Sanya Malhotra Celebrates As Three of Her Projects Grab a National Award

Sanya Malhotra has plenty to smile about after three of her recent films, Jawan, Kathal, and Sam Bahadur were honoured at the 71st National Film Awards. Talking about the moment she heard the news, Sanya shared, “You know when I found out that all three were being honored with National Awards I had to take a moment. It’s rare, and I don’t take it for granted at all. It really makes me reflect on how important it is to trust your gut. As an actor, you don’t always know how a project will be received… And this has just reaffirmed that instinct for me in the most beautiful way.”

At the awards, Kathal won Best Hindi Feature Film, while Shah Rukh Khan took home Best Actor for Jawan. Sam Bahadur earned multiple honours Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values, Best Makeup, and Best Costume Design.

Sanya, who played the lead in Kathal, admits the recognition still feels unreal. “Honestly it still hasn’t sunk in fully. Kathal winning the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film is just… surreal. To be the face of a film like this that started as such an unusual, quirky story and to see it reach this kind of recognition, it’s overwhelming. I’m so proud of the entire team, and I feel incredibly grateful to have been a part of this journey,” she said.

When asked if awards matter to her, the 33-year-old actor reflected, “I think awards can’t define your worth as an artist but they definitely feel good especially when they come from a place of genuine appreciation. The National Award is just… different. It holds a very special place. It feels like the country acknowledging your work and that’s a big, big deal. It’s emotional. It’s humbling.”

With three big wins in one year, Sanya’s instinct-driven career choices seem to be paying off in the best possible way.

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