Akshay Kumar won his first National Film Award for his role in Rustom, a courtroom drama inspired by the 1959 Nanavati case, while Sonam Kapoor s Neerja won the Best Hindi Film at the 64th National Film Awards announced on Friday. The Best Film award went to Marathi film Kasaav and Rajesh Mapuskar will be honoured as the Best Director for his Marathi film Ventilator. The film was produced by Priyanka Chopra Akshay played the role a patriotic naval officer in the movie, who ends up in jail after killing the lover of his wife. The movie was directed by Tinu Suresh Desai. The jury, headed by filmmaker Priyadarshan, chose Amitabh Bachchan -starrer Pink, a female-centric courtroom drama, as the best film on social issues. Surabhi C M was named as the best actress for her role in Malayalam film Minnaminungu-The Firefly. Along with Neerja winning, Sonam also got a special mention from the jury. The movie is based on airhostess Neerja Bhanot, who displayed utmost courage to deal wi
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