Updated On: 03 August, 2025 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
He added that he has received a lot of love and praise for his characters in both these films, and being recognized with such a prestigious award is truly motivating for him.

Vikrant Massey
Actor Anant V Joshi is on cloud nine right now as both his films "Kathal" and "12th Fail" won big at the National Film Awards. While "Kathal" has been awarded `Best Hindi` Film, "12th Fail" bagged the title of `Best Feature Film`. Reflecting on being recognized on a national level, Anant shared that it is a matter of immense pride for him to be a part of "Kathal" and "12th Fail" and to see both the films being honoured at the National Awards.
Expressing his gratitude, Anand said, "I’m extremely grateful to Guneet Monga, Achin Jain, and Ekta Kapoor for `Kathal`, and to Vidhu Vinod Chopra for `12th Fail`, for backing such powerful stories. What makes this moment even more special is that both films are inspired by true events." He added that he has received a lot of love and praise for his characters in both these films, and being recognized with such a prestigious award is truly motivating for him.
"I hope to continue choosing stories that resonate with a larger consciousness while entertaining audiences. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such inspiring cinematic worlds that have been celebrated today," he added. Commemorating her film "Kathal" being honored with the National Award, Sanya Malhotra recalled going to Ghatigaon while preparing for the movie and how it impacted her deeply.