Deserving Top Bollywood Actors Who Haven't Received A National Awards

In the world of Bollywood, where awards pour down during the award season, the National Film Award stands out as the most prestigious. At the 69th National Film Awards, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon shared the award for Best Actress, while Allu Arjun received the award for Best Actor. Amitabh Bachchan has won this award four times, and Kangana Ranaut has won it three times. Kamal Hassan, Shabana Azmi, Sridevi, Mammootty, Ajay Devgan, Priyanka Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah, and Tabu are among the few who have had the honour of receiving this award.

However, there are some of Bollywood’s finest actors and actresses who, despite their extraordinary contributions, haven’t received the prestigious National Award. Here is a list of Bollywood actors and actresses who have not yet won a National Film Award.

Shah Rukh Khan

First on the list is Shah Rukh Khan, the king of Bollywood, who has been in the industry for over two decades and is loved by all. Despite his stellar performances, success, and over 200 awards, the National Award isn’t on the list. He has been nominated for the award multiple times but sadly hasn’t received it yet.

Aamir Khan

It is hard to believe that Mr. Aamir Khan perfectionist isn’t on the list. Known for his precision, transformative roles, and films with a social message, he has never won a National award, even after blockbusters like "Lagaan" and "3 Idiots".

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone is praised for her remarkable performances in films like "Piku" and "Bajirao Mastani". Despite receiving many awards and accolades, she has not yet to receive a National Award.

Kajol

The Queen of Romance and the King of Romance, Shah Rukh Khan, both haven’t received the National Award. Although Kajol has received critical and commercial success, the National Award remains elusive.

Rani Mukerji

The actress Rani Mukerji won a National Award for her contribution towards women’s safety and child trafficking after the movie Mardaani, but she hasn’t received one for her acting talents, earning her a spot on this list.

Ranbir Kapoor

Despite being loved by all and praised for his acting talents by colleagues, critics, and audiences, Ranbir Kapoor has not yet received a National Award, even after stellar performances in "Rockstar" and "Barfi".

Ranveer Singh

The actor was nominated for the Best Actor category at the National Film Awards 2023 for his role in '83. However, the award went to Allu Arjun for his role in 'Pushpa: The Rising'. Here’s to hoping Ranveer Singh receives one soon.

Other noteworthy absences from the list are Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrish Puri, Vinod Khanna, Dev Anand, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhubala. These actors, although absent from the list of National Award winners, leave a mark on the hearts of audiences. Their work serves as a reminder of their talent that goes beyond awards. Tell us the movies you think they should have received the National Awards for.