The 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. The ceremony has awarded the best films of 2022. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made the announcement at a press conference in New Delhi. Music legends AR Rahman, Arijit Singh and Pritam have received special music awards at the prestigious event. AR Rahman has been recognized for his work in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan – I. He won the Best Music Director (Background Score) award. PS:1, which also won the Best Tamil Film award, is based on the 1955 novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy. I tried Selvan. It was produced under the banners – Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions. Vikram, Karthi, Trisha, Jayram Ravi, Prakash Raj and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were part of the film. Second batch, Ponniyin Selvan – II, published in April 2023.
Composer Pritam Chakraborty has won his first National Film Award – Best Music Director (Songs) Brahmastra: First Part – Shiva. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Pritam said, “This feels so special. I am very grateful to the jury. I really want to thank the makers and everyone associated with the film for their support and trust in me. But most importantly, a big thank you to the audience for their love for our music.” “
Arijit Singh is on the list along with AR Rahman and Pritam Chakraborty. He has secured the award for the best male vocalist Caesarea from Brahmastra: First Part – Shiva. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. Brahmastra has also won Best Film at AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects Gaming & Comic).
