Mumbai:Actor Hrithik Roshan on Monday congratulated the makers of Mithila Makhaan as the movie became the first-ever Maithili film to receive a National Award.
Produced by Neetu Chandra, the film Mithila Makhaan has been directed by Nitin Chandra. The film has made history for being the first-ever Maithili language film to win a National Award. In the 63rd National Film Awards, the movie Mithila Makhaan (Maithili language) has won Best Maithili Film in the language section.
For this achievement, Roshan, who played the role of a Bihari and a math genius Anand Kumar in Super 30, did not leave a chance to congratulate them for the big win.
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The War actor took to Twitter and shared the official trailer of the film. He wrote: "Taking a moment to congratulate Neetu and Nitin Chandra. The siblings who joined forces to back a film they believed in. And they made History! Here's the first-ever Maithili film from Bihar to win the National Award. Keep up the good work."
The actor had completely transformed himself to play a Bihari in Super 30 and convincingly so. He was hugely applauded for his portrayal.
Meanwhile, the War star, who shared a selfie of himself on Instagram, cannot stop gushing over his latest shot. In the photo, Hrithik looks dapper in a black T-shirt and cap.
"Ye selfie hai. Camre ka button mere haath main hai (this is a selfie. I have the button for the camera in my hand). Waah! I am proud of myself," he wrote alongside the image.
