• By Akshat Sundrani
  • Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:59 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Alia Bhatt is absolutely thrilled after achieving the prestigious Best Actress award. The momentous occasion took place on August 24, 2023, when the 69th National Film Awards were unveiled through a live-streamed press conference hosted on PIB's Facebook and YouTube channels in Delhi. Worth mentioning is the fact that the Best Actress honor was shared by two exceptionally talented actresses: Alia Bhatt for her remarkable performance in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and Kriti Sanon for her exceptional role in 'Mimi.' The news of Alia and Kriti's win resonated deeply, with numerous South Indian actors expressing their admiration for them on various social media platforms.

Allu Arjun took to his Platform X account and wrote, "Congratulations dear @aliaa08, I was waiting to see you winning this award . So elated personally for your win . #GangubaiKathiawadi Heartiest congratulations to dear @kritisanon for an amazing performance as #Mimi . Very deserved. Happy for you dear . Congratulations to the masterful #SanjayLeelaBhansali garu on winning the national award for editing & many more . I was personally so happy to see it win soo many awards for this Masterpiece @bhansali_produc Also congrats to our beloved @preetisheel on winning the national award."

Alia Bhatt replied, "Congratulations to you too dear Pushpa!! Such a fabulous performance - your biggest fan." Kriti responded, "Thanks Allu! Huge congratulations to you too!! I’ve been a fan of your work and you were mind-blowingly amazing in and as Pushpa!! So so well deserved!!"

Mahesh Babu wrote on platform X, "Extending my heartfelt congratulations to all the national award recipients! Well-deserved!! #69thNationalAwards."

Alia Bhatt responded, "Thank you, means a lot." Kriti replied, "Thankkk you!! @urstrulyMahesh."

Ram Charan also congratulated Alia Bhatt. The actress responded, "Thank youuu!! And many congratulations and lots of love to you too

@AlwaysRamCharan."