Aditya Dhar Hopes to Return to National Film Awards With Dhurandhar

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar attended the 72nd National Film Awards alongside his wife and actor, Yami Gautam, as their 2024 film Article 370 became a major winner at the ceremony. The film received the award for Best Feature Film, Yami Gautam was honored as Best Actress, and Shashwat Sachdev won Best Music Direction.

During a red carpet interaction, when asked about his upcoming film Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar kept the focus on the evening's celebration. He stated, “We are here for Article 370, we will discuss Dhurandhar hopefully if we come next year also. But, today, it is all about Article 370.”

Yami Gautam described her first National Film Award as the biggest validation for an artist, calling it the highest honor presented by the country. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 was recognized at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held on September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, marking the first time the ceremony took place outside Delhi.