actor Sanjay Mishra and Randeep Hooda shared their reactions after winning the 72nd National Film Awards. Sanjay Mishra won the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in “Bhakshak”. Meanwhile, Randeep Hooda won the Best Newcomer Director award for “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar”. Sanjay received acting honors for his role as a senior photographer in “Bhakshak”. Randeep is recognized for directing Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, in which he also played the lead and served as co-writer.
Sanjay Mishra talks about winning National Award
After the winners were announced, Sanjay Mishra thanked the National Award jury for the recognition. He also recalled deeply personal memories associated with the announcement. The actor said hearing the news through the Press Information Bureau reminded him of his late father, who used to work there. “Today, the news of the National Award also came from the Press Information Bureau,” he said, according to The Hindu. Sanjay also looked back on his thirty-year film journey and said that this honor belongs to everyone who has contributed to his career over the years, including filmmakers, screenwriters, technicians, actors and audiences.Mishra added: “For over three decades, I have tried to be honest with every character I encountered. This honor belongs both to the directors, producers, writers, technicians and fellow actors I have had the pleasure to work with, and to the audiences who have embraced my work with so much love over the years. I remain deeply grateful.”Directed by Pulkit, “Bhakshak” will premiere on OTT in 2024. The movie tells Bhumi Pednekar The protagonist Sanjay Mishra plays an experienced photographer who assists investigative journalist Vaishali Singh in a sensitive investigation.
Randeep Hooda calls National Award a personal victory
For Randeep Hooda, the National Award marks a memorable achievement for the filmmaker. “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar” is his first directorial venture. While directing the film, he also played Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and contributed to the script. Sharing his reaction, Randeep said that this project required more from him than any previous job. He described the filmmaking journey as difficult but rewarding.“Sincerity and honesty.“Randeep also commended the entire team for supporting the project through every challenge. He said the award belonged to everyone involved in making the film and hoped it would encourage young viewers to know more about Veer Savarkar’s life. He said: “This recognition belongs to all of us and I hope it inspires more people, especially the younger generation, to discover and reflect on Veer Savarkar’s legacy.“The 72nd National Film Awards honors films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2024. Major winners include Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan Bramayugam and Chandu Champion shared the Best Actor award, while Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for “Article 370”. The film also won the honor of Best Feature Film, becoming one of the biggest winners at this awards ceremony.
