# Yash Soni: Maaran’s National Award win reshaped my image 2026-08-10T14:16:37+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Yash Soni's Gujarati film 'Maaran' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 72nd National Film Awards, the Times of India reports. Soni, who played the extremist Ratan, said the role required a drastic change in appearance and pushed him beyond his comfort zone. He called comparisons with Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil, whom he admires, humbling and motivating. The actor learned of the award while travelling to Manali and described the moment as wonderful. His first film, 'Chhello Divas', released in 2015. He has since wrapped a new project, 'Gol Dhana', with Janki Bodiwala. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Fahadh Faasil, Gol Dhana, Gujarati cinema, Maaran, National Film Awards, Yash Soni Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/yash-soni-maarans-national-award-win-reshaped-my-image/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/yash-soni-maarans-national-award-win-reshaped-my-image/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.