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Busan, South Korea –September 20,2025

India Showcases Global Ambition with WAVES Bazaar Pavilion at Busan Film Festival 2025

India strengthened its global creative footprint at the Busan Film Festival 2025 with the inauguration of the WAVES Bazaar Pavilion, a dedicated space designed to connect Indian creators with international markets. Dignitaries at the event emphasized India’s growing influence in the global content economy and the pavilion’s role as a bridge between Indian storytelling and global audiences.

The WAVES Bazaar Pavilion serves as a dynamic platform for showcasing Indian films, digital content, and original stories to international buyers and distributors. It will also host B2B meetings between Indian and foreign producers, distributors, and content platforms, fostering new collaborations in global entertainment.

A major highlight of the pavilion is its focus on emerging creative industries such as animation, VFX, gaming, and immersive storytelling, aligning with India’s ambition to lead in new-age media innovation.

“WAVES Bazaar embodies India’s creative vision and its commitment to global collaboration,” noted one of the dignitaries at the Busan Film Festival.

The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s active participation in international film markets, further strengthening its position as a global hub for creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange.





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In a groundbreaking move to elevate women’s voices in cinema, Women in Film (WIF) India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES Film Bazaar and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), will select six women-led Indian film projects to be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025.

The initiative, titled #WIFIndiaAtTIFF, reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering women through creativity and entrepreneurship. Led by Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor, WIF India is calling for entries from filmmakers across India — each project must feature at least one woman in a key creative role.

“This is not just a delegation, it’s a declaration — Indian women in film are owning the global stage,” said Guneet Monga Kapoor, Founder of WIF India.

Selected filmmakers will gain access to TIFF 2025, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities to network with international producers, distributors, and festival curators.

Entries are open until August 20, 2025, via the official WIF India website. The chosen six projects will represent India’s diverse storytelling spirit at TIFF 2025, running from September 4–14, 2025, marking a historic moment for women in Indian cinema.






National Film Awards 2025

The 71st National Film Awards honored exceptional contributions to cinema. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey both received the Best Actor award for their performances in Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. Rani Mukerji was awarded Best Actress for her role in Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway. The awards highlighted a variety of films and talents from India's diverse regional cinema scene.

The National Film Awards represent one of the most esteemed accolades in Indian cinema. Annually presented by the Government of India, these awards celebrate excellence in filmmaking, acknowledging the finest films, performances, and technical accomplishments across a variety of languages and genres. 

Distinguished from other awards, the National Film Awards are renowned for their impartial and merit-based selection process. Eligibility is granted to films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding year.

The awards are determined by a jury appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals and are conferred by the President of India. Receiving a National Film Award is regarded as a significant achievement by both filmmakers and actors.

This article will explore the complete list of National Film Awards 2025 winners, including prominent categories such as Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more.

Winners of the 71st National Film Awards 2025

The following individuals and films have been recognized as winners at the 71st National Film Awards, as announced by the National Film Awards committee:


Category

Winner(s)

Film(s)

Best Actor

  • Shah Rukh Khan

  • Vikrant Massey

  • Jawan

  • 12th Fail

Best Actress

Rani Mukerji

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway

Best Supporting Actor

  • Vijayaraghavan

  • Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar

  • Pookkalam

  • Parking

Best Supporting Actress

  • Urvashi

  • Janaki Bodiwala

  • Ullozhukku

  • Vash

Best Feature Film

-

12th Fail

Best Film in Hindi

-

Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery

Best Film in Telugu

-

Bhagavanth Kesari

Best Film in Tamil

-

Parking

Best Film in Punjabi

-

Godday Godday Chaa

Best Film in Odia

-

Pushkara

Best Film in Marathi

-

Shyamchi Aai

Best Film in Malayalam

-

Ullozhukku

Best Film in Kannada

-

Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope

Best Film in Gujarati

-

Vash

Best Film in Bengali

-

Deep Fridge

Best Film in Assamese

-

Rongatapu 1982

Best Direction

Sudipto Sen

The Kerala Story

Best Choreography

Vaibhavi Merchant

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Best Action Direction

Nandu and Prudhvi

Hanu-Man

Best Lyrics

Kasarla Shyam

Balagam

Best Music Direction

G.V. Prakash Kumar (Songs)Harshavardhan Rameshwar (BGM)

VaathiAnimal

Best Male Playback Singer

P.V.N. S. Rohit

Baby

Best Female Playback Singer

Shilpa Rao

Jawan

Best Cinematography

Prasanthanu Mohapatra

The Kerala Story

Best Editing

Midhun Murali

Pookkaalam

Best Sound Design

Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan

Animal

Best Production Design

Mohandas

2018 - Everyone is a Hero

Best Make-up

Shrikanth Desai

Sam Bahadur

Best Costume Designer

Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi

Sam Bahadur

Special Mention

M.R. Radhakrishnan

(Re-recording mixer)

Animal





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