Manoj Bajpayee calls himself a 'Lucky Artist' after winning National Award “Gulmohar”

• "Gulmohar" won three awards at the 70th National Film Awards.
• The ceremony, to be held on October 8 in Delhi, will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu.
• The film is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.

“Gulmohar”, featuring Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore, won three awards at the 70th National Film Awards, with Bajpayee earning a special mention for his exceptional performance. The esteemed ceremony is taking place today, October 8, in Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards. Leading up to the event, Bajpayee expressed enthusiasm about winning his fourth National Award, modestly describing himself as "lucky" to receive such recognition. He also shared that his wife would be attending the National Film Awards for the first time, making his win even more special.

Ahead of the National Awards ceremony in New Delhi on October 8, the talented Manoj Bajpayee reflected on his film “Gulmohar” in an emotional video message. He conveyed his heartfelt thanks for receiving the National Film Award once again. He noted that his reaction to this achievement feels just as profound now as it did when he received the award for the first time. Bajpayee recounted how, during challenging moments, he would imagine that winning this accolade would bring a sense of fulfillment to his life.

Today, Manoj Bajpayee feels truly blessed to receive the National Film Award for the fourth time for his work in “Gulmohar”, thanks to the grace of the Almighty. He emphasized that he sees himself as a fortunate artist to achieve this honor again. Bajpayee also shared that his wife will attend the National Film Awards for the first time, noting that she wasn’t present during his previous wins, making this achievement even more meaningful for him.

“Gulmohar” clinched three awards at the National Film Awards: Best Feature Film in Hindi, Best Screenplay (Dialogues), and a Special Mention (feature film). Directed by Rahul V. Chittella, the film tells the story of a family reuniting at their ancestral home one last time before its demolition to make way for a high-rise. Featuring Suraj Sharma, Kaveri Seth, and Amol Palekar, “Gulmohar” is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.

Meanwhile, the 70th National Film Awards is taking place today at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.

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