US EditionWhat Defines a Lead Role?: Urvashi on National Film Awards Selection Process
KERALA, INDIA, AUG 4 – Urvashi criticized the National Film Award jury for categorizing her lead role as supporting actress, highlighting concerns about inconsistent criteria and alleged biases in the selection process.
- On August 1, 2025, the 71st National Film Awards were announced, with veteran actress Urvashi winning Best Supporting Actress for Ullozhukku, sparking debate.
- Challenging the jury’s categorisation, Urvashi questioned why her role wasn’t considered for Best Actress and why she and Vijayaraghavan were placed in supporting categories last week.
- Highlighting criteria confusion, Urvashi questioned Asianet News, `What were the parameters for picking Shah Rukh Khan as Best Actor? and how did Vijayaraghavan get reduced to a supporting actor?`
- Following her critique, Urvashi urged Union Minister Suresh Gopi to scrutinise the jury process, receiving congratulatory messages from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Kamal Haasan.
- Amid wider debates, Urvashi questioned the National Film Awards' credibility, highlighting industry concerns about transparency and fairness in jury categorisation.
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Urvashi also expressed her complete bewilderment over director Blessy’s Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life not even receiving a mere mention in any of the categories.
Ullozhukku actor Urvashi lashes out at National Awards Jury over win in supporting role category
The winners of the National Award were announced on Friday, in which South actress Urvashi was announced the winner of the Best Supporting Actress award for the Malayalam film 'Ullozhukku'. On Monday, the actress raised questions on the selection process of the National Award in an interview. In an interview with Manorama News, the senior actress expressed gratitude for the award but also questioned if she needed to be younger to win Best Actre…
Urvashi Questions National Awards After Supporting Role Win: 'Is There A Standard Scale?’
Veteran actress Urvashi has sparked debate in the Malayalam film fraternity following her win at the 71st National Film Awards, where she was honoured with the Best Supporting Actress award.
What defines a lead role?: Urvashi on National Film Awards selection process
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Urvashi on National Awards selection process: Can't accept it silently like pension
Veteran actor Urvashi questioned the criteria used for National Film Awards and called for transparency from the Centre and State in award decisions. She won the Best Supporting Actor for Malayalam film, Ullozhukku'.
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