64th National Film Awards: 'Rustom' Akshay Kumar and 'Neerja' Sonam Kapoor felicitated

Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor attended the 64th National Film Awards ceremony on Wednesday in New Delhi, where Akshay was presented the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Rustom' and Sonam got a Special Mention for her brave act in 'Neerja'

Akshay Kumar receiving national award from President Pranab Mukherjee

Actors Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor attended the 64th National Film Awards ceremony on Wednesday in New Delhi. Akshay was presented the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Rustom' and Sonam got a Special Mention for her brave act in 'Neerja'.

No words can do justice to the joy I feel at this moment...sharing with you all my first ever #NationalFilmAward!Thank you for the love u00f0u009fu0099u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bb pic.twitter.com/DdK1FvuK4i

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 3, 2017

Sonam, a fashion icon, rocked in a subtle pistachio green sari, with heavy kundan jewellery. She tied her hair in a neat bun with 'gajra' in place. Akshay looked dashing in a black ensemble.

Her proud father actor-producer Anil Kapoor, dressed in a black bandhgala, accompanied her along with her mother Sunita.

Sonam Kapoor receiving national award from President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee felicitated the winners at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan. Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu and MoS Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore were also present.

'Dangal' star Zaira Wasim, who essayed the role of a young Geeta Phogat, won Best Supporting Actress Award.


Actor Anil Kapoor at the national award ceremony

Clearly cannot contain my excitement! Father turns photographer! Congratulations @sonamakapoor !! So proud!! #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/6dpXkfv5AZ

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) May 3, 2017

Malayalam actor Surabhi Lakshmi named the best actress for her role in film Minnaminungu-The Firefly was also honoured. Malayalam star Mohanlal received a Special Jury award for Janatha Garage, Pulimurugan and Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol.

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