The National Film Awards are set to move out of Delhi for the first time, with the ceremony scheduled to be held in Kevadia, Gujarat. Both outlets report that this marks a change from the long-running tradition of holding the awards in India’s capital.
The Hindu notes that the awards began in 1954 with the first ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, which has hosted most National Film Award events since then. India Today similarly highlights that the upcoming edition breaks this Delhi-centered pattern by shifting the venue to Gujarat for the first time.
While the sources agree on the location change and the first-time nature of moving beyond Delhi, the coverage focuses on different aspects: The Hindu emphasizes the historical continuity of Delhi venues since 1954, whereas India Today foregrounds the decision to hold the event in Gujarat. Both frame the move as a significant venue shift for the country’s national film honours.
