The winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Ajay Devgn won the Best actor award this time for his performance in Tanhaji' The Unsung Warrior. Tanhaji, which he produced himself, also won the award for the best popular film for providing wholesome entertainment.

Ajay Devgn has shared the best actor award with Suriya. Sharing his happiness the actor said, “I’m elated to win the Best Actor Award for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior at the 68th National Awards along with Suriya, who won for Soorarai Potter.”

The actor also thanked the audience for their love. “I thank everyone, most of all my creative team, the audience and my fans. I also express my gratitude to my parents and the Almighty for their blessings. Congratulations to all the other winners,”

He added, “As the producer of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, it gives me immense joy to receive an honour at the 68th National Film Awards for the best film that has provided wholesome entertainment. Tanhaji was exactly that. It is a good story of friendship, loyalty, family values and sacrifice.” The actor also shared the credit with the producers and the cast of the film.

Bollywood Singham Ajay Devgn has previously won the National Award for best actor twice – for Zakhm in 1998 and for The Legend of Bhagat Singh in 2002. . On the work front, Ajay Devgn was last seen in Runway 34 with Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh. Currently, Devgn is directing and headlining the official Hindi remake of Kaithi, Bhola. 

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