{"id":36614,"date":"2025-08-04T14:12:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36614"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:12:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:42:38","slug":"71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/","title":{"rendered":"71st National Film Awards 2023 Winners List \u2013 Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey Honoured"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#71st_National_Film_Awards_2023_Complete_list_of_winners_including_Shah_Rukh_Khan_Rani_Mukerji_Vikrant_Massey_and_more_Essential_for_UPSC_SSC_Railways_and_government_exam_aspirants\" >71st National Film Awards 2023: Complete list of winners including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, and more. Essential for UPSC, SSC, Railways, and government exam aspirants.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#71st_National_Film_Awards_2023_%E2%80%93_Full_List_of_Winners\" >71st National Film Awards 2023 \u2013 Full List of Winners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Historic_Best_Actor_Win_for_Shah_Rukh_Khan_and_Vikrant_Massey\" >Historic Best Actor Win for Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Rani_Mukerjis_Long-Awaited_Best_Actress_Award\" >Rani Mukerji\u2019s Long-Awaited Best Actress Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Regional_Films_Shine_Across_Languages\" >Regional Films Shine Across Languages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Key_Technical_and_Genre_Awards\" >Key Technical and Genre Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Jury_Insights\" >Jury Insights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government-Exam_Aspirants\" >Why This News Is Important for Government-Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Relevance_to_General_Studies_and_Current_Affairs\" >Relevance to General Studies and Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Understanding_Cultural_Diversity_and_Social_Narratives\" >Understanding Cultural Diversity and Social Narratives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Real-Life_Stories_with_Social_Impact\" >Real-Life Stories with Social Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Important_Career_Firsts_and_Records\" >Important Career Firsts and Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Insight_into_Government-Institutional_Processes\" >Insight into Government-Institutional Processes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Background_of_the_National_Film_Awards\" >Background of the National Film Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Evolution_of_Award_Structure\" >Evolution of Award Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Notable_Precedents\" >Notable Precedents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Key_Takeaways_from_the_71st_National_Film_Awards_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CNational_Awards_2023%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from the 71st National Film Awards \u2013 \u201cNational Awards 2023\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#1_Who_won_the_Best_Actor_award_at_the_71st_National_Film_Awards_2023\" >1. Who won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards 2023?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#2_Which_film_won_the_Best_Feature_Film_Award\" >2. Which film won the Best Feature Film Award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#3_Did_Rani_Mukerji_win_her_first_National_Award_in_2023\" >3. Did Rani Mukerji win her first National Award in 2023?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#4_Which_film_received_the_award_for_Best_Popular_Film_Providing_Wholesome_Entertainment\" >4. Which film received the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#5_Who_was_the_chairperson_of_the_jury_for_the_71st_National_Film_Awards\" >5. Who was the chairperson of the jury for the 71st National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#6_Which_Malayalam_film_received_recognition_at_the_71st_National_Film_Awards\" >6. Which Malayalam film received recognition at the 71st National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#7_What_was_the_eligibility_period_for_films_considered_in_the_71st_National_Film_Awards\" >7. What was the eligibility period for films considered in the 71st National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#8_What_are_some_regional_film_winners_apart_from_Hindi_films\" >8. What are some regional film winners apart from Hindi films?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#9_Which_film_received_the_Best_Director_award\" >9. Which film received the Best Director award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#10_Why_are_the_National_Film_Awards_important_for_competitive_exams\" >10. Why are the National Film Awards important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/71st-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71st_National_Film_Awards_2023_Complete_list_of_winners_including_Shah_Rukh_Khan_Rani_Mukerji_Vikrant_Massey_and_more_Essential_for_UPSC_SSC_Railways_and_government_exam_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>71st National Film Awards 2023<\/strong>: Complete list of winners including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, and more. Essential for UPSC, SSC, Railways, and government exam aspirants.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71st_National_Film_Awards_2023_%E2%80%93_Full_List_of_Winners\"><\/span>71st National Film Awards 2023 \u2013 Full List of Winners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>71st National Film Awards<\/strong>, announced on <strong>1 August 2025<\/strong>, celebrated the finest achievements in Indian cinema for films certified between <strong>1 January \u2013 31 December 2023<\/strong>. The official announcement was made at a press conference at the <strong>National Media Centre, New Delhi<\/strong>, by the Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Best_Actor_Win_for_Shah_Rukh_Khan_and_Vikrant_Massey\"><\/span>Historic Best Actor Win for Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a landmark moment, <strong>Shah Rukh Khan<\/strong> clinched his <strong>first-ever National Award for Best Actor<\/strong> for <em>Jawan<\/em>, sharing the honour with <strong>Vikrant Massey<\/strong> for <em>12th Fail<\/em>\u2014also his first win. This dual recognition marked a milestone for both performers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rani_Mukerjis_Long-Awaited_Best_Actress_Award\"><\/span>Rani Mukerji\u2019s Long-Awaited Best Actress Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran actress <strong>Rani Mukerji<\/strong> won <strong>Best Actress<\/strong> for her portrayal in <em>Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway<\/em>, receiving the National Award for the first time in her longstanding career <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Films_Shine_Across_Languages\"><\/span>Regional Films Shine Across Languages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional cinema performers and films received significant honours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Malayalam film <em>Ullozhukku<\/em><\/strong> won <strong>Best Malayalam Film<\/strong>, with <strong>Urvashi<\/strong> awarded <strong>Best Supporting Actress<\/strong> (jointly), and <strong>Vijayaraghavan<\/strong> received <strong>Best Supporting Actor<\/strong> (jointly for <em>Pookkaalam<\/em>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Tamil Film<\/strong>: <em>Parking<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Telugu Film<\/strong>: <em>Bhagavanth Kesari<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Kannada Film<\/strong>: <em>Kandeelu<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Hindi Film<\/strong>: <em>Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other regional winners include Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, Bengali, and Assamese titles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Technical_and_Genre_Awards\"><\/span>Key Technical and Genre Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Feature Film<\/strong>: <em>12th Fail<\/em> (Vidhu Vinod Chopra)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Director<\/strong>: <strong>Sudipto Sen<\/strong> for <em>The Kerala Story<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment<\/strong>: <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Action Direction<\/strong>: <em>Hanu-Man<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other technical honours include <strong>Best Choreography<\/strong>, <strong>Music<\/strong>, <strong>Lyrics<\/strong>, <strong>Sound Design<\/strong>, <strong>Editing<\/strong>, <strong>Make-up<\/strong>, <strong>Costume Design<\/strong>, <strong>Cinematography<\/strong>, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jury_Insights\"><\/span>Jury Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairperson <strong>Ashutosh Gowariker<\/strong> emphasized the difficult task of comparing films across genres and languages, noting selections were made based on <strong>social impact, storytelling quality, and audience reach<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"71st-National-Film-Awards-2023-Winners-List\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.moneycontrol.com\/static-mcnews\/2025\/08\/20250801133347_winners-2025.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=770&amp;height=431\" alt=\"71st National Film Awards 2023 Winners List\" title=\"71st National Film Awards 2023 Winners List\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">71st National Film Awards 2023 Winners List<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government-Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important for Government-Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_General_Studies_and_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Relevance to General Studies and Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>National Film Awards<\/strong> are a key cultural institution in India, often included in <strong>static and current affairs sections<\/strong> of competitive exams such as UPSC, state PSCs, SSC, and Railways. Questions may pertain to <strong>recent awardees, themes, jury processes, or regional film contributions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Cultural_Diversity_and_Social_Narratives\"><\/span>Understanding Cultural Diversity and Social Narratives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This edition highlights the <strong>diverse linguistic and cultural representation<\/strong> of Indian cinema\u2014from Bollywood to Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali, and Assamese films. Recognizing regional achievements like <em>Ullozhukku<\/em> or <em>Kathal<\/em> reinforces exam topics on <strong>India\u2019s cultural diversity and art forms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-Life_Stories_with_Social_Impact\"><\/span>Real-Life Stories with Social Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Films like <strong><em>12th Fail<\/em><\/strong> (true journey of an IPS officer from poverty) and <strong><em>Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway<\/em><\/strong> (Indian mother\u2019s legal struggle abroad) reflect <strong>real-world social issues, resilience, and intercultural challenges<\/strong>\u2014common themes in exam questions on national integration and societal values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Career_Firsts_and_Records\"><\/span>Important Career Firsts and Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji receiving their <strong>first National Awards<\/strong> are notable milestones. Such firsts often form part of quiz-based questions on personalities and literary\/cinematic achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insight_into_Government-Institutional_Processes\"><\/span>Insight into Government-Institutional Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the <strong>eligibility period (CBFC certification window)<\/strong>, the <strong>jury appointment<\/strong>, and the <strong>role of Ministry and Media Centre press conference<\/strong> helps in answering exam questions on how <strong>India\u2019s federal cultural awards<\/strong> are administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_of_the_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>Background of the National Film Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in <strong>1954<\/strong>, the National Film Awards are India\u2019s <strong>highest honours for film excellence<\/strong>, recognizing the best in <strong>feature and non-feature categories<\/strong>, across <strong>multiple languages and formats<\/strong>. They aim to promote balanced representation and high standards in Indian cinema <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Award_Structure\"><\/span>Evolution of Award Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over decades, categories expanded to include <strong>regional language honours, technical awards, social issue films<\/strong>, and <strong>popular entertainment recognitions<\/strong>. These adaptations showcase India\u2019s evolving cinematic landscape and social ethos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Precedents\"><\/span>Notable Precedents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous editions have honored films like <em>Rocketry<\/em> (Best Feature), <em>The Kashmir Files<\/em> (National Integration), and mainstream entertainers like <em>Kantara<\/em> and <em>RRR<\/em>, demonstrating a balance between <strong>art, content, and social relevance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_the_71st_National_Film_Awards_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CNational_Awards_2023%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from the 71st National Film Awards \u2013 \u201cNational Awards 2023\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey jointly won <strong>Best Actor<\/strong> (for <em>Jawan<\/em> and <em>12th Fail<\/em>)\u2014both their <strong>first National Awards<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Rani Mukerji received her <strong>first National Award<\/strong> as <strong>Best Actress<\/strong> for <em>Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><em>12th Fail<\/em> was awarded <strong>Best Feature Film<\/strong>, while <strong><em>The Kerala Story<\/em><\/strong> earned <strong>Best Director<\/strong> recognition.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Regional cinema winners included: <em>Parking<\/em> (Tamil), <em>Bhagavanth Kesari<\/em> (Telugu), <em>Ullozhukku<\/em> (Malayalam), <em>Kandeelu<\/em> (Kannada), and <em>Kathal<\/em> (Hindi).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Jury Chairman Ashutosh Gowariker<\/strong> highlighted evaluation criteria including <strong>social impact, box\u2011office reach, and storytelling quality<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">71st National Film Awards 2023 Winners List<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_won_the_Best_Actor_award_at_the_71st_National_Film_Awards_2023\"><\/span>1. Who won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both <strong>Shah Rukh Khan<\/strong> for <em>Jawan<\/em> and <strong>Vikrant Massey<\/strong> for <em>12th Fail<\/em> were declared joint winners for Best Actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_film_won_the_Best_Feature_Film_Award\"><\/span>2. Which film won the Best Feature Film Award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The film <strong>12th Fail<\/strong>, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, won the <strong>Best Feature Film<\/strong> award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Did_Rani_Mukerji_win_her_first_National_Award_in_2023\"><\/span>3. Did Rani Mukerji win her first National Award in 2023?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <strong>Rani Mukerji<\/strong> won <strong>Best Actress<\/strong> for <em>Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway<\/em>, marking her first National Award win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_film_received_the_award_for_Best_Popular_Film_Providing_Wholesome_Entertainment\"><\/span>4. Which film received the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani<\/strong> won the award in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_was_the_chairperson_of_the_jury_for_the_71st_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>5. Who was the chairperson of the jury for the 71st National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ashutosh Gowariker<\/strong>, noted film director and screenwriter, chaired the jury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_Malayalam_film_received_recognition_at_the_71st_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>6. Which Malayalam film received recognition at the 71st National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ullozhukku<\/em> won <strong>Best Malayalam Film<\/strong> and <strong>Urvashi<\/strong> received the <strong>Best Supporting Actress<\/strong> (joint) award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_was_the_eligibility_period_for_films_considered_in_the_71st_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>7. What was the eligibility period for films considered in the 71st National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Films certified by CBFC between <strong>January 1, 2023 \u2013 December 31, 2023<\/strong> were eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_are_some_regional_film_winners_apart_from_Hindi_films\"><\/span>8. What are some regional film winners apart from Hindi films?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional winners include <em>Parking<\/em> (Tamil), <em>Bhagavanth Kesari<\/em> (Telugu), <em>Kandeelu<\/em> (Kannada), and <em>Vash<\/em> (Gujarati).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Which_film_received_the_Best_Director_award\"><\/span>9. Which film received the Best Director award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sudipto Sen<\/strong> won <strong>Best Director<\/strong> for <em>The Kerala Story<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Why_are_the_National_Film_Awards_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>10. 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