The 2020 film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which was one of the big winners at the 68th National Film Awards, was starred by Kajol and Ajay Devgn.
As they celebrated their win on social media, the actors shouted each other out. Ajay Devgn on winning the National Film Award for Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior
Featuring Ajay and Kajol as well as Saif Ali Khan, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is directed by Om Raut. Suriya, who won the best actor award for his Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, also received the award for his role as the Maratha warrior, Tanhaji. Also, Tanhaji won the award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment and best costume. After the winners were announced, Ajay thanked the film’s creative team, the audience, and his loved ones.
On Friday, Kajol, who played Savitribai Malusare, Tanhaji’s wife, in the film, took to her social media handles to congratulate the cast and crew. “Team Tanhaji wins 3 National Film Awards. So happy and proud! Best Actor @ajaydevgn, Best Popular film providing Wholesome Entertainment @omraut, Best Costume @nachiketbarve,” the actor tweeted as she shared a still from the film’s set featuring her and Ajay in their costumes. Ajay shared Kajol’s message and tweeted, “Congratulations to you too. Your presence in the film gave it an added dimension.” Fans on Twitter reacted to their messages for each other and left heart and fire emojis.
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior was a box office success, earning ₹ 368 crore worldwide. In a statement he issued after the National Film Awards winners were announced, Ajay said, “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.”