For many, it was thier first national award, while for some it was winning the prestigious award yet again. SRK, after winning the award he said, "To be honoured with a National Award is a moment I will cherish for a lifetime." In a separate moment, Vikrant Massey, Rani, Mohanlal, and SRK are seen posing together. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail bagged the award for Best Feature Film, with Chopra recalling his first National Award win in 1977. Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur earned its third trophy of the night, winning Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values.