{"id":54360,"date":"2026-07-19T10:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T04:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=54360"},"modified":"2026-07-19T10:08:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T04:38:36","slug":"72nd-national-film-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners: Article 370 Wins Best Film, Kartik Aaryan &amp; Mammootty Share Best Actor Honour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 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\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026_winners_announced_as_Article_370_wins_Best_Feature_Film_Kartik_Aaryan_and_Mammootty_share_Best_Actor_honour_and_Yami_Gautam_receives_Best_Actress_award_Check_the_complete_winners_list_key_highlights_exam_relevance_MCQs_and_important_facts_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_Defence_PCS_and_IAS_preparation\" >72nd National Film Awards 2026 winners announced as Article 370 wins Best Feature Film, Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty share Best Actor honour, and Yami Gautam receives Best Actress award. Check the complete winners list, key highlights, exam relevance, MCQs, and important facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, PCS, and IAS preparation.<\/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\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Article_370_Emerges_as_the_Biggest_Winner\" >Article 370 Emerges as the Biggest Winner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Best_Actor_Award_Shared_by_Kartik_Aaryan_and_Mammootty\" >Best Actor Award Shared by Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Yami_Gautam_Wins_Best_Actress\" >Yami Gautam Wins Best Actress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Recognition_Across_Indian_Cinema\" >Recognition Across Indian Cinema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Importance_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Importance for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Why_this_News_is_Important\" >Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Important_Current_Affairs_Topic\" >Important Current Affairs Topic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Promotes_Indian_Cinema\" >Promotes Indian Cinema<\/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\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Cultural_Importance\" >Cultural Importance<\/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\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Examination_Relevance\" >Examination Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Origin_of_National_Film_Awards\" >Origin of National Film Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Evolution_of_the_Awards\" >Evolution of the Awards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Growing_Recognition\" >Growing Recognition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#Key_Takeaways_from_72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026\" >Key Takeaways from 72nd National Film Awards 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#FAQs_72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026\" >FAQs: 72nd National Film Awards 2026<\/a><\/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\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#1_What_are_the_National_Film_Awards\" >1. What are the National Film Awards?<\/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\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#2_Which_edition_of_the_National_Film_Awards_was_announced_in_2026\" >2. Which edition of the National Film Awards was announced in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#3_Which_film_won_the_Best_Feature_Film_award_at_the_72nd_National_Film_Awards\" >3. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#4_Who_won_the_Best_Actor_award_at_the_72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026\" >4. Who won the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#5_Who_received_the_Best_Actress_award\" >5. Who received the Best Actress award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#6_Which_ministry_administers_the_National_Film_Awards\" >6. Which ministry administers the National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#7_When_were_the_National_Film_Awards_instituted\" >7. When were the National Film Awards instituted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#8_Which_organization_manages_the_National_Film_Awards\" >8. Which organization manages the National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#9_Why_are_the_National_Film_Awards_important_for_competitive_exams\" >9. Why are the National Film Awards important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#10_Which_years_films_were_considered_for_the_72nd_National_Film_Awards\" >10. Which year&#8217;s films were considered for the 72nd National Film Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/72nd-national-film-awards-2026\/#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=\"72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026_winners_announced_as_Article_370_wins_Best_Feature_Film_Kartik_Aaryan_and_Mammootty_share_Best_Actor_honour_and_Yami_Gautam_receives_Best_Actress_award_Check_the_complete_winners_list_key_highlights_exam_relevance_MCQs_and_important_facts_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railways_Defence_PCS_and_IAS_preparation\"><\/span><strong>72nd National Film Awards 2026<\/strong> winners announced as <em>Article 370<\/em> wins Best Feature Film, Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty share Best Actor honour, and Yami Gautam receives Best Actress award. Check the complete winners list, key highlights, exam relevance, MCQs, and important facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, PCS, and IAS preparation.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>72nd National Film Awards 2026<\/strong> have recognized the finest achievements in Indian cinema for films certified during 2024. Announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi, the awards celebrated excellence across feature films, regional cinema, documentaries, technical categories, and performances. This year&#8217;s biggest winner was <em>Article 370<\/em>, which received the <strong>Best Feature Film<\/strong> award, while <strong>Kartik Aaryan<\/strong> and <strong>Mammootty<\/strong> jointly won the <strong>Best Actor<\/strong> award. <strong>Yami Gautam<\/strong> earned her first National Film Award as <strong>Best Actress<\/strong> for her performance in <em>Article 370<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_370_Emerges_as_the_Biggest_Winner\"><\/span><em>Article 370<\/em> Emerges as the Biggest Winner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The political drama <em>Article 370<\/em> emerged as the standout film of the year by winning the <strong>Best Feature Film<\/strong> award. The film received praise for its gripping narrative, strong performances, and its portrayal of significant constitutional developments related to Jammu and Kashmir. The recognition highlights the growing acceptance of content-driven cinema at India&#8217;s highest film honours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Actor_Award_Shared_by_Kartik_Aaryan_and_Mammootty\"><\/span>Best Actor Award Shared by Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in recent editions, the <strong>Best Actor<\/strong> honour was jointly awarded to <strong>Kartik Aaryan<\/strong> and veteran Malayalam superstar <strong>Mammootty<\/strong>. Their performances were widely appreciated for emotional depth, versatility, and strong screen presence, reflecting the diversity of Indian cinema across languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yami_Gautam_Wins_Best_Actress\"><\/span>Yami Gautam Wins Best Actress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actor <strong>Yami Gautam<\/strong> secured her maiden National Film Award by winning <strong>Best Actress<\/strong> for her role in <em>Article 370<\/em>. Critics praised her convincing portrayal and powerful performance, making this one of the defining moments of her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognition_Across_Indian_Cinema\"><\/span>Recognition Across Indian Cinema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from the top acting and feature film honours, the National Film Awards acknowledged excellence in regional cinema, technical achievements, documentaries, and writing on cinema. These awards continue to encourage filmmakers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, strengthening India&#8217;s diverse film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Importance for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Film Awards are frequently asked about in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other government recruitment examinations. Candidates should remember the major winners, the organizing ministry, eligibility period, and the significance of these awards in promoting Indian cinema.<\/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=\"72nd-National-Film-Awards-2026\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbhAzWSfWUuHrAksQTCw8IjAelUd4LF2w6b0a7DkmYwg&amp;s=10\" alt=\"72nd National Film Awards 2026\" title=\"72nd National Film Awards 2026\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">72nd National Film Awards 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Current_Affairs_Topic\"><\/span>Important Current Affairs Topic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Film Awards are among India&#8217;s highest civilian honours in cinema. Questions related to award winners, important films, and personalities are common in competitive examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Indian_Cinema\"><\/span>Promotes Indian Cinema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards encourage excellence in filmmaking across multiple Indian languages and recognize outstanding artistic and technical achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Importance\"><\/span>Cultural Importance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards showcase India&#8217;s cultural diversity and cinematic excellence while encouraging regional films and socially relevant storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examination_Relevance\"><\/span>Examination Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>72nd National Film Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Feature Film \u2013 <em>Article 370<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Actor \u2013 Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Actress \u2013 Yami Gautam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"Origin_of_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>Origin of National Film Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Film Awards were established in <strong>1954<\/strong> to recognize excellence in Indian cinema. They are India&#8217;s most prestigious government film awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Awards\"><\/span>Evolution of the Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the awards are now managed by the <strong>National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)<\/strong> under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Recognition\"><\/span>Growing Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, the awards have expanded to include feature films, non-feature films, books on cinema, technical excellence, and regional language films, promoting quality filmmaking throughout India.<\/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_72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from 72nd National Film Awards 2026<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>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><em>Article 370<\/em> won the Best Feature Film award.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty jointly received the Best Actor award.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for <em>Article 370<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The awards honour films certified during the 2024 calendar year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The National Film Awards are India&#8217;s highest official recognition for excellence in cinema.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">72nd National Film Awards 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026\"><\/span>FAQs: 72nd National Film Awards 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>1. What are the National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Film Awards are India&#8217;s highest official film honours presented annually by the Government of India to recognize excellence in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_edition_of_the_National_Film_Awards_was_announced_in_2026\"><\/span>2. Which edition of the National Film Awards was announced in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>72nd National Film Awards<\/strong> were announced in 2026 for films certified during the calendar year 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_film_won_the_Best_Feature_Film_award_at_the_72nd_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>3. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Article 370<\/strong> won the <strong>Best Feature Film<\/strong> award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_won_the_Best_Actor_award_at_the_72nd_National_Film_Awards_2026\"><\/span>4. Who won the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kartik Aaryan<\/strong> and <strong>Mammootty<\/strong> jointly won the <strong>Best Actor<\/strong> award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_received_the_Best_Actress_award\"><\/span>5. Who received the Best Actress award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yami Gautam<\/strong> won the <strong>Best Actress<\/strong> award for her performance in <em>Article 370<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_ministry_administers_the_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>6. Which ministry administers the National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards are administered by the <strong>Ministry of Information and Broadcasting<\/strong> through the <strong>National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_were_the_National_Film_Awards_instituted\"><\/span>7. When were the National Film Awards instituted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Film Awards were instituted in <strong>1954<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_organization_manages_the_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>8. Which organization manages the National Film Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)<\/strong> manages the awards under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_are_the_National_Film_Awards_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>9. Why are the National Film Awards important for competitive exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions related to award winners, important films, ministries, institutions, and the history of the National Film Awards are frequently asked in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other government recruitment examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_years_films_were_considered_for_the_72nd_National_Film_Awards\"><\/span>10. 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