National Film Awards: Actors Who Won More Than One National Award

National Film Awards: The highest level of acting excellence in Indian cinema is the National Film Awards. Securing one is an achievement; winning more than that elevates an actor into the legendary category. Here is the list of the best Indian actors who have actually won more than one National Film Award for Best Actor in which they will be remembered in the annals of cinema.

Actors Who Won More Than One National Film Awards:

Amitabh Bachchan- 4 Wins

The superstar has impressed generation after generation. He was awarded with the National award for four times for his exceptional performances in films like Agneepath (1990), Black (2005), Paa (2009), and Piku (2015), Proving how he has become a legend in the Indian Cinema history.

Kamal Haasan- 3 Wins

One of the finest method actors of India, Kamal Haasan received the award for Moondram Pirai (1983), Nayagan (1987), and Indian (1996) – all in Tamil. Versatility and bold choices of roles have taken South Indian cinema to another level.

Mammootty – 3 Wins

This superstar of Malayalam won Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Mathilukal (1990), and the English-language biography Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1999). His performances are of depth, dignity, and drama.

Ajay Devgn – 3 Wins

In Bollywood, Ajay Devgn proved his worth with Zakhm (1998), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), and Tanhaji (2020)-a blend of severity and authenticity.

Mohanlal – 2 Wins

He is another Malayalam legend who has won an award for Bharatham (1991) and Vanaprastham (1999). Natural style of acting and emotional depth is the forte of this actor.

Dhanush – 2 Wins

Representing the new-gen, Dhanush’s strong performances in Aadukalam (2010) and Asuran (2019) gave him both critical and national acclaim.

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Nana Patekar – 2 Wins

Known for his strong, raw performances, Nana won for Parinda (1989) and Krantiveer (1994), becoming an intense roles cult figure.

These actors are not only entertainers; they transform cinema. Their repeated recognitions at the National Awards speak volumes about the impact and commitment to their profession now and in the future.