New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Vikrant Massey on Tuesday was felicitated with the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for ’12th Fail’, based on the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame immense challenges to clear the UPSC exam and become an IPS officer.

He received the prestigious award from President Droupadi Murmu at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Vikrant shares this special honour with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who won the award for ‘Jawan’.

In August, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners’ list, with Vikrant honoured as one of the National Award recipients.

A few hours after the announcement, Vikrant, in a press statement, expressed his happiness, dedicating the award to

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