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India’s President to Present the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat

The President of India will present the 72nd National Film Awards on September 22 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.

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President of India to host the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.

Event date and venue: September 22, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.

Awards celebrate excellence across feature films, non‑feature films, documentaries, and cinema writing.

Best Feature Film: "Article 370"; Best Non‑Feature Film: "Bhangaar"; Best Documentary: "Ram‑Nami".

Best Actor awards: Mammootty for "Bramayugam" and Kartik Aaryan for "Chandu Champion"; Best Actress: Yami Gautam for "Article 370".

First Santhali language film honoured in the non‑feature section.

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The ceremony recognises outstanding achievements in Indian cinema, including feature films, short films, documentaries, and film writing.

"Article 370" was awarded Best Feature Film, "Bhangaar" Best Non‑Feature Film, and "Ram‑Nami" Best Documentary.

Top acting honours go to Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam, while Randeep Hooda receives the Best Debut Director award.

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President

the elected head of a country

National Film Awards

the most prestigious awards given each year for the best movies made in the country

feature film

a full‑length movie shown in theatres

non‑feature film

shorter films such as documentaries or experimental works

documentary

a factual film that records real events or topics

debate

a formal discussion about a topic (used here as "debut" meaning first time)

initiative

a new program or plan started by an organization

diversity

the presence of many different languages, cultures, or regions

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