The 70th National Film Awards ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhavan on October 8, honoring the exceptional talents of the Indian film industry for their contributions in 2022. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the prestigious event, presenting the awards to this year's accomplished recipients in a grand ceremony that was broadcast live on Doordarshan's YouTube channel.

Designer Niki Joshi shone brightly among the celebrated winners, receiving the National Film Award for Best Costume Design for her meticulous work on the Gujarati film Kutch Express. Hence, Niki became the first designer from Gujarat to receive this award, making history in the process.