The 70th National Film Awards on Friday honoured Rahul V. Chittella’s Hindi-language family drama film Gulmohar with the coveted title of Best Hindi Film. Starring Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead, the movie garnered critical acclaim for its stellar performances and well-crafted narrative. Today, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the 70th National Film Awards in all major categories to celebrate cinema and artistic craft. From the South film industry to Bollywood, multiple movies have grabbed coveted honours and are winning accolades from across the country.

Gulmohar wins big at National Awards

On Friday, the government of India acknowledged the creative talents of the entertainment industry. Gulmohar, which marked the return of Sharmila Tagore after a hiatus of 13 years, proves its mettle as a well-directed film as it wins big at the 70th National Film Awards. The family drama has bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. Lead actor Manoj Bajpayee has also received a Special Mention for the same. Apart from these two honors, Gulmohar shines in another category as it also grabs the Best Dialogue Writer Award - Arpita Mukherjee and Rahul V Chittela.

Meanwhile, South cinema is also celebrating major wins in multiple categories. Karthikeya 2 bags the title of Best Telugu Film and Ponniyin Selvan 1 in the Tamil Best Film.

About Gulmohar movie

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. Sharmila Tagore plays a gay character that elevates her versatility as a veteran star. Apart from the unique narrative, the movie garnered praise for the ensemble cast's performances.

Gulmohar premiered in 2023 and is currently available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.

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