On October 17, 2023, Alia Bhatt arrived at New Delhi to attend the 69th National Film Awards. She bagged the prestigious Best Actress award for her outstanding performance in the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi. Sharing the honor with her was Kriti Sanon for her remarkable role in Mimi. Alia’s acceptance of the award was definitely a proud and memorable moment. She was accompanied by her husband Ranbir Kapoor, who was visibly brimming with pride as he filmed her.
Dressed handsomely in a black sherwani, Ranbir Kapoor exuded charm and sophistication. Seated behind veteran actor Waheeda Rahman, he was seen capturing the cherished moment on his smartphone.
He recorded the prestigious moment when Alia graciously accepted her award from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The video of Ranbir recording has already gone viral and has since become the talk of the town.
Alia Bhatt wore her wedding saree for this special occasion, looking stunning in the ivory and gold drape. Earlier in the day, the power couple had walked the red carpet hand in hand.
The host attempted to include Ranbir in an interview alongside Alia, but he slowly retreated from the frame. Like a dutiful husband, he let Alia take the spotlight on her special day.
Alia Bhatt expressed her gratitude for her win at the National Film Awards
The National Award winners were announced in August. At that time, Alia had shared a sincere picture on her social media, recreating her iconic Gangubai pose. To go with the picture, she added a genuine note. The actress paid tribute to the film’s director and the entire crew alongside her family, team, and dedicated fanbase. Alia expressed her gratitude to her fans, acknowledging that the National Award belonged to them because of their unwavering support throughout her career. She also congratulated Kriti Sanon for her performance in Mimi and said it was a well-deserved win for her.
In her acceptance speech, Alia Bhatt expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to portray the captivating character of Gangubai, beautifully envisioned by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the director of the film. She conveyed her longing to have him present at the awards ceremony, saying, “There is a lot of gratitude in my heart to get the opportunity to portray such a beautiful character, so wonderfully imagined by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I am really missing him today. He is a person I have always looked up to, and I will never stop thanking him for what he has given me.”
