Hansal Mehta REACTS to 'Aligarh' not winning National Film Award, says it is 'disappointing'!

New Delhi: The 64th National Film Awards were announced by Chairperson Priyadarshan on April 7, 2017, at a press conference and Akshay Kumar won the Best Actor honour for 'Rustom'. While Best Hindi Film went to Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Neerja', films such as 'Aligarh' and 'Udta Punjab' were royally ignored.

'Aligarh' filmmaker Hansal Mehta took to Twitter and shared his thoughts on the same. He clarified that he felt 'disappointment' but the feeling is personal and not directed towards any particular individual.

He wrote: When I expressed disappointment about the National Awards it was personal and not directed at anybody. I would like to believe that the jury has done its best within their understanding and framework. 'Aligarh' was not considered worthy in that framework by the appointed juries just like Lunchbox was ignored in the year that Shahid won two National Awards. I didn't complain then and I'm not complaining now either. I've got to respect the decision and move on."

When I expressed disappointment about the National Awards it was personal and not directed at anybody. I would.. pic.twitter.com/1bPzeOGmKA — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 8, 2017

Thank you for all the love and support for #Aligarh. Means a lot. Your love will always be the greatest torch, the brightest light.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 7, 2017

Manoj Bajpayee played the Aligarh Muslim University professor in the film which received rave reviews from the critics.