KEVADIA — President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Gujarat today for a three-day official visit, highlighted by the presentation ceremony of the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia.
The ceremony will honor achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024, across feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema.
Key Program Highlights & Event Scope
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Host Location: Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.
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Presentation Ceremony: Presided over by President Droupadi Murmu to confer national honors for the 2024 calendar year.
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Announcement Context: Winners for the 72nd edition were officially announced on July 18, 2026, following jury selections.
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Institutional Authority: Administered annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Structure of the National Film Awards
Established in 1954, the National Film Awards represent among the highest honors in Indian cinema. The awards structure spans three distinct sections alongside the lifetime achievement honor:
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Feature Films: Recognizes achievements in Best Feature Film, Best Direction, acting, cinematography, music direction, and costume design.
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Non-Feature Films: Covers documentaries, short films, animation, arts and culture films, voice-over, and scriptwriting.
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Best Writing on Cinema: Honors the best published book on cinema and the best film critic.
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Dadasaheb Phalke Award: The highest individual honor in Indian cinema, selected by a committee of eminent film personalities.
