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The 63rd National Film Awards was announced today. Actor Amitabh Bachchan will get the Best Actor Award for his role in the movie Piku. Kangana Ranaut has been selected for Best Actress award for her role in the movie Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has won the best director award for his movie Bajirao Mastani.
Announcing the awards, Chairman of the Central Jury Ramesh Sippy said, Bajrangi Bhaijaan has been adjudged as the Best Popular Film For Wholesome Entertainment. The Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film for National Integration has gone to Punjabi film Nanak Shah Fakir.
Ranaut, who turned 29 last week, was declared the winner for her endearing dual turn as Tanu, a troublesome wife and Haryanvi sportsperson Datto in romantic comedy “Tanu Weds Manu Returns”
The actress called it the “best birthday gift” especially since she gets to honour with Bachchan
“It is the best birthday gift I could have got. I am thrilled and feel blessed especially since Mr Bachchan is the best actor with me,” Ranaut said in a statement
This is the third trophy for Ranaut at the National Awards, having won best actress for “Queen” last year and earlier for best supporting actress for 2008 film “Fashion”
SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus “Baahubali” was announced the best feature film winner by filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who headed a 11-member jury, even as last year’s much appreciated “Masaan” had to contend itself with just a best debut director award for Neeraj Ghaywan