After a 31-year journey in Indian cinema and over 150 films, Sanjay Mishra won the National Award for Bhakshak.
Sarika Sharma
July 18, 2026 / 18:47 IST
Sanjay Mishra
- Sanjay Mishra wins National Film Award.
- Awarded Best Supporting Actor for Bhakshak.
- Recognized for his 31-year career in cinema.
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Veteran actor Sanjay Mishra has been conferred the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his critically acclaimed performance in Netflix’s Bhakshak, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment.
In a career spanning over 31 years and over 150 films, Sanjay Mishra has emerged as one of the most respected and versatile actors of Indian cinema.
He has won over the audience with his effortless screen presence and remarkable range from critically acclaimed performances to much loved commercial entertainers.
His portrayal in Bhakshak was widely appreciated by both critics and viewers and this National Award is a well deserved recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema.
Reacting to the honour, Sanjay Mishra said: “Natmastak hoon. National Award milna mere liye bahut bada samman hai. Jury ka aur is faisle se jude har vyakti ka dil se aabhari hoon. Sabse pehla khayal Pitaji ka aaya. Woh Press Information Bureau mein kaam karte the. Aaj National Award ki khabar bhi sabse pehle Press Information Bureau se hi mili. Yeh baat dil ko chhoo gayi.”
“For over three decades, I have simply tried to be honest to every character that came my way. This honour belongs as much to the directors, producers, writers, technicians and fellow actors I have had the privilege of working with as it does to the audience, who have embraced my work with so much love over the years. I remain deeply grateful.”
The National Award marks another defining milestone in Sanjay Mishra’s extraordinary journey, celebrating an actor whose commitment to meaningful storytelling has remained unwavering for over three decades.
This year’s National awards recognised films which were certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Sarika Sharma is Editor, Entertainment, MoneyControl.com. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of entertainment journalism.
first published: Jul 18, 2026 06:47 pm
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