Most Number of Best Actor Award Winners at the National Film Awards: Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Mammootty Rule –

Most Number of Best Actor Award Winners National Film Awards:

The National Film Award for Best Actor is one of India’s most prestigious recognitions, celebrating exceptional performances across languages and generations. Since its institution in 1968, it has honoured many of the country’s finest actors. Here's a brief look at the best actor award winners with the number of awards.

Amitabh Bachchan – 4 Times Winner:

With 4 wins, the Shahenshah of Bollywood holds the record for the most Best Actor National Awards. His awards came for performances in Agneepath (1990), Black (2005), Paa (2009), and Piku (2015).

Kamal Haasan – 3 Times Winner:

Celebrated for his versatility in Tamil cinema, Haasana has 3 awards for Moondram Pirai (1982), Nayakan (1987), and Indian (1996).

Mammootty – 3 Times Winner:

The Malayalam superstar also has 3 awards, for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Mathilukal (1990), and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1999).

Ajay Devgn – 3 Times Winner:

The Hindi actor has 3 awards, for Zakhm (1998), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020).

2-Times Winners:

Mohanlal – Bharatham (1991), Vanaprastham (1999).

Mithun Chakraborty – Mrigayaa (1976), Tahader Katha (1992).

Sanjeev Kumar – Dastak (1970), Koshish (1972).

Om Puri – Arohan (1981), Ardh Satya (1982).

Naseeruddin Shah – Sparsh (1979), Paar (1984).

Dhanush – Aadukalam (2010), Asuran (2019).

1 Time Winners:

These distinguished actors have each won the Best Actor award once, representing diverse Indian film industries:

Uttam Kumar – Anthony Firingee & Chiriyakhana (1967).

Ashok Kumar – Aashirwad (1968).

Utpal Dutt – Bhuvan Shome (1969).

M. G. Ramachandran – Rickshawkaran (1971).

P. J. Antony – Nirmalyam (1973).

Sadhu Meher – Ankur (1974).

M. V. Vasudeva Rao – Chomana Dudi (1975).

Bharath Gopi – Kodiyettam (1977).

Arun Mukherjee – Parasuram (1978).

Nana Patekar – Krantiveer (1994).

Rajit Kapur – The Making of the Mahatma (1995).

Akshay Kumar – Rustom (2016).

Vicky Kaushal – Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019).

Suriya – Soorarai Pottru (2020).

Allu Arjun – Pushpa: The Rise (2021).

Rishab Shetty – Kantara (2022).

Shah Rukh Khan – Jawan (2023).

 Vikrant Massy – 12th Fail (2023).

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