R Madhavan and Huma Qureshi to host the 60th National Awards

The 60th National Film Awards will be held at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi today, 3 May, the day that also marks Indian cinema's centenary. This year, the event will be co-hosted by actor R Madhavan and actor Huma Qureshi. Avers an excited Madhavan, "This is the first time that I have got the opportunity to host an award function as prestigious as the National Awards. Some amazing films and artistes are being honoured this year and I am really looking forward to the evening." The recipients for this year include film folks like Tigmanshu Dhulia for Paan Singh Tomar in the Best Film category, Shoojit Sircar and John Abraham for Vicky Donor in the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment category and Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his performances in Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur II, Dekh Indian Circus and Talaash in the Special Jury Award category. Actor turned producer Javed Jaffrey is the recipient of the national award for his film titled Inshallah Kashmir. This film sensitively highlights the frustrations of a young Kashmiri footballer in his efforts to acquire a passport against the backdrop of socio political turmoil in the region. Talking to Moviechakkar Jaffery said, "Last year we made Inshallah Football and it won the National Award. This year we have been nominated for Inshallah Kashmir - a film on the Kashmir conflict. Nobody makes films with an intention to win awards, but of course, winning the National Award for two consecutive years is a very happy feeling