Gujarat to Host 72nd National Film Awards for First Time, Breaking Delhi Tradition
· Entertainment · India Today, The Hindu, indiatoday.in
The 72nd National Film Awards will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, marking the first time the ceremony moves outside New Delhi since its inception. President Droupadi Murmu is set to present the awards during her visit to Gujarat later this month, a departure from the long-standing practice of holding the event in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi. The awards recognise films released in 2024, with *Article 370* winning Best Feature Film, Yami Gautam named Best Actress, and Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan sharing the Best Actor award. Filmmaker Aanand L Rai also won Best Direction in the non-feature category for *Statue of Unity – Ekta ka Prateek*. The shift reflects Gujarat’s growing prominence in national cultural events.
Why it matters
This move signals a strategic shift in how India’s most prestigious film honours are organised, potentially boosting Gujarat’s cultural profile while reducing the dominance of Delhi-centric events. It also highlights the growing influence of Gujarat’s infrastructure and tourism, particularly around landmarks like the Statue of Unity, in hosting major national ceremonies.
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