query: who presents national film award traditionally in india

pos: National Film Awards the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. Due to the national scale of the National Film Awards, it is considered the Indian equivalent of the American Academy Awards. The Awards were first presented in 1954. The Government of India conceived the ceremony to honour films made across India, on a national scale, to encourage the furthering of Indian art and culture. Since 1973, the Indian Directorate of Film Festivals administers

pos: National Film Awards National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremonies in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where the award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in

pos: National Film Awards specified in Eighth schedule of the Constitution of India: Official Name: "Swarna Kamal" Official Name: "Rajat Kamal" Official Name: "Swarna Kamal" National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremonies in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English is one of the National Film Awards of India presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films

pos: 63rd National Film Awards at encouraging study and appreciation of cinema as an art form and dissemination of information and critical appreciation of this art-form through publication of books, articles, reviews etc. Official Name: Swarna Kamal All the awardees are awarded with 'Golden Lotus Award (Swarna Kamal)' and cash prize. 63rd National Film Awards The 63rd National Film Awards was an award ceremony during which the Directorate of Film Festivals of India presents its annual National Film Awards to honour the best films of 2015 in the Indian cinema. The awards were announced on 28 March 2016 and the ceremony was held on 3

pos: 63rd National Film Awards 63rd National Film Awards The 63rd National Film Awards was an award ceremony during which the Directorate of Film Festivals of India presents its annual National Film Awards to honour the best films of 2015 in the Indian cinema. The awards were announced on 28 March 2016 and the ceremony was held on 3 May 2016. The Directorate of Film Festivals invited nominations for the awards in January 2016. The acceptable last date for entries was until 13 January 2016. Feature and Non-Feature Films certified by Central Board of Film Certification between 1 January 2015, and 31 December 2015, were

pos: National Film Award for Best Actor National Film Award for Best Actor The National Film Award for Best Actor, officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actor (), is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India instituted since 1967 to actors who have delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry. Called the "State Awards for Films" when established in 1954, the National Film Awards ceremony is older than the Directorate of Film Festivals. The State Awards instituted the individual award in 1968 as the "Bharat Award for the Best Actor"; in 1975, it

pos: National Film Award for Best Choreography National Film Award for Best Choreography The National Film Award for Best Choreography is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1991 at 39th National Film Awards but awarded first time at 40th National Film Awards and then awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. The choreographer who has won most number

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus Award) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of

pos: National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film The National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film was one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It was one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1957, at the 5th National Film Awards. It was awarded annually to a film produced in India that

pos: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Supporting Actor (), is an honour presented annually at India's National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), an organisation set up by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. A national panel appointed annually by the DFF selects the actor who has given the best performance in a supporting role within Indian cinema. The award is presented by the President of India at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The winner

pos: Directorate of Film Festivals Directorate of Film Festivals The Directorate of Film Festivals in India is an organisation that initiates and presents the International Film Festival of India, the National Film Awards and the Indian Panorama. Although the Directorate helps appoint members of the jury panels each year, it has no input on which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win awards at the various functions it initiates. The Directorate set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India, to organise national and international film festivals in India. It was set up by the Government of India in 1973,

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Sanskrit cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. Per Constitution of India, Wancho language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) is one of the National Film Awards given by Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It is instituted in 2000 and awarded at 48th National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 2013 at 60th National Film Awards. The award aim

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards two films per year were awarded with this award. The award for National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film was instituted in 1957, at the 5th National Film Awards. It was awarded annually to a film produced in India that year, in any Indian language. It was last awarded in 1992, at the 40th National Film Awards. The National Film Award for Third Best Feature Film was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1958 and awarded at 6th National Film Awards and

pos: National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film The National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film was one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It was one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1957, at the 5th National Film Awards. It was awarded annually to a film produced in India that year, in any Indian language. It was last awarded in 1992, at the 40th National Film Awards.

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1962 and awarded at 10th National Film Awards and lately awarded at 60th National Film Awards in 2012. Per Constitution of India, Punjabi language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Sanskrit is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Sanskrit

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Dogri is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Dogri cinema. Till now, it is only awarded at 59th National Film Awards in 2011. Per Constitution of India, Dogri language is among the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1960 and awarded

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Konkani is among the languages specified in Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India. There was no separate category for Konkani at the 13th Awards, and Nirmon was awarded under the Marathi category. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Maithili is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India for Maithili cinema. Till now, it

pos: 37th National Film Awards 37th National Film Awards The 37th National Film Awards, presented by Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1989. Ceremony took place in 1990 and awards were given by then President of India, R. Venkataraman. Starting with 37th National Film Awards, new award in feature films section was introduced for Environment Conservation/Preservation as National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) for producer and director of the film. Another new award was introduced

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards in 1983 at 31st National Film Awards and discontinued after that. The National Film Award for Best Filmstrip was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1963 and awarded only at 11th National Film Awards. The National Film Award for Best Industrial Film was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1984 and awarded at 32nd National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 1988 at 36th National Film

pos: 35th National Film Awards are awarded with 'Silver Lotus Award (Rajat Kamal)' and cash prize. Following were the awards not given as no film was found to be suitable for the award: 35th National Film Awards The 35th National Film Awards, presented by Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in the year 1987. Ceremony took place in April 1988 and awards were given by then President of India, R. Venkataraman. Starting with 35th National Film Awards, National Film Award for Best Direction for Feature films section is

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards 10,000/-. The National Film Award for Best Film Based On High Literary Work was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1966 and awarded only at 14th National Film Awards. Following are the discontinued National Film Awards from non-feature films category: The National Film Award for Best Experimental Film was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1966 and awarded at 14th National Film Awards and lastly awarded

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tulu is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded thrice at 41st National Film Awards in 1993, 54th National Film Awards in 2006 and lately in 56th National Film Awards in 2008. Per Constitution of India, Tulu language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Wancho is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry

pos: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film) Indian languages. This award considers all the aspects of film making than individual area. National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film) The National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films. The recipients of Special Jury Award are awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus), cash prize of and certificate of merit. The award was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Khasi is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded thrice, at 32nd National Film Awards in 1984, at 61st National Film Awards in 2013, and lately at 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. Per Constitution of India, Khasi language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kodava is one of the National

pos: National Film Award for Best Production Design National Film Award for Best Production Design The National Film Award for Best Production Design is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1979, at 27th National Film Awards as National Film Award for Best Art Direction, and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. The award renamed as National Film Award

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards Awards and discontinued after that. The National Film Award for Best News Review was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1975 and awarded at 23rd National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 1988 at 36th National Film Awards and discontinued after that. The National Film Award for Best Newsreel Cameraman was one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. It was instituted in 1975 and awarded at 23rd National Film Awards and

pos: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film) National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film) The National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films. The recipients of Special Jury Award are awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus), cash prize of and certificate of merit. The award was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all

pos: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature film) National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature film) The National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Non-Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for non-feature films. The recipients of Special Jury Award are awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus), cash prize of and certificate of merit. The award was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards and awarded annually for the short films produced in the year across the country,

pos: 62nd National Film Awards reviews etc. A committee of three, headed by Madhan, was appointed to evaluate the nominations for the best writing on Indian cinema. The jury members were as follows: All the winners were awarded with "Swarna Kamal" (Golden Lotus Award), cash prize and a certificate. All the award winners are awarded with Certificate of Merit. Official websites 62nd National Film Awards The 62nd National Film Awards ceremony was an event during which the Directorate of Film Festivals presents its annual National Film Awards to honour the best films of 2014 in the Indian cinema. The awards were announced on 24 March

pos: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature film) in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus), cash prize of and certificate of merit for the recipients of Special Jury Award. This award considers all the aspects of film making than individual area. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature film) The National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Non-Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for non-feature films. The

pos: National Film Award for Best Children's Film National Film Award for Best Children's Film The National Film Award for Best Children's Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal). The award was instituted in 1954, at 1st National Film Awards and awarded annually for children's films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Golden Lotus Award' (Swarna Kamal) and cash prize. Following are the award

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Monpa is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 53rd National Film Awards in 2005. Per Constitution of India, Monpa language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Rabha is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia Medal for Best Feature Film in Odia. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus Award) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards

pos: National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film The National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for non-feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1984, at 32nd National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award is also be given as National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film (including sports).

pos: National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) of Merit. All the award winners are awarded with Certificate of Merit. Following are the winners over the years: National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) The National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) is one of the National Film Awards given by Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Instituted in 1995 and awarded at 43rd National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 2014 at 62nd National Film Awards. The awards aim at encouraging study and appreciation of cinema as an art form and dissemination of information and critical

pos: National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) The National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema) is one of the National Film Awards given by Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Instituted in 1995 and awarded at 43rd National Film Awards and lastly awarded in 2014 at 62nd National Film Awards. The awards aim at encouraging study and appreciation of cinema as an art form and dissemination of information and critical appreciation of this art-form through publication of books, articles, reviews etc. All the award winners are awarded with Certificate

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Ladakhi is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 65th National Film Awards in 2017. Per Constitution of India, Ladakhi language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Mishing is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and

pos: Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards the languages specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate of Film Festivals, India. Till now, it is only awarded at 53rd National Film Awards in 2005. Per Constitution of India, Bhojpuri language is among the languages other than those specified in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi is one of the National Film Awards given by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Directorate

pos: National Film Award for Best Production Design for Best Production Design from the 57th National Film Awards in 2011. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Production Design The National Film Award for Best Production Design is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1979, at 27th National Film Awards as National

pos: National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film) the recipients of Special Mention. This award considers all the aspects of film making than individual area. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film) The National Film Award – Special Mention (Non-Feature Film) is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for non-feature films. The recipients of Special Mention are awarded with certificate of merit. The award was instituted in 1978, at 26th National Film Awards

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Films in Telugu were received by "Thodu Dongalu" and "Vipra Narayana" respectively. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus Award) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Feature Films in Tamil were received by "Andha Naal" and "Edhir Paradhathu" respectively. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus Award) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954,

pos: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English certain period and resumed for feature films produced in 1981 at 29th National Film Awards. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English is one of the National Film Awards of India presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established

pos: National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare the award winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare The National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1968, at 16th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver

pos: National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film The National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for non-feature films and awarded with Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus). The award was instituted in 1953, at 1st National Film Awards and awarded annually for short films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Swarna Kamal' (Golden Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners

pos: National Film Award for Best Children's Film winners over the years: National Film Award for Best Children's Film The National Film Award for Best Children's Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal). The award was instituted in 1954, at 1st National Film Awards and awarded annually for children's films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Golden Lotus Award' (Swarna Kamal) and cash prize.

pos: National Film Award for Best Film Critic the years: National Film Award for Best Film Critic The National Film Award for Best Film Critic is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus). The award was instituted in 1984, at 32nd National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Swarna Kamal' (Golden Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award

pos: National Film Award for Best Film Critic National Film Award for Best Film Critic The National Film Award for Best Film Critic is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus). The award was instituted in 1984, at 32nd National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Award includes 'Swarna Kamal' (Golden Lotus) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over

neg: Iman Chakraborty her India's most prestigious award the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer Chakraborty is heavily inspired by Rabindranath Tagore National Award for the Best Female Playback singer (2017). Iman Chakraborty Iman Chakraborty is an Indian singer. Chakraborty won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 2017 for her Bengali song “Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho” from Praktan film which is India's most prestigious award for the singers who lend their vocals for films soundtrack. Accordingly She is one of the few singers who have won a national award for the debut film song in India.

neg: National Film Award for Best Actor and Mammootty (Malayalam and English). The most recent recipient is Riddhi Sen, who was honoured at the 65th National Film Awards for his performance in the Bengali film "Nagarkirtan".Riddhi Sen is the youngest reciepient of this prestigious award.He won it at the age of 19. National Film Award for Best Actor The National Film Award for Best Actor, officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actor (), is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India instituted since 1967 to actors who have delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian

neg: Anjuli Shukla Anjuli Shukla Anjuli Shukla is an Indian cinematographer and film director. She is the first and till date the only Indian woman who has won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography. "Kutty Srank", her debut film, won her the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2010. Her recent direction, ‘Happy Mothers Day’ a feature film by Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) was the opening film for the 19th Edition of the International Children's Film Festival India (ICFFI). An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Shukla started her career as an assistant to cinematographer and director

neg: Iman Chakraborty Iman Chakraborty Iman Chakraborty is an Indian singer. Chakraborty won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in the year 2017 for her Bengali song “Tumi Jaake Bhalobasho” from Praktan film which is India's most prestigious award for the singers who lend their vocals for films soundtrack. Accordingly She is one of the few singers who have won a national award for the debut film song in India. Iman was born in the town Liluah of the Howrah district of the West Bengal state of India. As of June 2017 Chakraborty is 29 years old. During her growing

neg: National Film Award for Best Actress actresses to be honoured for the same film. The most recent recipient is Sridevi, who was posthumously honoured at the 65th ceremony for her performance in the 2017 Hindi film "Mom". National Film Award for Best Actress The National Film Award for Best Actress (officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actress) is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India since 1968 to an actress for the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry. The National Film Awards were called the "State Awards for Films" when established in 1954.

neg: Manish Acharya became the highest grossing English language comedy in India. It won several awards, including the IFFLA's 2008 Audience Choice Award for Best Feature and Sapporo Asian Film Festival of Dallas's 2008 Best Narrative Feature Award. Acharya was critically injured in a horse riding accident on 4 December 2010, in Matheran, India. He is survived by his wife, artist Dhruvi Acharya and their two children Malhar and Aman. Manish Acharya Manish G. Acharya (14 June 1967 – 4 December 2010) was an Indian film director and actor. Acharya was best known for "Loins of Punjab Presents", the film he co-wrote with

neg: 23rd National Film Awards Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film renamed to National Film Award for Best Feature Film, whereas President's Gold Medal for the Best Documentary Film is to National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film. For children's films, Prime Minister's Gold Medal is renamed as National Film Award for Best Children's Film. At the regional level, President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film is renamed as National Film Award for Best Feature Film in a particular language. Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For 23rd National Film Awards, a Kannada film, "Chomana Dudi"

neg: Provincetown International Film Festival In addition to the usual "best film" types of awards, each year PIFF presents a unique and prestigious award, the "Filmmaker on the Edge Award", to honor visionary filmmakers who have expanded the boundaries of the art. Since 2007 PIFF has also presented an "Excellence in Acting Award". This award is sponsored by the Coolidge Theater Foundation. This award is sponsored by Cape Air. Provincetown International Film Festival The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) is an annual film festival founded in 1999 and held in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The festival presents an array of American and international narrative features, documentaries and

neg: Telugu cinema delegation from South India to the "Tashkent Film Festival" in 1978 and 1982. He served as the Jury Member thrice for the 28th, 33rd, and 39th National Film Awards. Sri Sri was one of the influential film lyricists of his time, who garnered national honours like Sahitya Akademi Award, Best Lyricist and Soviet Land Nehru Award for his pioneering work. Sharada, Archana, Vijayashanti, Rohini, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and P. L. Narayana are the actors to receive the National Film Award for best performance in acting. Chiranjeevi, widely known as Megastar, was listed among "The men who changed the face of the

neg: Gollapudi Maruti Rao He is known for scripting landmark films like Doctor Chakravarthy, "Tharangini", "Samsaram Chadharangam", Kallu etc. He has garnered six Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards. In 1997, he established the Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Foundation, which presents the Gollapudi National Award, for the best first film of a director in Indian cinema. Rao was also known for his works in All India Radio and Journalism, for over two decades. His play was included in the Master of Arts (Telugu literature) curriculum of Osmania University. This work was translated into all Indian languages by the National Book Trust, under the Aadaan Pradaan programme.

neg: Amar Kanwar Merit at San Francisco International Film Festival, California, USA (2002); Golden Tree Award at Vatavaran, National Environment & Wildlife Film Festival, New Delhi (2002); The Grand Prix, EnviroFilm, Slovak Republic (2002); National Jury Award at Mumbai International Film Festival, India (2002); The First Prize at Torino International Environment Film Festival, Italy (2002); Jury's Award at Film South Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal (2001); MacArthur Fellowship, India (2000); Golden Orange Award at 36th Antalya International Film Festival, Turkey (1999) and the Golden Conch Award at Mumbai International Film Festival, India (1998). Recent solo exhibitions of Kanwar's work have been held at the Tate

neg: 29th National Film Awards films and books on cinema, headed by veteran actor Ashok Kumar, Vasant Joglekar and Asok Mitra respectively. Awards were divided into feature films, non-feature films and books written on Indian cinema. Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For 29th National Film Awards, a Bengali film, "Dakhal" won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film whereas a Hindi film, "Umrao Jaan" won the maximum number of awards (four). In the honour of veteran actress Nargis Dutt who died in 1981, award for best feature film on national integration was renamed as Nargis Dutt Award

neg: 19th National Film Awards Best Documentary Film is analogous to today's National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film. For children's films, Prime Minister's Gold Medal is now given as National Film Award for Best Children's Film. At the regional level, President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film is now given as National Film Award for Best Feature Film in a particular language. Certificate of Merit in all the categories is discontinued over the years. Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For 19th National Film Awards, a Bengali film "Seemabadha" won the President's Gold Medal for the All India

neg: 10th National Film Awards to today's National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film. For children's films, Prime Minister's Gold Medal is now given as National Film Award for Best Children's Film. At the regional level, President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film is now given as National Film Award for Best Feature Film in a particular language. Certificate of Merit in all the categories is discontinued over the years. Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For the 10th National Film Awards, a Bengali film "Dada Thakur" won the President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film.

neg: 13th National Film Awards 13th National Film Awards The 13th National Film Awards, then known as State Awards for Films, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in 1965. Starting with 13th National Film Awards, a new award was introduced at All India level, Best Feature Film on National Unity and Emotional Integration whose winner received a cash prize. Awards were divided into feature films and non-feature films. President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film is now better known as National Film Award for Best Feature Film, whereas President's Gold Medal for

neg: 7th National Film Awards is analogous to today's National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film. For children's films, Prime Minister's Gold Medal is now given as National Film Award for Best Children's Film. At the regional level, President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film is now given as National Film Award for Best Feature Film in a particular language. Certificate of Merit in all the categories is discontinued over the years. Feature films were awarded at All India as well as regional level. For the 7th National Film Awards, a Bengali film "Apur Sansar" won the President's Gold Medal for the All India Best

neg: Dalai Lama Awakening Dalai Lama Awakening Dalai Lama Awakening is a 2014 feature-length documentary film, produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich and narrated by actor Harrison Ford. With over 30 minutes of additional footage and a new score, the film is a Director's Cut and revision of "Dalai Lama Renaissance", the award winning 2007 documentary. The film presents the journey of innovative Western thinkers who travel to India to meet with the Dalai Lama. The film features Dr. Michael Beckwith ("The Secret"), quantum physicists Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami ("What The Bleep Do We Know"), radio host and author Thom Hartmann, author

neg: Dadasaheb Phalke Award of India to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke's contribution to Indian cinema. Phalke (1870–1944), who is popularly known as and often regarded as "the father of Indian cinema", was an Indian film-maker who directed India's first full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra" (1913). The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani, who was honoured at the 17th National Film Awards. , there have been 49 awardees. Among those, actor Prithviraj Kapoor (1971) and actor Vinod Khanna (2017) are the only posthumous recipients. His actor-filmmaker son, Raj Kapoor, accepted the award on his behalf at the 19th National Film Awards in 1971

neg: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer The National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India since 1968 to a female playback singer for the best renditions of songs from soundtracks within the Indian film industry. Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of India has presented a total of 46 Best Female Playback Singer awards to 24 different female playback singers. Until 1974, winners of the National Film Award received a commemorative plaque and certificate; since 1975, they have been awarded with

neg: Gurvinder Singh Film at the International Film Festival of India, Goa, in 2012. It also won three National Awards in India, including National Film Award for Best Direction and National Film Award for Best Cinematography’ at the 59th National Film Awards presented on 3 May 2012.The award consisted of 'Golden Lotus Award (Swarna Kamal)', a certificate and a cash prize of /-. The jury presented the awards for, His second feature Chauthi Koot (The Fourth Direction), an Indo-French co-production, premiered in ‘Un Certain Regard’ competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015. Based on two short stories by Punjabi writer Waryam Singh

neg: Babu Thiruvalla Babu Thiruvalla Babu Thiruvalla is an Indian film producer, director, and scriptwriter who works in Malayalam films. He produced films such as "Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam" (1987) and "Amaram" (1991) under the banner Symphony Creations. Most of the films he produced got either State(Kerala) or National(India) award in some category. His first directorial venture Thaniyae bagged more than 20 Awards including State Award and Indian Panorama.His directorial venture "Thanichalla Njan" (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He was a Jury member for selecting Indian film for the Oscar award 2016. Latest venture in

neg: 58th National Film Awards were the awards not given as no film was found to be suitable for the award: 58th National Film Award ceremony was held on Friday, 9 September 2011 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi; which is a premier Convention centre of Government of India. Awards were conferred by President of India, Pratibha Patil and ceremony was hosted by actors Mahi Gill and Rajat Kapoor. With 58th National Film Awards, award certificate and medal went through a makeover. Award certificate layout as well as design was changed to include gold embossed "Ashok Stambh" (Emblem of India) on the A3 size certificate. Swarna

neg: Nimantran its availability in DVD form in multiple distributions. The songs of the film, sung by Hemanta Mukherjee (who won a National Award forr "Nimantran"), Kanika Bandyopadhyay and others, remain popular. "Nimantran" has been restored and digitised by the National Film Archives of India. Nimantran Nimantran (English: "The invitation") is a 1971 Bengali film directed by Tarun Majumdar, based on a story by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, and starring Sandhya Roy and Anup Kumar in the lead roles. At the 19th National Film Awards, it won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali. The film tells the story of two

neg: Amit Dutta Festival (Korea), Vancouver International Film Festival. Amit Dutta's films have received a number of national and international awards including the Golden Conch and Best Film of the Festival Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), Gold Mikaldi at Bilbao (Spain), the FIPRESCI, International Film critic’s award in the Oberhausen Film Festival, Germany, the John Abraham National Award (Federation of Film Societies of India, Keralam) and four times the National award of India. ‘"Kramasha"’ became one of the entries in Jonathan Rosenbaum's list of thousand best films in the Afterword of the second edition of his collection 'Essential Cinema'. ‘The

neg: 17th National Film Awards centenary of Phalke (1969), this award is to be awarded annually for the distinguished contribution. Six different committees were formed based on the film making sectors in India, mainly based in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras along with the award categories. Another committee for all India level was also formed which included some of the members from regional committee. For 17th National Film Awards, central committee was headed by Justice G. D. Khosla. Awards were divided into feature films and non-feature films. President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film is now better known as National Film Award for

neg: Babu Thiruvalla film field was with doing a segment for Crossroad (2017 film) in directorial role. Babu Thiruvalla Babu Thiruvalla is an Indian film producer, director, and scriptwriter who works in Malayalam films. He produced films such as "Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam" (1987) and "Amaram" (1991) under the banner Symphony Creations. Most of the films he produced got either State(Kerala) or National(India) award in some category. His first directorial venture Thaniyae bagged more than 20 Awards including State Award and Indian Panorama.His directorial venture "Thanichalla Njan" (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He was a

neg: 2nd National Film Awards India, mainly based in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. Another committee for all India level was also formed which included some of the members from regional committee. For 2nd National Film Awards, central committee was headed by R. R. Diwakar. Awards were divided into feature films and non-feature films. President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film is now better known as National Film Award for Best Feature Film, whereas President's Gold Medal for the Best Documentary Film is analogous to today's National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film. For children's films, Prime Minister's Gold Medal is now given

neg: Show (film) Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and the Director of the movie, Neelakanta won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay. Show (film) Show is a Telugu National Award-winning film released in 2002. Directed by Neelakanta, the film stars Manjula Ghattamaneni and Surya. The film was premiered in the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. Ridhima (Manjula), an executive from Delhi-based pharmaceutical company visits a remote village in AP to make a deal on patents with a professor Krishna rao (lakshmi ratan) who invented a new drug. The professor leaves a note that he

neg: 13th National Film Awards country. For the 13th National Film Awards, no award was given in the filmstrip category and only Certificate of Merit was awarded for Educational Films. Following were the awards given for the non-feature films category: Following were the awards not given as no film was found to be suitable for the award: 13th National Film Awards The 13th National Film Awards, then known as State Awards for Films, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Indian Cinema released in 1965. Starting with 13th National Film Awards, a new award was introduced at All India

neg: Jaya Krishna Gummadi a Marathi feature film Vihir won Best Cinematography Award in Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Australia. Jaya Krishna Gummadi Jayakrishna Gummadi (born 20 March 1974 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India) is an award-winning Indian cinematographer who has worked in Telugu and Malayalam cinema. Even though he is from same village as that of Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, they are not related. Gummadi has received the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography at the 56th National Film Awards, for his short non-feature ""When This Man Dies". His diploma film "Vadhakramam" won the critics jury award at the Rio de Janeiro International

neg: Vibha Bakshi Her previous film, "Terror at Home" was part of United State Government's Emmy Award winning campaign to stop violence against women. Her other films include HBO's "Too Hot NOT to Handle" on the issue of Global warming. Vibha was a former business reporter for CNBC in India. Vibha's film "Daughters of Mother India" won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues both as director and producer. She received this prestigious award from the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. National Film Awards Jury described the film for turning the spotlight on the burning issue of rape and gender

neg: Santosh Sivan National Award (1999) for The Best Tamil Film and was an Official Selection at the Sundance, Seattle and Toronto Film Festivals of that year. The film was also listed in Roger Ebert's 100 Best Films (1999). the film was Quoted as being "a film scripted by the camera" Following the success of The Terrorist, Santosh's film MALLI won the National Award for Best Environmental Film in India (2000), the National Award in India for Best Child Artist (2000) and was honoured at the 18th International Festival of Film for Children in Poznan, Poland where it won the Poznan Goat for

neg: 16th National Film Awards Bombay, Calcutta and Madras along with the award categories. Another committee for all India level was also formed which included some of the members from regional committee. For 16th National Film Awards, central committee was headed by Justice G. D. Khosla. Awards were divided into feature films and non-feature films. President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film is now better known as National Film Award for Best Feature Film, whereas President's Gold Medal for the Best Documentary Film is analogous to today's National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film. For children's films, Prime Minister's Gold Medal is

neg: Madras Cafe August 2013. Box Office India stated the film did above average business. The film won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for "Nihar Ranjan Samal" (location sound recording) and "Bishwadeep Chatterjee" (sound design) at the 61st National Film Awards. As per John Abraham, ""Madras Cafe" brings us closer to what changed the political history of India." The film, set in India and Sri Lanka, is a political spy thriller with the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War. Major Vikram Singh (John Abraham) is an Indian Army special officer who is appointed by the intelligence agency Research and Analysis

neg: Take Off (2017 film) International Film Festival of India and Parvathy won the award for Best Female Actor, becoming the first ever Indian film actor to win the award. For her most notable performance as Sameera, Parvathy also received her second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam and her first Special Jury Mention at the National Film Awards. Sameera is a nurse in Kerala who is moving to Iraq for better salary. Her husband, Faizal and family members were not supportive of her wish to work to pillar her family who have taken loans

neg: Anandalok Best Female Playback Award category. Anandalok Best Female Playback Award Anandalok Puraskar or Anandalok Awards ( ) ceremony is one of the most prominent film events given for Bengali Cinemas in India. The "Anandalok", only film magazine in Bengali language, published from Ananda Publishers and Ananda Bazar Patrika presents this Award (Puraskar). The magazine was started on 25 January 1975 and the awards (Puraskar) ceremony was started in 1998. Swagatalakshmi Dashupta has been awarded 4 times in a row, a record for any category of Anandalok Awards. She won almost two thirds of all awards given (6) and also the most frequent recipient in

neg: Anandalok Best Female Playback Award Anandalok Best Female Playback Award Anandalok Puraskar or Anandalok Awards ( ) ceremony is one of the most prominent film events given for Bengali Cinemas in India. The "Anandalok", only film magazine in Bengali language, published from Ananda Publishers and Ananda Bazar Patrika presents this Award (Puraskar). The magazine was started on 25 January 1975 and the awards (Puraskar) ceremony was started in 1998. Swagatalakshmi Dashupta has been awarded 4 times in a row, a record for any category of Anandalok Awards. She won almost two thirds of all awards given (6) and also the most frequent recipient in this

neg: Srikanth (Telugu actor) Srikanth (Telugu actor) Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian film actor, who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has received two state Nandi Awards, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like "Swarabhishekam", which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004, and Virodhi, premiered in Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. "Sri Rama Rajyam" also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. Srikanth collaborated with film directors like S.V. Krishna Reddy, Krishna Vamsi,

neg: Vijayakrishnan Vijayakrishnan Vijayakrishnan was born in 1952 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is a well-known film critic as well as a film director who also writes stories and movie reviews. Vijayakrishnan has received eight State Awards, one National Award, and two Critics Awards, among many others. Vijayakrishnan is a well known film historian in India. Vijayakrishnan was a member of the Kerala State Film Award Committee, National Award Committee and the Indian Panorama Selection Committee for Filmotsav 1986. At present, he is a member of the Indian Central Board for Film Certification, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, and former Director Board Member of Kerala

neg: Aparna Sen love story set against the harsh backdrop of Hindu-Muslim sectarian violence in India. The film won a National Film Award for Sen's direction, and an acting award for Konkona Sen Sharma, the director's daughter. The film won more awards at the Locarno, Hawaii and Manila film festivals. "15, Park Avenue" (2005) starred her daughter and the actors Shabana Azmi, Dhritiman Chaterji, Waheeda Rehman, Rahul Bose and Soumitra Chatterjee. The film deals with a girl (Konkona Sen Sharma) who is a schizophrenic and her relations with her elder stepsister, played by Shabana Azmi. It won the National Award for Best English

neg: Biju Toppo to indigenous people’s survival in India. On 9 September 2011, the duo Meghnath Banerjee and Biju Toppo were awarded the prestigious National Film Award by the President of India at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. 65th National Award,For best biopic feature length film "Nacchi sae bannchi". Biju Toppo Biju Toppo is an anthropological and National award wining tribal documentary filmmaker from Ranchi, Jharkhand. He uses film as a medium for social activism on behalf of marginalized indigenous communities, and teaches video production at St. Xaviers College in Ranchi, India. He belongs to the ethnic group Oraon

neg: 18th National Film Awards 18th National Film Awards The 18th National Film Awards were held in Chennai, India in November 1971 by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for Indian films released in 1970. The awards were presented by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The award winners were chosen by four juries, one each for the Bombay, Calcutta and Madras regions and a central jury for all India. For the 18th National Film Awards the central jury was headed by Justice G. D. Khosla. Awards were given to feature films and non-feature films. The top national award in each category was

neg: Page 3 (film) [[Category:2000s drama films]] [[Category:Indian art films]] [[Category:Films set in Mumbai]] [[Category:Films about journalists]] [[Category:Films about the media in India]] [[Category:Films about pedophilia]] [[Category:Films about women in India]] [[Category:Best Feature Film National Film Award winners]] [[Category:Films directed by Madhur Bhandarkar]] [[Category:Films whose editor won the Best Film Editing National Award]] [[Category:Films whose writer won the Best Original Screenplay National Film Award]] [[Category:Films featuring an item number]] [[Category:Films about Bollywood]] Page 3 (film) Page 3 is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and produced by Bobby Pushkarna and Kavita Pushkarna about the Page 3 culture and media in the