72nd National Film Awards to Be Held in Gujarat on September 22

​In a historic move, the prestigious National Film Awards are stepping out of New Delhi for the first time in their 72-year history. The upcoming 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will take place in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, right near the famous Statue of Unity.

​On September 22, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will grace the event to honor the finest talents of Indian cinema. The glittering ceremony will celebrate remarkable achievements across various languages and categories, recognizing outstanding actors, directors, and films that captured audiences’ hearts over the past year.

​Moving the venue to Gujarat marks a major milestone, shifting a tradition that has historically taken place in the nation’s capital. Film stars, filmmakers, and movie fans are eagerly looking forward to this grand celebration of art and storytelling against the backdrop of one of the country’s most iconic landmarks.