Kangana Ranaut
Best Actress for 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns'

I was on my way to my Nani's house in Manali since she is not well, that I started getting these messages from friends. I didn't even know the announcements were going to be made today (Monday). My mother stared crying when she heard the news. I am glad that I am with my family when the news of such an honour came my way. It is a validation for someone like me, because it totally depends on merit. It is a very genuine gesture.
I was absolutely thrilled when I heard the news and (laughs) violins started playing in the background. When I got the award way back in 2008 for Fashion, I had some 10 people messaging me. But this time, there were so many messages; I guess women especially relate to my journey as I am this quintessential underdog who managed to get some acknowledgement

Varun Grover
Writer-lyricist of 'Masaan' who won the Best Lyricist award for 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' from 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'

I didn't know that the announcements were being made today (Monday). The anticipation was always there since Masaan was so spoken about, but when it really came, it was a joyous moment. This award is also totally uncompromised; you don't have to stand in front of a branded billboard to get it. Also, the good thing is it has come for a song not approved by traditional marketing logic. People didn't want it to be part of the trailer, thinking that it will put people off. But to think that it got its own popularity and people kept it alive throughout is in itself a great thing