72-Year Tradition Ends as Film Awards Shift from Delhi
What Happened
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, marking the first time in 72 years that the event is being conducted outside Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at the ceremony. Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi had hosted most editions since the awards began in 1954.
Key Takeaways
The move is a significant departure from a decades-old tradition and reflects a broader effort to host major national events beyond the capital. Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity, becomes the new venue for one of Indian cinema’s most prestigious ceremonies.