All eyes are on Karan Johar as he attends the 71st National Film Awards ceremony held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The ceremony, which starts at 4 pm, will see President Droupadi Murmu honoring the winners for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema in 2023. The event is available for viewing on the official DD News Channel on YouTube, with broadcasts beginning at 3 pm.

Karan Johar's "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" has emerged as a significant winner at the 71st National Film Awards. The film has been awarded the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, recognizing its powerful blend of emotion, tradition, and modern-day storytelling. Additionally, the film won the award for Best Choreography for the song "Dhindora Baje Re". Vaibhavi Merchant choreographed the song.

Johar has expressed his excitement and gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging the film's importance to him. This win marks Dharma Productions' third consecutive National Award, following "Shershaah" in 2022 and "Brahmastra" in 2023.

In addition to his own film's success, Karan Johar has also celebrated the achievements of his colleagues, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, who won Best Actor for "Jawan" and Best Actress for "Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway", respectively. Johar shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, congratulating Khan for "redefining Indian cinema" and praising Mukerji for her powerful performances. He noted the special connection he shares with Khan and Mukerji, reminiscing about his first National Award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," which also starred the two actors.

The 71st National Film Awards also recognized other significant films and performances. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "12th Fail" won Best Feature Film, while "Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery" was named Best Hindi Film. Sudipto Sen won Best Director for "The Kerala Story," which also secured Best Cinematography. Veteran actor Mohanlal will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions to Indian cinema.