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Four Bihar Artists Honoured at 72nd National Film Awards, Including Sanjay Mishra
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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Four talent from Bihar received awards at the 72nd National Film Awards, with actor Sanjay Mishra among the honorees.
Patna, Bihar – At the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, four artists hailing from Bihar were recognised for their contributions to Indian cinema. The awardees included veteran actor Sanjay Mishra, who was honoured for his performance in the film "Bhaakshak".
The national awards, presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, highlighted the growing presence of talent from the eastern state on the country’s premier cinematic platform. The selection committee cited the artistic merit and cultural relevance of the works associated with the Bihar nominees.
While the ceremony featured numerous categories, the spotlight on Bihar’s representatives underscored the state’s evolving film ecosystem, which has seen increased production activity and critical acclaim in recent years.
Industry observers noted that such recognitions could encourage further investment in regional talent and storytelling, potentially boosting Bihar’s profile in the national entertainment landscape.
The award ceremony concluded with the standard protocol of speeches and cultural performances, marking another milestone for the state's artists on a national stage.
The national awards, presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, highlighted the growing presence of talent from the eastern state on the country’s premier cinematic platform. The selection committee cited the artistic merit and cultural relevance of the works associated with the Bihar nominees.
While the ceremony featured numerous categories, the spotlight on Bihar’s representatives underscored the state’s evolving film ecosystem, which has seen increased production activity and critical acclaim in recent years.
Industry observers noted that such recognitions could encourage further investment in regional talent and storytelling, potentially boosting Bihar’s profile in the national entertainment landscape.
The award ceremony concluded with the standard protocol of speeches and cultural performances, marking another milestone for the state's artists on a national stage.