72nd National Film Awards: Sanjay Mishra reacts to winning Best Supporting Actor honour
The actor won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Bhumi Pednekar’s ‘Bhakshak’
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The actor won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Bhumi Pednekar’s ‘Bhakshak’
Published - July 18, 2026 09:54 pm IST
Sanjay Mishra. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Actor Sanjay Mishra has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Bhumi Pednekar’s Bhakshak.
Sharing his thoughts on winning the award, the actor said in a statement that he is grateful to receive the honour and thanked the jury members for selecting him. He mentioned that he was reminded of his late father, who used to work with the Press Information Bureau. “Today, the news of the National Award also came from Press Information Bureau. It touched my heart,” he said.
Mishra added, “For over three decades, I have 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.”
In Bhakshak, Mishra plays a loyal and seasoned cameraman, working alongside investigative journalist Vaishali Singh (Pednekar). His performance in the film was marked by restraint, as his character gives practical tips to Vaishali.
The film is directed by Pulkit and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. It was released directly on Netflix in 2024.
Mishra was recently seen in the multi-starrer comedy, Dhamaal 4 and the crime thriller Kartavya.
Published - July 18, 2026 09:54 pm IST
Hindi cinema / Indian cinema / entertainment (general)
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