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Why Is India Holding Its Film Awards in Gujarat This Year? 🎬

President Droupadi Murmu traveled to Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to hand out the 72nd National Film Awards.

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Key Points

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President Murmu presents awards in Gujarat.

First time ceremony held outside the capital city.

Anant Nag honored with lifetime achievement award.

“Article 370” wins Best Feature Film.

Awards recognize films from many Indian languages.

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The event is being moved out of Delhi to share the celebration with different parts of the country.

Veteran actor Anant Nag receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his long career in movies.

Top honors went to movies like “Article 370” for best feature and “Bhangaar” for best short film.

The ceremony also highlights movies made in many Indian languages and regional stories.

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President

The head person who leads a country.

National Film Awards

Important prizes for the best movies made in India.

Ekta Nagar

A place in Gujarat where the award ceremony is happening.

Veteran

Someone who has worked for a very long time.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

A special award for a person who has helped movies for many years.

Feature film

A full‑length movie you watch in a theater.

Non‑feature film

A short movie or documentary, not a full story.

Documentary

A film that shows real people and real events.

Lifetime achievement

An award for doing great work for many years.

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