Malayalam's favorite singer, Nanjiyamma, received the National Award for Best Singer. Nanjiyamma was received by the audience with full cheers. As soon as the beloved singer's name was read, there was applause from the audience. After that, everyone, regardless of age, stood up and paid their respects to Nanjiyamma.
Nanjiyamma received the award from President Draupadi Murmu with a full smile. Nanjiyamma won the award for a best female singer for the song in the film Ayyappanum Koshiyum, directed by the late Sachi. Sachi won the Best Director award.
Musician Linu Lal came to the scene with criticism after Nanjiyamma received the National Award. Linu asked if the song sung by Nanjamma was the best song of last year.
Linu Lal asked that Nanjiyamma would not be able to sing a normal song even if given a month's time, and would not this recognition be considered an insult to those who have devoted their lives to music? Following this, many people came to support Nanjiyamma on social media.
"The National Award controversy does not matter. Criticism is treated like a child's speech. Nanjiyamma replied to these criticisms, saying, "I have no objection to any one child's speech. Nanjiyamma replied to these criticisms, saying, "I have no objection to anyone."
The President presented the 68th National Film Awards this evening. Aparna Balamurali won the best actress award, and Suriya and Ajay Devgan won the best actor awards. Actor Biju Menon also received the Best Supporting Actor award.
