India, July 18 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will announce the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards on Saturday at 5:30 pm at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The announcement, which was originally expected earlier this month, was delayed by nearly two weeks as the jury completed its evaluation process. The event will be streamed live on PIB India's official YouTube channel.

The awards will honour films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024. An 11-member jury, chaired by acclaimed filmmaker Jayaraj, reviewed entries from across the country before finalising its recommendations.

Several critically acclaimed films and performances are expected to co...