The National Award for Best Actor stands as a pinnacle of recognition in Indian cinema. The award extends beyond regional barriers and uncovers the narratives of passion, dedication, and exceptional performance.
The first National Award for Best Actor was given in the year 1967 and the latest one in 2021. In this article, we’ll highlight 15 recent National Awards given to actors in multiple languages.
List of 15 Recent National Awards for Best Actor Winners
1. Allu Arjun (2021)
Allu Arjun is the latest addition to the list of National Awards for Best Actor Winners in 2021. He won the award for his role as Molleti Pushpa Raj in the movie Pushpa: The Rise.
2. Ajay Devgn (2020)
Ajay Devgn won the National Award for Best Actor in 2020 for his role as Tanhaji Malusare in the movie Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.
3. Suriya (2020)
Tamil Actor Suriya won the National Award in 2019 for the movie Soorarai Patru for his role Nedumaaran Rajangam.
4. Dhanush (2019)
For his role as Sivasaami in the movie Asuran, Dhanush won the National Award in 2019.
5. Manoj Bajpayee (2019)
Manoj Bajpayee is a versatile actor who won the National Award for Best Actor in 2019 for his role in Ganpath Bhosle in the movie Bhosle.
6. Vicky Kaushal (2018)
For portraying the character Major Vihaan Singh Shergill in the movie Uri: The Surgical Strike, Vicky Kaushal won the National Award in 2018.
7. Ayshmann Khurrana (2018)
Ayshmann Khurrana won the National Award for Best Actor in 2018 for playing the role of Akash in the movie Andhadhun.
8. Riddhi Sen (2017)
The Bengali actor Riddhi Sen was awarded the National Award for Best Actor in 2017 for the role of Parimal in Nagarkirtan.
9. Akshay Kumar (2016)
Akshay Kumar for awarded the National Award for Best Actor for his role as Commander Rustom Pavri in the movie Rustom in 2016.
10. Amitabh Bachchan (2015)
For the role of Bhashkor Bannerjee in the movie Piku, Amitabh Bachchan won the National Award in 2015.
11. Sanchari Vijay (2014)
Late Kannada actor Sanchari Vijay won the National Award for Best Actor in 2014 for the role of Madesha in the movie Naanu Avanalla…Avalu.
12. Suraj Venjaramoodu (2013)
Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu won the National Award in 2013 for the role of Father in the movie Perariyathavar.
13. Rajkummar Rao (2013)
For the role of Shahid Azmi in the movie Shahid, Rajkummar Rao won the National Award in 2013.
14. Vikram Gokhale (2012)
Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale won the National Award in 2012 for his role as Ratnaakar in the movie Anumati.
15. Irrfan Khan (2012)
Late actor Irrfan Khan won the National Award for Best Actor in 2012 for portraying the role of Paan Singh Tomar.
Conclusion
The power of storytelling and the actors who breathe life into unforgettable characters is what empowers the National Award for Best Actors. The National Award for Best Actors not only recognizes exceptional performances but immortalizes moments that resonate with the soul of a nation, making each winner a beacon of excellence.
