'Dabangg' grabs National Award

Actor-Producer Arbaaz Khan, who is elated after his debut production 'Dabangg' won the National Award for the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment, feels that the laurels have a sense of responsibility.

"I am extremely proud and happy to receive a national award for my debut film. This is something I had never planned or expected. This award is one notch up. I am enjoying these accolades," Arbaaz told PTI.

Directed by Abhinav Kashyap, 'Dabangg', an romantic-action film starring Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha went on to become a mega hit after an overwhelming response at the box office and packed cinema halls with single screens reporting 100 percent occupancy.

When asked whether so many awards add pressure for 'Dabangg 2', Arbaaz said, "I don't take it as a pressure... I believe it is a responsibility.