Who Won Best Actor at the National Film Awards 2025? See the Full Winners List Here

Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey Share Spotlight as Best Actors at National Film Awards 2025

The 71st National Film Awards were announced on 1 August 2025, and they made big headlines. The Best Actor award was shared between two talented actors:

• Shah Rukh Khan for his strong double role in the movie Jawan.

• Vikrant Massey for his touching performance in 12th Fail.

In the Best Actress category, the award went to Rani Mukerji for her emotional role in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway.

Why These Wins Are Special

• Shah Rukh Khan won his first-ever National Award after working in the film industry for 33 years. Fans and critics felt this award was long overdue.

• Vikrant Massey played the role of a young man working hard to become an IPS officer in 12th Fail. He was happy and proud to win the award, especially because he shared it with someone as famous as Shah Rukh Khan.

These awards showed that the judges value both big stars and strong, emotional acting.

Some of the Main Winners

Other award-winning movies included Sam Bahadur, The Kerala Story, and Kathal.

 What Are the National Film Awards?

The National Film Awards are the most respected film awards in India. They started in 1954 and are supported by the government. These awards are given for the best work in Indian movies—whether it’s acting, directing, or technical work. Movies in many Indian languages are included.

The Best Actor award has gone to many famous actors before, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal.

What Did the Winners Say?

• Vikrant Massey said this award is very special for him. He started his career on TV, and winning a National Award is a big step in his life.

• Shah Rukh Khan shared that he had hoped for this award for many years. He mentioned earlier movies like Swades, where he felt he gave great performances but was not awarded. He was very thankful to finally receive it.

People across India were happy and emotional about these wins.

Why These Awards Matter

These awards show that:

• Indian cinema is changing. Both famous stars and new talents are being recognized.

• Movies that mix good storytelling with real emotions are winning.

• Films from different regions and with different themes are being celebrated.

Movies like 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway won because they told meaningful stories that connected with audiences.

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