Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor Touch Down in Delhi for National Film Awards Ceremony

Power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were spotted at Mumbai’s exclusive Kalina airport, eagerly awaiting their flight to Delhi to attend the prestigious National Film Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place at Vigyan Bhavan on Tuesday. The buzz surrounding the event intensified as Alia Bhatt was set to receive the National Film Award for Best Actor, recognizing her exceptional performance in the movie “Gangubai Kathiawadi.”

Alia Bhatt, exuding elegance, arrived at the airport wearing an ivory salwar suit, complemented by a neatly styled bun in her hair. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor sported a more casual look, donning a black sweater and jeans, along with a pair of sunglasses, suitable for their early-morning journey. The celebrity couple couldn’t hide their excitement and exchanged warm smiles and waves with the photographers and fans gathered at the airport.

Notably, the Best Actor category had a tie this year, with Alia’s counterpart being the talented Kriti Sanon, recognized for her remarkable role in the film “Mimi.” Kriti had already made her way to Delhi a day earlier to partake in the grand awards ceremony, where she was celebrated for her portrayal as a dancer and surrogate mother in the heartwarming movie.

Alia Bhatt displayed her camaraderie and respect for Kriti when she took to Instagram to express her admiration, saying, “P.S – Kriti .. I remember messaging you the day I saw Mimi .. it was such an honest and powerful performance.. I cried and cried.. so so well deserved.. shine on you star… the world is your oyster.”

The anticipation and excitement surrounding the National Film Awards extended to the entire film fraternity, including Karan Johar, who received recognition for the film “Shershaah.” He took to Instagram to share his elation, stating, “What an absolute honour! Extending my deepest gratitude to @mib_india & to the esteemed @official.anuragthakur for recognizing our film #Shershaah worthy of the prestigious National Award. You will so rarely find all the right people at the right time – come together with their buzzing creative energies and passion to create something special that turns into something extraordinary! Shershaah was that for us. Thank you for giving us your unabashed love. Yeh dil maange more!”