Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra won her first National Award for her performance in Madhur Bhandarkar’s critically acclaimed film Fashion.

Congratulate Priyanka Chopra

The 56th National Film Award for 2008 were announced on Saturday.

The actress also wrote on her Twitter account: “Thank you Madhur, Ronnie, Kangana, Mughda, Arjan, Arbaaz and the cast and crew!! A huge shout to my team and all of u!! God is kind!!! Yaaaaayyy!!”

Priyanka is busy shooting for her forthcoming film Anjaan Anjaani in newyork.

Director Madhur Bhandarkar, who has already bagged two National awards earlier for his films Page 3 and Traffic Signal, said he was delighted that his work was being appreciated.

Meanwhile, Best Actor Award (Male) went to Upendra Limaye for Marathi film Jogwa.

Actress Kangna Ranaut also bagged Best Supporting actress for her role in Fashion. Congratulating Kangna, Priyanka wrote on her Twitter: “Congrats Kangana!! I would not have been Meghna Mathur (Priyanka’s character) without you!! You deserve it!!!”

Dibakar Banerjee’s Oye Lucky Luck Oye won the Best Popular Film and Best Film was Rahul Bose-starrer Bengali film Antaheen.

Arjun Rampal, whose career got a revival of sorts with Om Shanti Om, got Best Supproting Actor for Rock On.

Source: ndtvmovies