Sidharth Malhotra reacts to ‘Shershaah’ winning National Film Award

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Actors and couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani starrer film ‘Shershaah’ won the Special Jury Award at the 69th National Film Awards on Tuesday.

Producer Karan Johar and director Vishnu Vardhan received the award on behalf of the team from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony that took place at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Taking to Instagram, actor Sidharth Malhotra dropped a post and reacted to the film’s prestigious win.

He wrote, “Special Jury Award at the 69th National Film Awards for #Shershaah! The award received today is a tribute to hardwork, determination, and patriotism. Its significance will remain etched in my heart forever. Deep gratitude and respect to my entire team, and above all, to you for your constant support.”

‘Shershaah’ is based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, who laid down his life in the service of the nation while recapturing Indian territories from Pakistani intruders during the Kargil War in 1999.

On receiving the prestigious award, producer Karan Johar said, “Very honoured, very humbled that we received the award for our film ‘Shershaah’. Vishnu Vardhan the filmmaker, the entire team Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani we’re very humbled and honoured.”

Apart from Sidharth and Kiara, the film features Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himanshu Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra among many others acted in the hit war drama.

In the film, Sidharth stars in dual roles as Batra and his twin brother Vishal, while Kiara plays the role of his girlfriend Dimple Cheema. It’s amazing to see how their love story transcended from reel to real life.

Directed by Vishnu Varadhan, ‘Shershaah’ was released on August 12, 2021.