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Actor Harisree Yousuf defended Mammootty against criticism for receiving a tilak, stating that varied expressions of faith and hospitality should be respected, not condemned.
Actor Mammootty visited the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, after receiving the National Film Award for Best Actor.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, held in Gujarat, saw President Droupadi Murmu presenting honours to distinguished figures. Article 370 and its lead actress Yami Gautam were significant recipients, alongside veteran actor Anant Nag receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Mammootty received his fourth Best Actor National Award for 'Bramayugam', sharing the honour with Kartik Aaryan, and expressed that national recognition motivates him.
At the national awards ceremony, the veteran actor said national recognition is a major source of motivation for any artiste, but added that he does not rely on extensive preparation before stepping onto a film set.
The 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat will honour Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan as joint Best Actors, Yami Gautam as Best Actress for 'Article 370', and Anant Nag with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honour, for his extensive career across Hindi and Kannada cinema.
This year's National Film Awards will be held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, with President Murmu presenting honours; this moves the ceremony from its usual Delhi venue.
Mammootty's National Award success was celebrated by his PRO, whose sons cherished an autograph and chocolates, proving the actor's enduring appeal across generations.
Malayalam cinema's National Award success included Mammootty's Best Actor win, yet films like 'Manjummel Boys' and 'Kishkindha Kaandam' were surprisingly absent, sparking debate about award recognition beyond mainstream appeal.
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