The 71st National Film Awards were held on Tuesday. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Mohanlal, and Vikrant Massey, among others, were honored by President Draupadi Murmu. Here are some of the highlights from the awards ceremony, captured on camera.

Ashwini Vaishnav called Mohanlal the "Real OG"
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the awards ceremony. During the ceremony, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav addressed Mohanlal, calling him "Real OG." Ashwini Vaishnav praised Mohanlal profusely.

Shah Rukh Khan saluted everyone.
Shah Rukh Khan received the National Award for Best Actor at the ceremony. When Shah Rukh Khan took the stage to receive the award, he greeted everyone present with a salute. The entire auditorium erupted in applause as he arrived.

Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Khanna took a photo of Vaibhavi Merchant.
A beautiful moment was witnessed during the ceremony when choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant arrived to receive the Best Choreographer award for the song "Dhindora Baje Re" from the film "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani." Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji were seen capturing the moment by taking photos and videos of Vaibhavi on their phones.

Shilpa Rao's parents captured the moment on camera.
When singer Shilpa Rao received the Best Female Singer award for the song "Chaleya..." from the film "Jawaan," her parents, who were present at the ceremony, stood up and applauded. They also captured this memorable moment of their daughter on their phones.

Director Sukumar's daughter received the Best Child Actor award.
At the 71st National Film Awards, Sukriti, daughter of "Pushpa" director Sukumar, received the Best Child Actor award. Director Sukumar was also present at the event to encourage her.

When Shah Rukh Khan and Mohanlal hugged
A beautiful moment was captured during the event when the two superstars met. Mohanlal and Shah Rukh Khan hugged each other during the ceremony. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey then posed for a photo with Mohanlal.

Rani took a selfie after receiving the award.
Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan, and Vikrant Massey were seen sitting together during the ceremony. Rani Mukerji is seen smiling and taking a selfie after receiving the award.

Mohanlal's wife hugged him. Shah Rukh, Rani, and Vikrant were seen chatting with each other
When Mohanlal received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, his wife was seen hugging and kissing him affectionately. In another photo, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey, who won the Best Actor and Actress awards, were seen chatting with each other.

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