகள்", presented the award list in a straightforward format, covering categories such as Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and technical honours. While the full felicitation ceremony will be scheduled later, the live announcement gave industry stakeholders and audiences an early view of the honorees.
Officials highlighted that the awards continue to uphold the tradition of encouraging diverse storytelling across the country's multiple languages and regions. The event also underscored the government's commitment to promoting cultural heritage through cinema.
Film professionals and enthusiasts across India tuned in to the broadcast, reacting on social media and expressing congratulations to the awardees. The announcement sets the stage for the upcoming formal ceremony where the laureates will receive their medals and certificates.