Kriti-Pankaj's cute moment at National Awards

On October 17, the grand stage of the 69th National Film Awards held in New Delhi bore witness to an emotional and heartfelt gathering of India's cinematic talents. Amidst the star-studded event, actress Kriti Sanon was honored with the Best Actress award for her remarkable performance in the acclaimed film 'Mimi.' Notably, her co-star and seasoned actor,

Pankaj Tripathi

, also basked in the glory of victory, as he received the Best Supporting Actor National Award for the same movie.

The National Award saw the culmination of immense talent and dedication exhibited in films released in 2021.

Kriti

Sanon, who is basking in her newfound success, chose to embrace tradition as she appeared in an elegant ivory handloom saree designed by celebrity couturier Manish Malhotra. Her makeup exuded a fresh radiance, and her hair was neatly arranged in a bun, elevating her graceful look for the momentous occasion. In contrast,

Pankaj

Tripathi embraced simplicity, donning a white linen kurta-pajama complemented by a beige jacket.
A heartwarming moment unfolded when an inside picture captured Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi in an affectionate embrace, radiating pure joy and gratitude. Their shared journey in the film 'Mimi' was beautifully celebrated at this moment, symbolizing their collaborative success.

Check out the picture here.

Furthermore, the event was graced by the presence of another accomplished actress, Alia Bhatt, who was bestowed with the Best Actress award for her stellar portrayal in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi.' The picture painted a heartwarming tableau of talented individuals reveling in the recognition of their hard work and dedication to the art of cinema.
As Kriti and Pankaj rejoiced in their well-deserved triumphs, they have exciting projects lined up on their respective horizons. Kriti Sanon is preparing for the release of her forthcoming action film 'Ganapath' alongside

Tiger Shroff

, followed by an untitled romantic comedy, 'The Crew,' and 'Do Patti.' Pankaj Tripathi, whose career milestone recently hit the 20-year mark, is currently engaged in filming for 'Main Atal Hoon' and 'Stree 2' following the success of 'OMG 2' and 'Fukrey 3.'