Alia Bhatt and Brahmastra poster (Instagram) 
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"Only love and light": Alia Bhatt on 'Brahmastra' securing three wins at National Awards

Alia took to her Instagram Stories to share a post from Dharma Productions. "Only love and light," she said expressing her happiness for the film's success.

ANI

MUMBAI: As 'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva' celebrated three big wins at the 70th National Awards, actor Alia Bhatt was quick to share her excitement.

The sci-fi epic, which has captured the hearts of many, won in several categories.

Alia took to her Instagram Stories to share a post from Dharma Productions. "Only love and light," she said expressing her happiness for the film's success.

'Brahmastra' received recognition for Best Male Playback Singer, awarded to Arijit Singh for his soulful rendition of the song 'Kesariya.' The film also won Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic) and Best VFX Film.

The storyline of Brahmastra follows Shiva, a DJ, who learns about his strange connection with the element of fire. He also holds the power to awaken the Brahmastra, a supernatural weapon that is said to be able to destroy the universe, capable of destroying creation and vanquishing all beings.

It stars an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna. The 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday in the national capital.

The jury comprised of eminent filmmakers and film personalities. The awards were announced by Rahul Rawail, Chairperson, Feature Films Jury, Nila Madhab Panda, Chairperson, Non-feature Films Jury, and Gangadhar Mudaliar, Best Writing on Cinema Jury in the presence of Vrunda Desai, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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