71st National Film Awards live: Here's when and where you can stream Mohanlal, Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, Rani Mukerji winning top honours
The 71st National Film Awards on Sept 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan will honour 2023’s top films, actors—including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji—and Mohanlal with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Last Updated: 05.33 PM, Sep 21, 2025
Presented by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India, the 71st National Film Awards will be streamed live on YouTube on September 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM IST, from Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This year's event will celebrate the best of Indian cinema from 2023, including performances by Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) and Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway), who won Best Actress, and other exceptional performers. The event will also honour Mohanlal with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Key winners
Best Feature Film: 12th Fail—This Hindi film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, explores the challenges faced by students navigating India’s competitive education system.
Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared the award for their powerful performances.
Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway) – she received acclaim for portraying an Indian mother fighting for her children’s custody abroad.
Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story), recognised for his direction and handling of a bold narrative.
Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
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Best Gujarati Film: Vash
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani
Best Debut Film of a Director: Aatmapamphlet
Best Film Promoting National Integration: Sam Bahadur
Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi (Ullozhukku) and Janaki Bodiwala (Vash)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Mohanlal
The nation has bestowed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, its top cinematic accolade, upon Mohanlal in recognition of his significant lifetime achievement in Indian cinema. The veteran actor has shown incredible versatility during his four-decade career, appearing in over 350 films in a variety of languages. He has made an unforgettable impact on both mainstream and underground cinema.
With critically lauded turns in L2: Empuraan, Thudarum, and his most recent film, Hridayapoorvam, Mohanlal has solidified his place as an Indian cinema mainstay recently. The 71st Annual National Film Awards will be his official display of honour.
Ceremony and live streaming
Awardees, notable figures in the film industry, and jury members will all be in attendance at the presentation. At 4:00 PM IST on September 23, 2025, viewers from all over the country can tune in live on the PIB India YouTube channel.
An historic occasion, the 71st National Film Awards will celebrate the accomplishments of 2023 and showcase the varied and abundant talent in Indian cinema.
FAQs:
Q: When will the 71st National Film Awards be held?
A: The 71st National Film Awards ceremony will be held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Q: Where can I watch the 71st National Film Awards live?
A: The ceremony will be streamed live on the Press Information Bureau (PIB) India’s YouTube channel at 4:00 PM IST.
Q: Who won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards?
A: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) jointly won the Best Actor award.
Q: Who won the Best Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards?
A: Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress award for her role in Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway.
Q: Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2025?
A: Veteran actor Mohanlal was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.