<p>Allu Arjun was fantastic in <em>Pushpa: The Rise</em> and the National Film Awards jury made a great decision by bestowing the best actor award to the South star, says Vicky Kaushal.</p>.<p>At the 69th edition of the awards, which were announced last month, Kaushal-starrer <em>Sardam Udham</em> earned five trophies in Best Hindi Film, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Designer, Best Production Design and Best Audiography: Re-Recording (Final Mixing) categories.</p>.<p>Kaushal may have missed out on the best actor honour this time but he previously won the National Film Award for the 2019 film <em>Uri: The Surgical Strike.</em></p>.'The Great Indian Family' is a celebration of India's diversity: Vicky Kaushal.<p>Asked if he wished he had bagged the honour for <em>Sardar Udham,</em> Kaushal said being able to work with Sircar on the 2021 Hindi movie was an achievement in itself.</p>.<p>"For me to be able to work with one of the directors that I've been craving to work with on a subject that is so personal to me, then to play the part, then to be appreciated for the role... It is just so much more than I ever wanted that everything else is a bonus."</p>.<p>"You can't fill the cup after it's full, it is that case with this film. 'Sardar Udham' is a special film for many reasons... I believe once the film is done, whatever happens to the film, you just accept it. We have a great jury who made a great decision. And, it was a fantastic performance by Allu Arjun," the 35-year-old actor told <em>PTI.</em></p>.<p>Kaushal said it was an 'amazing' feeling to see the movie win five awards.</p>.<p>"I'll be very honest, it is not fancy lines or words, but being a Punjabi, for me it is a huge deal to play <em>Sardar Udham</em> because this is the story that we have heard since childhood, and it is extremely personal. I've always thought, 'Why is this story not told to a wider audience?" he added.</p>.<p>Arjun, often hailed as the Stylish Star of Telugu film industry, won the National Award for his 2021 blockbuster <em>Pushpa: The Rise</em>. It also won the award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for Devi Sri Prasad.</p>.<p>Directed by Sukumar, the action-thriller is set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling and follows the violence which erupts between the smugglers and cops. Arjun will reprise his role for its sequel <em>Pushpa: The Rule,</em> set to hit the screens on August 15, 2024. </p>
<p>Allu Arjun was fantastic in <em>Pushpa: The Rise</em> and the National Film Awards jury made a great decision by bestowing the best actor award to the South star, says Vicky Kaushal.</p>.<p>At the 69th edition of the awards, which were announced last month, Kaushal-starrer <em>Sardam Udham</em> earned five trophies in Best Hindi Film, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Designer, Best Production Design and Best Audiography: Re-Recording (Final Mixing) categories.</p>.<p>Kaushal may have missed out on the best actor honour this time but he previously won the National Film Award for the 2019 film <em>Uri: The Surgical Strike.</em></p>.'The Great Indian Family' is a celebration of India's diversity: Vicky Kaushal.<p>Asked if he wished he had bagged the honour for <em>Sardar Udham,</em> Kaushal said being able to work with Sircar on the 2021 Hindi movie was an achievement in itself.</p>.<p>"For me to be able to work with one of the directors that I've been craving to work with on a subject that is so personal to me, then to play the part, then to be appreciated for the role... It is just so much more than I ever wanted that everything else is a bonus."</p>.<p>"You can't fill the cup after it's full, it is that case with this film. 'Sardar Udham' is a special film for many reasons... I believe once the film is done, whatever happens to the film, you just accept it. We have a great jury who made a great decision. And, it was a fantastic performance by Allu Arjun," the 35-year-old actor told <em>PTI.</em></p>.<p>Kaushal said it was an 'amazing' feeling to see the movie win five awards.</p>.<p>"I'll be very honest, it is not fancy lines or words, but being a Punjabi, for me it is a huge deal to play <em>Sardar Udham</em> because this is the story that we have heard since childhood, and it is extremely personal. I've always thought, 'Why is this story not told to a wider audience?" he added.</p>.<p>Arjun, often hailed as the Stylish Star of Telugu film industry, won the National Award for his 2021 blockbuster <em>Pushpa: The Rise</em>. It also won the award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for Devi Sri Prasad.</p>.<p>Directed by Sukumar, the action-thriller is set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling and follows the violence which erupts between the smugglers and cops. Arjun will reprise his role for its sequel <em>Pushpa: The Rule,</em> set to hit the screens on August 15, 2024. </p>