At the recent 64th National Film Awards, Actor Akshay Kumar received a National Award for Best Actor from President Pranab Mukherjee. The actor was awarded for his performance in Rustom. In Rustom, Akshay Kumar, 49, played a naval officer Rustom Pavri, who was on trial for murdering his wife's lover. The film was based on the 1959 Nanavati case. Akshay was accompanied by wife Twinkle Khanna and Son Aarav for the event. Post the recognition the twitter was flooded with compliments and congratulations messages for the actor from the who’s who of the Industry. Actor Jackie Shroff wished Akshay Kumar in his unique style by writing, "Congratulations Bhidu, Akshay Kumar. Happiness Always (sic)" Actor Anupam Kher wrote, "The determination to win is the better part of winning." Congratulations my friend. You are the best. (sic)” Actor Paresh Rawal wrote, “You truly deserve all the good things in life ... Jai Ho! (sic)” Actor Anil Kapoor who was also present at the event wrote, “Congratulations @akshaykumar !! So happy for you!! Hard work, talent & discipline has resulted in this win! Well done! #NationalFilmAwards (sic)” The best tweet that stole the show was twinkle’s who wrote, “So now I can officially refer to him as my trophy husband :) #NationalFilmAwards” Actress Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor's daughter also received a Special Mention award for portraying air hostess Neerja Bhanot in the Ram Madhvani-directed film ‘Neerja’. Apart from Akshay and Sonam, ‘Dangal’ star Zaira Wasim won the Best Child Actor Award, Malayalam actress Surabhi Lakshmi received the Best Actress Award for ‘Minnaminunge’ while Mohanlal received the Jury Award. Renowned filmmaker K Viswanath was given the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award. You May Also Like Akshay Kumar Upcoming Movies Bollywood Movies 2017 Box Office Collection Upcoming Movies List