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President Droupadi Murmu to Present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat on Sept 22
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will take place in Gujarat on September 22, with President Droupadi Murmu slated to hand out the awards.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that the 72nd National Film Awards will be held in Gujarat on September 22. President Droupadi Murmu has been confirmed as the chief guest who will present the awards to the winners.
The National Film Awards, instituted by the Directorate of Film Festivals, are the most prestigious recognitions for excellence in Indian cinema, covering categories ranging from feature films to regional language productions.
Gujarat will host the ceremony, marking another instance of the state facilitating a major cultural event. Organisers expect a gathering of filmmakers, actors and industry stakeholders from across the country.
The event will be televised nationally, allowing audiences to witness the President’s participation and the honoring of cinematic talent.
The National Film Awards, instituted by the Directorate of Film Festivals, are the most prestigious recognitions for excellence in Indian cinema, covering categories ranging from feature films to regional language productions.
Gujarat will host the ceremony, marking another instance of the state facilitating a major cultural event. Organisers expect a gathering of filmmakers, actors and industry stakeholders from across the country.
The event will be televised nationally, allowing audiences to witness the President’s participation and the honoring of cinematic talent.