Manoj Bajpayee criticises National Film Award’s credibility
Manoj Bajpayee criticises National Film Award’s credibility
Renowned actor Manoj Bajpayee censured the National Film Award’s credibility and emphasised the need for transformation in honouring actors with awards
Shah Rukh Khan’s win at the National Film Awards for Best Actor for his performance in Jawan has aroused both jubilation and debate. Even as his
fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages, a section of critics and cinegoers questioned the jury’s decision, some arguing that Manoj Bajpayee’s intense portrayal in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, among others, was more deserving of the honour.
Breaking his silence on the comparisons, Manoj dismissed the backlash surrounding the award decision. While speaking to press members he said, that “It’s a useless conversation because it is gone. When it comes to Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, yes, it is a very special film in his filmography, and so was Joram. But he doesn’t discuss these things because it is a very loser conversation. It is in the past, and need to be left alone.
Manoj, a four-time National Award winner, also raised concerns about the evolving nature of film awards in India, suggesting that many, including the National Awards, may be losing their artistic credibility in favour of commercial appeal.
Adding further that “It’s not just about National Awards, but about all the awards that were revered. They should seriously think about how they are operating. Because it is not about his respect as he takes care of his respect very cautiously when choosing a film. But each and every organisation has to think of itself. That’s isn’t his job. For him, the idea of an award show is wrong. It is just a piece of decoration in your house. Every day, you’re not going to stand in front of it and say, ‘Wow, he got this’,”
This year’s National Film Awards marked a significant milestone for Shah Rukh Khan. Jawan won for him his first-ever National Award, establishing his transition into roles that combine mass appeal with deeper emotional gravitas. In contrast, Manoj Bajpayee remains a seasoned name in the awards circuit, having previously won National Awards for Satya, Pinjar, Aligarh, and most recently, Bhonsle.
News Edit KV Raman
