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National Film Awards 2026 to be Held in Gujarat, First Time Outside Delhi
Organisers announced that the National Film Awards ceremony for 2026 will be held in Kevadia, Gujarat. This will be the first time in the awards' 72‑year history that the event is staged outside Delhi. The ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Leading film personalities Mammootty, Yami Gautam and actor Kartik are among the award recipients slated to be honoured. The change marks a shift from the long‑standing tradition of holding the ceremony in the national capital.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The News Minute
- Centre (5): Deccan Herald, Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express
- Right (3): Republic World, The Pioneer, Times Now