From The Silver Screen To The National Stage: 10 Bollywood Actresses Who Earned The Highest Film Honour

The National Film Award is one of the most prestigious and highest awards given to Indian cinema professionals for their creativity and dedication towards filmmaking. The President of India gives this award to the deserving candidates. Amidst the 69th National Film Award ceremony 2023, let’s take a look at the list of other bollywood actresses who won national awards.

Kangana Ranaut

Bollywood queen Kangana Ranaut has portrayed her fearless, strong-willed image through her female-centric movies. The iconic character played by Kangana has won four National Film Awards.

Sharmila Tagore

Legendary actress Sharmila Tagore doesn’t need an introduction. Sharmila has won two National awards. One for the 1975 movie ‘Mausam’ and the second one for the 2003 movie ‘Abar Aranye’

Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra has become a global celebrity and has made India proud for her meticulous work in international films. She is the recipient of two national awards for her iconic role in the movies Fashion and Mary Kom.

Shabana Azmi

The epitome of acting, Shabana Azmi is a legendary actress with the highest number of national awards. She has won under the category of Best Actress in 1975, 1983, 1984, 1985 and 2000.

Waheeda Rehman

Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman won the national award in 1971 for the romantic drama Reshma and Shera. She has again bagged another National award in 2023 in the 69th National award ceremony.

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Vidya Balan

Evergreen actress Vidya Balan has bagged the National award for her mesmerising role as ‘Silk Smitha’ in Dirty Picture.

Alia Bhatt

Millennium actress Alia Bhatt recently won a national award in 2023 under the Best Actress category for her iconic acting in the movie ‘GanguBai Kathiyawadi’.

Rekha

The classic actress Rekha is the epitome of grace. She has also bagged the National Film Award for her mesmerising character in the movie ‘Umrao Jaan’.

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Sridevi

Late actress Sridevi’s performance in the thriller movie ‘Mom’ has won her the prestigious National Award.

Dimple Kapadia

Veteran actress Dimple Kapadia has played multiple iconic roles. But her acting in the 1993 movie Rudaali has won her a National Film Award.

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