National Award Quotes

I never thought I would get a National Award. For me, it was huge, and I got complacent.

I haven't experienced college life. It's the phase that my character in 'Raanjhana' is set in. But it isn't that bad, either. I have nearly 30 films behind me and a National Award to boot.

The tag of a 'National Award winner' earned me a lot of respect from a lot of people. I like that in a way.

People are dying to get a National Award... it's a national reputation.

Then I want to beat Anthony Davis' shot-block record, and I want to win National Player of the Year. I definitely plan to put the work in to accomplish those goals.

It's an amazing achievement to win a National Business Award and it recognises all of the hard work and determination of the team of people that have made Crafter's Companion the success that it is today.

I am happy. I have won many awards, but it is the national award that I was waiting for. This means everything to me.

I never planned my movies. I never selected subjects to win the National Award. I did films that made the masses happy.

I had never thought that so many people would know me, will talk about me, and most of all, I will be given a National Award.

I have worked with Divya Dutta in two National Award-winning Punjabi films. I have known her a long time; she is a fantastic actress. I sent her flowers after I saw 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.' Shabana Ji is, of course, a legendary actress. It was a great experience working with her.

If you have won a national award, it means you have done something great.

The National Award is a matter of pride for me, and it has also increased my responsibilities towards the country.

It's overwhelming and humbling to be the recipient of a National Award, and I only hope to find scripts now that will solidify that honor.

I would be surprised though if I don't get unbelievable critical acclaim for 'Dirty Picture' and a national award for my actress, Vidya Balan. The movie has one of the most well-written scripts I have come across, and a lot of youngsters in my office have looked at it with great admiration.

Till 2010, there was one national award for Best Music Direction. I have received it thrice - for 'Sagara Sangamam,' 'Sindhu Bhairavi,' and 'Rudraveena.'

The song 'Bolo Naa' from the film 'Chittagong,' which got me the National Award, wasn't even promoted in India, whereas the film won laurels all over the world.