Quotes About National Award

I got my name, fame, identity and even my National award from Bengali cinema.

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.

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

I have a nice script for Salman Khan which is much bigger than 'Tere Naam.' I have bought the rights of Tamil film 'Pithamagan,' which featured national award winning actor Vikram who had also done Tamil version of 'Tere Naam.'

I won the national award for the best music composer and also had the fortune of scoring music for songs penned by M. Karunanidhi for the movie 'Pasakiligal.'

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Whether its the National Award, the Padma Bhushan, or several others, nothing will make an artiste happier than the appreciation from the man on the street.

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

I deserved the National Award for 'Border,' but got it for 'Refugee.'

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

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

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.

My last film as director, the National Award winning 'Zakhm,' barely managed to break even. So why should I listen to so-called sensibilities of a handful of critics?

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

After winning the National Award for Perariyathavar, I started getting a lot of good roles such as the one in 'Action Hero Biju.'