Big Honours, Bigger Emotions

For the first time, the National Film Awards moved beyond New Delhi, with Gujarat’s Statue of Unity providing the backdrop for the 72nd edition. President Droupadi Murmu presented the honours on Tuesday, celebrating films certified in 2024 and 92 winners across categories. Niharika Konidela, Priyanka Dutt, Yami Gautam and Kartik Aaryan share what the national honour meant to them