It was a proud moment for Vicky Kaushal as his film ‘Sam Bahadur’ won big at the 71st National Film Awards, announced on 1 August. The actor, who played India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the war biopic, took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.Taking to Instagram to celebrate the win, Vicky wrote on his story, “So proud!!! Congratulations team (heart emoji)”. His words reflected the joy and pride of being part of a film that has been honoured nationally.
Three major awards for ‘Sam Bahadur’
The war biopic ‘Sam Bahadur’, directed by Meghna Gulzar and starred Vicky Kaushal as India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, took home three National Awards. These include, Best Feature Film on National, Social and Environmental Values, Best Make-up for Shrikanth Desai, Best Costume Design for Sachin Lovalekar, Divvya Gambhir, and Nidhhi Gambhir
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Meghna Gulzar ’s direction wins hearts
‘Sam Bahadur’ was appreciated for bringing to life the story of a real hero. Meghna Gulzar’s direction, Vicky Kaushal’s performance, and the attention to detail in the film’s look and feel played a big part in the film’s success. The wins for make-up and costume design are proof of the film’s strong visual appeal.
More about National Award winners
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Award for his performance in ‘Jawan’. He shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey, who won for his role in ‘12th Fail’. Rani Mukerji took home the Best Actress award for her emotional performance in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’. Meanwhile, Sanya Malhotra’s film ‘Kathal’ was named the Best Film.
Vicky Kaushal’s upcoming film
On the work front, Vicky Kaushal was last seen in the film ‘Chhaava’, released earlier this year. He played the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and the film was well-received by audiences. He is now gearing up for his next big project, ‘Love & War’, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.