70th National Awards: Manoj Bajpayee wins prestigious honour for the fourth time, calls himself 'Bhagyashaali'
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The 70th National Awards are being presented today, on October 8, 2024, at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The awards are being presented by President Droupati Murmu to all the winners. Gulmohar starring Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore bagged three awards at the prestigious event. Bollywood actor Manoj now received his fourth National Film Award with this and the actor expressed his joy.
Manoj Bajpayee on receiving fourth National Award
Manoj Bajpayee received his fourth National Film Award today for his exceptional performance in the OTT-released film - Gulmohar. The actor has now talked about winning the prestigious award and how he feels grateful for receiving the recognition. In the video message shared by the actor, he said, “When I got it three times, even then my reaction was the same on getting the news of National Award as it is for the fourth time."
The actor further added that when he was feeling hopeless, he used to that that if he got this once, his life would become blessed and today he has received it for the fourth time for the film Gulmohar. "So I consider myself a very lucky artist who is getting a National Award for the fourth time,” Bajpayee added.
Meanwhile, Gulmohar has won three awards at the National Film Awards - Best Feature Film in Hindi, Best Screenplay (Dialogues), and Special Mention (feature film).
More About Gulmohar
Written and directed by Rahul V. Chittella, Gulmohar is a poignant family drama that delves into the lives of the Batra family as they move out of their villa and get embroiled in the secrets of the past while navigating their changing dynamics. Along with Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore, the movie also stars Amol Palekar, Simran, Suraj Sharma, Kaveri Seth, and Utsavi Jha.
Where to watch Gulmohar on OTT?
Gulmohar premiered in 2023 and is currently available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
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