The 67th National Film Awards ceremony finally took place today in New Delhi as top acting honours were awarded after the ceremony was pushed back due to the pandemic.&nbsp;

The awards were presented by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu to celebrities like Rajinikanth, Kangana Ranaut, Dhanush, Manoj Bajpyee and others for their acting/ directing and film awards.&nbsp;

While Kangana Ranaut received her National Award for best actress for her roles in two films ‘Manikarnika’ and ‘Panga’, Manoj Bajpayee and Dhanush picked up best actor National Awards for their roles in ‘Bhonsle’ and ‘Asuran’ -- Hindi and Tamil films. Asuran was also awarded best Tamil film.&nbsp;

Taking the award, Kangana Ranaut shared a pic with Dhanush. She also shared images of her certificate and medal.&nbsp;

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Superstar Rajinikanth was conferred with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the ceremony.&nbsp;

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Rajinikanth in his speech at the National Awards ceremony&nbsp;remembered late K Balachander and his friend Raj Bahadur and said, "I dedicate this award to my mentor, guru K Balachander sir. I remember him with great gratitude and my brother Sathyanarayana Rao Gaekwad, who is like my father, brought me up teaching great values and injecting spirituality in me. My friend from Karnataka, bus transport driver, my colleague, Raj Bahadur. When I was a bus conductor, he was the one who identified the acting talent in me and encouraged me to join cinema. All my producers, directors, technicians who worked with me and co-artists, distributors, executors, media, press, and all my fans. And, Tamil people, without them I am nobody. I thank the Tamil people who have given me my life. Jai Hind!"

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The 67th National Film Awards ceremony finally took place today in New Delhi as top acting honours were awarded after the ceremony was pushed back due to the pandemic.

The 67th National Film Awards ceremony finally took place today in New Delhi as top acting honours were awarded after the ceremony was pushed back due to the pandemic. The awards were presented by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu to celebrities like Rajinikanth, Kangana Ranaut, Dhanush, Manoj Bajpyee and others for their acting/ directing and film awards. While Kangana Ranaut received her National Award for best actress for her roles in two films ‘Manikarnika’ and ‘Panga’, Manoj Bajpayee and Dhanush picked up best actor National Awards for their roles in ‘Bhonsle’ and ‘Asuran’ -- Hindi and Tamil films. Asuran was also awarded best Tamil film. Taking the award, Kangana Ranaut shared a pic with Dhanush. She also shared images of her certificate and medal. Superstar Rajinikanth was conferred with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the ceremony. Also see: Bunty Aur Babli 2 trailer: It's the originals Saif-Rani vs Siddhanth-Sharvari Tamil drama 'Koozhangal' is India's official entry for Oscars 2022 Rajinikanth in his speech at the National Awards ceremony remembered late K Balachander and his friend Raj Bahadur and said, "I dedicate this award to my mentor, guru K Balachander sir. I remember him with great gratitude and my brother Sathyanarayana Rao Gaekwad, who is like my father, brought me up teaching great values and injecting spirituality in me. My friend from Karnataka, bus transport driver, my colleague, Raj Bahadur. When I was a bus conductor, he was the one who identified the acting talent in me and encouraged me to join cinema. All my producers, directors, technicians who worked with me and co-artists, distributors, executors, media, press, and all my fans. And, Tamil people, without them I am nobody. I thank the Tamil people who have given me my life. Jai Hind!" Also read: 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' to 'Gadar 2': Bollywood movie sequels that will hit the screens in 2021-22

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Among the actors who were announced as winners for the 67th National Film Awards, child actor Naga Vishal deserves a special mention. Naga bagged the National Award for the Best Child Artist for Tamil drama 'KD Engira Karuppu Durai’ and he can’t stop being ecstatic about it.

Directed by Madhumita Sundararaman, this Yoodlee production revolves around the relationship between an 80-year-old man (Mu Ramaswamy) and an 8-year-old boy (Naga Vishal).&nbsp;

Happy with the National Award, Naga Vishal said, “This is a totally unexpected and overwhelming honour. The filming experience was so easy, and we were all one family on set. Madhumita Maam – my director – was like my elder sister. To get an honor like this at a national level is really something I wasn’t prepared for, and my family and friends are so happy and proud of me today.”

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Among the actors who were announced as winners for the 67th National Film Awards, child actor Naga Vishal deserves a special mention. Naga bagged the National Award for the Best Child Artist for Tamil drama 'KD Engira Karuppu Durai’ and he can’t stop being ecstatic about it.

Among the actors who were announced as winners for the 67th National Film Awards, child actor Naga Vishal deserves a special mention. Naga bagged the National Award for the Best Child Artist for Tamil drama 'KD Engira Karuppu Durai’ and he can’t stop being ecstatic about it. Directed by Madhumita Sundararaman, this Yoodlee production revolves around the relationship between an 80-year-old man (Mu Ramaswamy) and an 8-year-old boy (Naga Vishal). Happy with the National Award, Naga Vishal said, “This is a totally unexpected and overwhelming honour. The filming experience was so easy, and we were all one family on set. Madhumita Maam – my director – was like my elder sister. To get an honor like this at a national level is really something I wasn’t prepared for, and my family and friends are so happy and proud of me today.” Meanwhile, film director Madhumita of 'KD Engira Karuppu Dura’ added, “To get this kind of recognition, especially from the government, means a lot to all of us. Sometimes I forget that he is a child, especially when he speaks about his responsibility towards betterment of his family. Nagavishal brought life to Kutty, and deserves all these accolades and more. His win is a win for each one of my crew and cast who worked hard for KD to be what it is today. We are all so overwhelmed by the love that the audience have shown our film. Humbled and grateful.” 67th National Film Awards: Kangana Ranaut wins Best Actress, Manoj Bajpayee-Dhanush win Best Actor Manoj Bajpayee to WION on third National Award: I am humbled and overwhelmed

Naga Vishal on winning Best Child Artist National Award: It's an overwhelming honour

From Kangana Ranaut to Manoj Bajpayee-Dhanush: Key winners at 67th National Film Awards