It was the event of 64th National Film Award, being honored by none other than the President himself, Pranab Mukherjee, front row was occupied by awards winners naming from right to left as Akshay Kumar, Surbhi Jyothi and Sonam Kapoor.
While this was the first national film award for Akki for best actor for the movie Rustom, on receiving the honor wife Twinkle and son Aarav were seen rejoicing, Surbhi Jyothi received best actress award for the malayalam movie Minnaminungu ( The Firefly) , while Sonam Kapoor goes for the special mention for the best hindi film award, Nirja, while it was her dad Anil Kapoor and rumored boyfriend Anand Ahuja clapping for her achievement.
Zaira Wasim who played younger Phogat daughter in Dangal receives best supporting actor for movie Dangal;
Director K.Vishwanathan receives The Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
The best book on cinema award goes to Lata: Sur Gatha.
Mohanlal gets the special jury award, with the standing ovation from the audience.
Marathi Film , Kasaav, received for the best feature film award.
The best Director for the movie Ventilator goes to Rajesh Mapuskar.
Telugu film Sathamanam Bhavathi bagged for the wholesome entertainment award.