Surekha Sikri on National Award win for Badhaai Ho : bollywood news

The winners of the 66th National Film Awards were announced today. While Uri The Surgical Strikes and Andhadhun won big, Badhaai Ho, which starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Surekha Sikri among others, was not far behind. Surekha Sikhri, who played the cantankerous grandmother in the film, won National Award for Best Supporting Actor. The actress was over the moon after hearing the news.

In an interview to Zoom TV, Sikri said, "It feels very good. I am very excited about it. I am so thankful. It feels really really good, I am so happy that the film has won."

Recalling her first reaction, she said, "Mera pehla reaction tha... Mujhe laga arre ye kya ho gaya...the director of the film called me to congratulate me, and even he deserves an award. Ayushmann has also won an award. I am extremely happy about it. Everybody worked hard on this film and now it feels so good. Families out there watched the film and enjoyed it, I am so grateful. Very excited about the win."

Directed by Amit Sharma, Badhaai Ho revolved around a middle-aged couple who get pregnant, much to the chagrin of their adult son. The film received glowing reviews and crossed over Rs 200 crore at the box office. The film also won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Meanwhile, Ayushmann Khurrana bagged Best Actor Award for his film Andhadhun with Vicky Kaushal who won it for Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Neena Gupta, who played the role of a middle-aged pregnant woman, Priyamvada Kaushik, in the film, took to Twitter and expressed her excitement. She wrote, "Yessss."

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Neena Gupta expressed her joy and said, "Yes I am very happy, I had forgotten the National Film Awards weren’t held till now. They are late this time because of elections. Suddenly I came to know about them from Twitter and I couldn’t believe it we got two awards...three awards in a way. I will say three because Ayushmann bhi hume apna hi lagta hai, who got the Best Actor for Andhadhun. I am so happy."