Mithun Chakraborty earned his first National Film Award for Mrigayaa. He also won two more National Film Awards for Tahader Katha and Swami Vivekananda.
Actor Neena Gupta won the National Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in the film, Uunchai. The ceremony was held in Delhi on Tuesday.
The 70th National Film Awards were held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The ceremony honoured the best films of 2022 along with outstanding actors from across India.
While one may or may not take to his assertive screen presence, there is no denying that Mithun marked a cultural moment in Indian cinema, which is what the award acknowledges.