National Awards: “Words might fall short to describe the happiness I’m feeling right now”, says Vicky Kaushal on being awarded as Best Actor for Uri – The Surgical Strike

Just yesterday the 66^th National Awards were announced and among the winners was the Uri – the Surgical Strike star Vicky Kaushal. Sharing the Best Actor award with Ayushmann Khurrana, an elated Vicky stated that he was falling short of words to express his joy. Later taking to social media to talk about his win Vicky added, “Words might fall short to describe the happiness I'm feeling right now. For my work to be recognised by the honourable National Film Awards Jury is truly a moving moment for me and my family. I wish to thank each and every member of the jury committee for finding me worthy of the prestigious Best Actor Award for my work in Uri - The Surgical Strike.”

Further talking about sharing the award with Ayushmann Khurrana, he continued, “I'm also very happy to be sharing the award with someone whom I admire, both as a person and as an actor. Ayushmann, congratulations brother!”

Ending his note, like the director of Uri, Aditya Dhar, Vicky too dedicated the award to the men in uniform saying, “I wish to dedicate this Award to my parents, to every member of Team Uri, to our nation and to our armed forces who put their lives on the line each day, come rain or storm. Thank You!”