This is the current affairs of 24 September 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Who won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Salman Khan and Allu Arjun
b. Vikrant Massey and Akshay Kumar
c. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey
d. Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan
Answer: c. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey (Shah Rukh Khan for the film ‘Jawaan’ and Vikrant Massey for the film ’12th Fail’)
– Both have received the National Award for Best Actor for the first time.
Shah Rukh Khan
– For which film: Jawan (It was an action thriller film. Shah Rukh appeared in a double role in this film.)
– Director: Atlee Kumar
– Language: Hindi (also released in Tamil and Telugu)
– Release year: 2023
– This film crossed the ₹1000 crore mark at the box office.
Vikrant Massey
– For which film: 12th Fail (This is a biographical drama film. It is inspired by the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and his wife IRS officer Shraddha Joshi.)
– Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
– Language: Hindi
– Release year: 2023
Who won the Best Actor Award last time?
– At the 70th National Film Awards: Rishab Shetty (for the Kannada film Kantara)
– At the 69th National Film Awards: Allu Arjun (for the film Pushpa)
For which year is the 71st National Film Award?
– The 71st National Film Award has been given for the year 2023.
– The chairperson of the Feature Film Jury for the 71st National Film Awards was Ashutosh Gowariker, while the Non-Feature Film Jury was chaired by Mr. P. Sheshadri and Dr. Ajay Nagabhushan M.
– They submitted the list of winners to the Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw.
– The award ceremony was held on 23rd September 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where the President presented the awards to the winners.
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– The National Film Awards began in 1954.
– The National Film Award is the most prestigious film award in the country.
– It was started in 1954.
– The ceremony is organized by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the entire process is overseen by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF). After that, the President presents these awards.
What do National Award winners receive?
– National Award winners are given a medal in the form of either a Silver Lotus (Rajat Kamal) or a Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal).
– Along with this, a cash prize is also awarded.
– In some categories, only the Golden Lotus or Silver Lotus is given.
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2. Who received the Best Actress Award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Rani Mukerji
b. Kangana Ranaut
c. Nithya Menen
d. Rashmika Mandanna
Answer: a. Rani Mukerji (for the film ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway’)
Rani Mukerji
– For which film: Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway
– Director: Ashima Chibber
– Language: Hindi
– Release year: 2023
– Story of the film: In 2011, when Sagarika was living in Norway with her husband Anurup Bhattacharya, the Norwegian authorities took away their children. Sagarika fought against the Norwegian government for the custody of her children. The film portrays that journey.
– This is Rani Mukerji’s first National Film Award in her 30-year career.
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3. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Young
b. 12th Fail
c. Baby
d. Parking
Answer: b. 12th Fail (Director – Vidhu Vinod Chopra)
About the film
– Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
– Lead actors: Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar
– This is a biographical drama film. It was inspired by the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and his wife IRS officer Shraddha Joshi.
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4. Which director received the Best Direction award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Sooraj R. Barjatya
b. Rishabh Shetty
c. Sudipto Sen
d. Ashima Chhibber
Answer: c. Sudipto Sen (film ‘The Kerala Story’)
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5. Which film won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Sam Bahadur
b. Pushpa (The Rise Part II)
c. The Love Story of Rocky and Rani
d. Jackfruit – A Jackfruit Mystery
Answer: c. The Love Story of Rocky and Rani (Director – Karan Johar)
– Director: Karan Johar
– Starring: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt
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6. Which feature film won the Best Hindi Film award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Sam Bahadur
b. Pushpa (The Rise Part II)
c. Jawan
d. Jackfruit – A Jackfruit Mystery
Answer: d. Jackfruit – A Jackfruit Mystery (Director – Yashovardhan Mishra)
About the film
– Director: Yashowardhan Mishra
– Lead actors: Sanya Malhotra, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav
– It is an Indian Hindi-language satirical comedy-drama film released in 2023.
– Story of the film: A local politician’s prized jackfruit goes missing, and a young police officer, determined to prove herself, takes on this bizarre case. In the process, she also uncovers human trafficking.
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7. Best Feature Film Award in different languages at the 71st National Film Awards –
Language-wise Feature Film Winners
– Hindi: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
– Gujarati: Vash
– Bengali: Deep Freeze
– Assamese: Rongatapu
– Kannada: Kandilu – The Ray of Hope
– Telugu: Bhagwant Kesari
– Tamil: Parking
– Punjabi: Godde Godde Cha
– Odia: Pushkar
– Marathi: Shyamchi Aai
– Malayalam: Ullozhukku
– Tai Phake: Pai Tang… Step of Hope
– Garo: Rimdogittang
Best Special Mention Feature Film: Animal (Re-recording Mixer: M. R. Rajakrishnan)
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8. Feature Film Award at the 71st National Film Awards –
Category – Winners
– Best Feature Film: 12th Fail (Director – Vidhu Vinod Chopra) [Hindi]
– Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) [Hindi]
– Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey (Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan; Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail) [Hindi, Tamil, Telugu]
– Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway) [Hindi]
– Best Supporting Actor: Vijayaraghavan (Pookkalum, Malayalam) and Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking, Tamil)
– Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi (Ullozhukku, Malayalam) and Janaki Bodiwala (Vash, Gujarati)
– Best Child Artist:
Sukruti Veni Bandred (Gandhi Tatha Chettu, Telugu)
Kabir Khandare (Gypsy, Marathi)
Trisha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagatap (Naal 2, Marathi)
– Best Male Playback Singer: PVNS Rohit (Baby, Telugu)
– Best Female Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Chaleya, Jawan)
– Best Cinematography: Prashantu Mahapatra (The Kerala Story)
– Best Screenplay (Dialogue Writing): Sai Rajesh Neelam (Baby, Telugu), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking, Tamil), and Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
– Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi, Tamil), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal, Hindi)
– Best Lyricist: Kasarla Shyam (Balagam, Telugu)
– Best Children’s Film: Naal 2 (Marathi, Director – Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti)
– Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
– Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values: Sam Bahadur (Director – Meghna Gulzar)
– Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics): Hanu-Man (Telugu)
– Best Film Critic: Utpal Datta (Assamese)
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Non-Feature Film Awards
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9. Which non-feature film won the Best Film award at the 71st National Film Awards?
a. Ek Tha Gaon
b. Flowering Man
c. Beyond Blast
d. Aaina (Mirror)
Answer: b. Flowering Man (Hindi, director – Soumyajit Ghosh Dastidar)
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10. Important Non-Feature Film Award at the 71st National Film Awards
Category – Winners (Non-Feature Film Awards)
– Best Non-Feature Film: Flowering Man (Hindi, Director – Soumyajit Ghosh Dastidar)
– Best Director (Non-Feature Film): Piyush Thakur, The First Film (Hindi)
– Best Short Film (Non-Feature Film): Giddh: The Scavenger (Hindi)
– Best Debut Film of a Director: Mau: The Spirit Dream of Cheraw
– Best Special Mention (Non-Feature Film): Neckal (Malayalam)
– Best Music (Non-Feature Film): The First Film (Hindi)
– Best Editing (Non-Feature Film): Moving Focus (English)
– Best Sound Design (Non-Feature Film): Dhundagiri Ke Phool (Hindi)
– Best Cinematography (Non-Feature Film): Little Wings (Tamil)
– Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social Concern: The Silent Epidemic (Hindi)
– Best Documentary Film: God, Vulture, and Human (English)
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11. Name the winner of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, who will receive the award in September 2025?
a. Pyare Mohan
b. Mohanlal
c. Shah Rukh Khan
d. Chiranjeevi
Answer: b. Mohanlal
– President Droupadi Murmu honored him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 on 23rd September 2025.
– He received this award at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony.
– The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest cinema honor.
Mohanlal’s Career:
– A career spanning over 40 years
– Acted in nearly 400 films
– Recipient of five National Awards and numerous Kerala State Awards
– Notable performances in Malayalam as well as Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films
– Contributions as an actor, director, and producer
– Recognized as an inspiring personality in Indian cinema
Honors
– Padma Shri: 2001
– Padma Bhushan: 2019
– Commissioned as Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army: 2009
About the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
– The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the most prestigious honor in the Indian cinema industry.
– The award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, who is also called the Father of Indian Cinema.
– Phalke directed India’s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra.
– This award is presented every year during the National Film Awards ceremony.
– The recipient of this award receives a Gold Lotus Medal, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
These stars have received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Year – Name – Film Industry
2023 – Mohanlal (received the award in 2025)
2022 – Mithun Chakraborty (received the award in 2024)
2021 – Waheeda Rehman (received the award in 2023)
2020 – Asha Parekh
2019 – Rajinikanth
2018 – Amitabh Bachchan (Hindi)
2017 – Vinod Khanna (Hindi)
2016 – Kasinathuni Vishwanath (Telugu)
2015 – Manoj Kumar (Hindi)
2014 – Shashi Kapoor (Hindi)
2013 – Gulzar (Hindi)
2012 – Pran (Hindi)
2011 – Soumitra Chatterjee (Bengali)
2010 – K. Balachander (Tamil, Telugu)
2009 – D. Ramanaidu (Telugu)
2008 – V.K. Murthy (Hindi)
2007 – Manna Dey (Bengali, Hindi)
2006 – Tapan Sinha (Bengali, Hindi)
2005 – Shyam Benegal (Hindi)
2004 – Adoor Gopalakrishnan (Malayalam)
2003 – Mrinal Sen (Bengali)
2002 – Dev Anand (Hindi)
2001 – Yash Chopra (Hindi)
2000 – Asha Bhosle (Hindi, Marathi)
1999 – Hrishikesh Mukherjee (Hindi)
1998 – B.R. Chopra (Hindi)
1997 – Kavi Pradeep (Hindi)
1996 – Sivaji Ganesan (Tamil)
1995 – Rajkumar (Kannada)
1994 – Dilip Kumar (Hindi)
1993 – Majrooh Sultanpuri (Hindi)
1992 – Bhupen Hazarika (Assamese)
1991 – Bhalji Pendharkar (Marathi)
1990 – Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Telugu)
1989 – Lata Mangeshkar (Hindi, Marathi)
1988 – Ashok Kumar (Hindi)
1987 – Raj Kapoor (Hindi)
1986 – B. Nagi Reddy (Telugu)
1985 – V. Shantaram (Hindi, Marathi)
1984 – Satyajit Ray (Bengali)
1983 – Durga Khote (Hindi, Marathi)
1982 – L. V. Prasad (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu)
1981 – Naushad Ali (Hindi)
1980 – Paddy Jayaraj (Hindi, Telugu)
1979 – Sohrab Modi (Hindi)
1978 – Raichand Boral (Bengali, Hindi)
1977 – Nitin Bose (Bengali, Hindi)
1976 – Kanan Devi (Bengali)
1975 – Dhirendranath Ganguly (Bengali)
1974 – Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy (Telugu)
1973 – Ruby Myers (Sulochana) (Hindi)
1972 – Pankaj Mullick (Bengali and Hindi)
1971 – Prithviraj Kapoor (Hindi)
1970 – Birendranath Sarkar (Bengali)
1969 – Devika Rani (Hindi)
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