Last Updated:November 02, 2025, 16:23 IST Paresh Rawal discusses lobbying in National Awards and Oscars, valuing praise from directors and writers over trophies. Paresh Rawal on national awards. Paresh Rawal is never one to hold back his thoughts and this time, he’s taking on the topic of film awards. In a recent chat with entrepreneur Raj Shamani, the veteran actor spoke openly about lobbying in the National Awards, even saying that the Oscars aren’t free from it either. He also shared what kind of recognition truly matters to him and it’s not trophies or titles. Reflecting on the credibility of film awards, Rawal admitted that even reputed honours aren’t entirely free from bias. “Award to mujhe to pata hi nahi hai. Ek baat main ye bhi bolun, National Award mein thoda bahut (lobbying) hota hoga. Utna nahi hai jitna baaki ke awards mein hota hai. Baaki ke award ki to baat karo ya na karo, koi farq nahi padta. National Award to National Award hai, reputed hai,” he said. Rawal further pointed out that lobbying …