At the 70th National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya proudly accepted the award from President Droupadi Murmu, for ‘Uunchai’. The film, produced by Rajshri Productions in collaboration with Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media, has been celebrated for its emotional depth and breathtaking visuals. Alongside Barjatya`s win, ‘Uunchai’ also brought recognition to veteran actress Neena Gupta, who won her second National Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Reflecting on his journey with ‘Uunchai’, Barjatya shared, “Uunchai wasn’t the kind of film people expected from me. It didn’t have the usual grandeur of my earlier works, but it came from my heart. I didn’t choose Uunchai; it chose me. Today, this award is the perfect culmination of that journey.