<p>The much-awaited winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced today in Delhi, India, and Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn's 2020 period drama 'Tanhaji-The Unsung Warrior'&nbsp;emerged as a big winner. Devgn, who has played the role of Maratha warrior Tana ji, bagged the Best award for the historical movie. He shared the award with South superstar Suriya, who has also won the Best Actor award for his outstanding film 'Soorarai Pottru'.<br />
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Devgn's film also won an award for the&nbsp;Best Popular Film For Providing Wholesome Entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/68th-national-film-awards-ceremony-suriya-ajay-devgn-wins-best-actor-award-499745" hreflang="en">68th National Film Awards: 'Soorarai Pottru' wins big, Suriya &amp; Ajay Devgn share Best Actor award</a><br />
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This is Devgn's 3rd National Award in the Best Actor category. Before this, he bagged an award in the year 1998 for 'Zakhm' and a second time in 2002, for 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh.'<br />
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Reacting to his big win, Devgn shared a heartfelt note, reading, ''I’m elated to win the Best Actor Award for 'Tanhaji—The Unsung Warrior' at the 68th National Awards along with Suriya who won for 'Soorarai &nbsp;Pottru'. I thank everyone, most of all my creative team, the audience and my fans. I also express my gratitude to my parents &amp; the Almighty for their blessings. Congratulations to all the other winners.’’</p>

<p>Further, reacting to the film's Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award win, Ajay&nbsp;said, "As the producer of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, it gives me immense joy to receive an honour at the 68th National Film Awards for the Best film that has provided wholesome entertainment. Tanhaji was exactly that. It is a good story of friendship, loyalty, family values and sacrifice. It has strong national sentiments, super VFX and a holistic approach in entertainment.&nbsp; I must share the honour with my director Om Raut, my co-producers, T-Series and my co-actors. Most of all, I thank my creative team who has contributed handsomely to making this a blockbuster and now a National Award winner.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>`Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior`was Devgn`s 100th film in Bollywood and also featured&nbsp;his wife Kajol, Sharad Kelkar, and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles.&nbsp;The biographical period drama is set in the 17th century and is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare,&nbsp;Shivaji's most trusted aid and an unsung warrior who fought against the Mughals and lost his life in the battle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film received a mixed response from critics and the audience as well and did a great business at the box office.&nbsp;</p>


The much-awaited winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced today in Delhi, India, and Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn's 2020 period drama 'Tanhaji-The Unsung Warrior' emerged as a big winner.

The much-awaited winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced today in Delhi, India, and Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn's 2020 period drama 'Tanhaji-The Unsung Warrior' emerged as a big winner. Devgn, who has played the role of Maratha warrior Tana ji, bagged the Best award for the historical movie. He shared the award with South superstar Suriya, who has also won the Best Actor award for his outstanding film 'Soorarai Pottru'. Devgn's film also won an award for the Best Popular Film For Providing Wholesome Entertainment. 68th National Film Awards: 'Soorarai Pottru' wins big, Suriya & Ajay Devgn share Best Actor award This is Devgn's 3rd National Award in the Best Actor category. Before this, he bagged an award in the year 1998 for 'Zakhm' and a second time in 2002, for 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh.' Reacting to his big win, Devgn shared a heartfelt note, reading, ''I’m elated to win the Best Actor Award for 'Tanhaji—The Unsung Warrior' at the 68th National Awards along with Suriya who won for 'Soorarai Pottru'. I thank everyone, most of all my creative team, the audience and my fans. I also express my gratitude to my parents & the Almighty for their blessings. Congratulations to all the other winners.’’ Further, reacting to the film's Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award win, Ajay said, "As the producer of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, it gives me immense joy to receive an honour at the 68th National Film Awards for the Best film that has provided wholesome entertainment. Tanhaji was exactly that. It is a good story of friendship, loyalty, family values and sacrifice. It has strong national sentiments, super VFX and a holistic approach in entertainment. I must share the honour with my director Om Raut, my co-producers, T-Series and my co-actors. Most of all, I thank my creative team who has contributed handsomely to making this a blockbuster and now a National Award winner.” `Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior`was Devgn`s 100th film in Bollywood and also featured his wife Kajol, Sharad Kelkar, and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles. The biographical period drama is set in the 17th century and is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, Shivaji's most trusted aid and an unsung warrior who fought against the Mughals and lost his life in the battle. The film received a mixed response from critics and the audience as well and did a great business at the box office.

Ajay Devgn expresses gratitude after his National Award win for 'Tanhaji': I’m elated

<p>SS Rajamouli’s next project ‘RRR’ will have all eyes on it as it will be the first film post the success of ‘Baahubali’. Titled ‘RRR: Rise Revolt Roar’, a period drama, will star Jr. NTR with Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and others.</p>

<p>In a new update from the film which will soon resume after COVID-19 restrictions are eased, will have Ajay Devgn play a nationalist and a guru to Jr NTR and Ram Charan, according to a report from a Mumbai-based publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report states, “Ajay has shot for around 10 days at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where Delhi from the 1900s was recreated. He appears in the flashback scenes."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-ajay-devgn-has-reportedlly-not-taken-a-fee-for-rajamoulis-rrr-for-this-reason-279074">Also read:&nbsp;Ajay Devgn has reportedly not taken a fee for Rajamouli's 'RRR' for this reason</a></p>

<p>Jr NTR and Ram Charan will be reportedly essaying the roles of Indian freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju.</p>

<p>The report further states, "Though it is an extended cameo, his track will remind one of his National Award-winning performance in The Legend of Bhagat Singh and sets the tone for the drama involving the two leads.”</p>

<p>‘RRR: Rise Revolt Roar’ will also feature Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt who is currently busy learning Telugu for her role.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/baahubali-director-ss-rajamoulis-next-rrr-to-sell-satellite-and-digital-rights-at-a-record-price-194235">'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli’s next 'RRR' to sell satellite rights at Rs 250 crore?</a></p>


SS Rajamouli’s next project ‘RRR’ will have all eyes on it as it will be the first film post the success of ‘Baahubali’. Titled ‘RRR: Rise Revolt Roar’, a period drama, will star Jr.

SS Rajamouli’s next project ‘RRR’ will have all eyes on it as it will be the first film post the success of ‘Baahubali’. Titled ‘RRR: Rise Revolt Roar’, a period drama, will star Jr. NTR with Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and others. In a new update from the film which will soon resume after COVID-19 restrictions are eased, will have Ajay Devgn play a nationalist and a guru to Jr NTR and Ram Charan, according to a report from a Mumbai-based publication. The report states, “Ajay has shot for around 10 days at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where Delhi from the 1900s was recreated. He appears in the flashback scenes." Also read: Ajay Devgn has reportedly not taken a fee for Rajamouli's 'RRR' for this reason Jr NTR and Ram Charan will be reportedly essaying the roles of Indian freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju. The report further states, "Though it is an extended cameo, his track will remind one of his National Award-winning performance in The Legend of Bhagat Singh and sets the tone for the drama involving the two leads.” ‘RRR: Rise Revolt Roar’ will also feature Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt who is currently busy learning Telugu for her role. 'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli’s next 'RRR' to sell satellite rights at Rs 250 crore?

Will Ajay Devgn play a guru to Jr NTR, Ram Charan in SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'?

<p>He made heads turn in his debut film and 30 years later Ajay Devgn is celebrating his 100th film. Devgn who made an impressive debut in 1991 in 'Phool Aur Kaante' completes 3 decades in Bollywood this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, his wife, actress Kajol took to social media to wish the actor for his 100th film, 'Tanhaji'. The film,&nbsp;incidentally, also stars Kajol along with Saif Ali Khan and is set to release in January 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kajol tweeted, "30 yrs &amp; 100 films old. From Phool Aur Kante to Zakhm to Golmaal to Shivaay &amp; now finally Tanhaji! Through all the hard won Fridays I’ve seen u go through. All characters lead back to u. Proudly wishing u a very happy 100th film birthday @ajaydevgn(sic)"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-eid-to-christmas-a-year-full-of-b-town-movie-clashes-see-pics-259917">Chhapaak, Tanhaji, Prithviraj, Laxmmi Bomb: From Eid to Christmas, 2020 is a year full of box office clashes</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">30 yrs &amp; 100 films old. From Phool Aur Kante to Zakhm to Golmaal to Shivaay &amp; now finally Tanhaji! Through all the hard won Fridays I’ve seen u go through. All characters lead back to u. Proudly wishing u a very happy 💯th film birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ajaydevgn</a>👏👏👏👏<a href="https://t.co/Inc5SuC9Kk">https://t.co/Inc5SuC9Kk</a> <a href="https://t.co/CoIf3IFIOA">pic.twitter.com/CoIf3IFIOA</a></p>
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<p>Superstar Shah Rukh Khan too joined Kajol in congratulating the actor. Khan took a trip down memory lane and recalled his smashing entry in 'Phool Aur Kante' as he tweeted, "Here’s looking forward to another 100 and more films from my friend @ajaydevgn. All the best for this milestone...from striding atop two motorcycles at the same time...you’ve come a long long way....keep riding...and all the best for Tanhaji.(sic)"</p>

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<p>The film stars Ajay Devgn as Subedar Taanaji Malusare, who fought alongside Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Devgn will also be seen in Amit Sharma's 'Maidaan' which is a sports-based film and it will co-star Keerthy Suresh.&nbsp;</p>


He made heads turn in his debut film and 30 years later Ajay Devgn is celebrating his 100th film. Devgn who made an impressive debut in 1991 in 'Phool Aur Kaante' completes 3 decades in Bollywood this month.

He made heads turn in his debut film and 30 years later Ajay Devgn is celebrating his 100th film. Devgn who made an impressive debut in 1991 in 'Phool Aur Kaante' completes 3 decades in Bollywood this month. On Monday, his wife, actress Kajol took to social media to wish the actor for his 100th film, 'Tanhaji'. The film, incidentally, also stars Kajol along with Saif Ali Khan and is set to release in January 2020. Kajol tweeted, "30 yrs & 100 films old. From Phool Aur Kante to Zakhm to Golmaal to Shivaay & now finally Tanhaji! Through all the hard won Fridays I’ve seen u go through. All characters lead back to u. Proudly wishing u a very happy 100th film birthday @ajaydevgn(sic)"Chhapaak, Tanhaji, Prithviraj, Laxmmi Bomb: From Eid to Christmas, 2020 is a year full of box office clashes 30 yrs & 100 films old. From Phool Aur Kante to Zakhm to Golmaal to Shivaay & now finally Tanhaji! Through all the hard won Fridays I’ve seen u go through. All characters lead back to u. Proudly wishing u a very happy 💯th film birthday @ajaydevgn👏👏👏👏https://t.co/Inc5SuC9Kk pic.twitter.com/CoIf3IFIOA — Kajol (@itsKajolD) November 11, 2019 × Superstar Shah Rukh Khan too joined Kajol in congratulating the actor. Khan took a trip down memory lane and recalled his smashing entry in 'Phool Aur Kante' as he tweeted, "Here’s looking forward to another 100 and more films from my friend @ajaydevgn. All the best for this milestone...from striding atop two motorcycles at the same time...you’ve come a long long way....keep riding...and all the best for Tanhaji.(sic)" Here’s looking forward to another 100 and more films from my friend @ajaydevgn . All the best for this milestone...from striding atop two motorcycles at the same time...you’ve come a long long way....keep riding...and all the best for Tanhaji. pic.twitter.com/s1YpGpgEkQ — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 11, 2019 × The film stars Ajay Devgn as Subedar Taanaji Malusare, who fought alongside Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. Meanwhile, Devgn will also be seen in Amit Sharma's 'Maidaan' which is a sports-based film and it will co-star Keerthy Suresh.

Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji' is his 100th film; Shah Rukh Khan joins Kajol in congratulating him