55th National Film Awards
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The 55th National Film Awards
is presented to the best of Indian Cinema
released during the year 2007.
Best Feature Film in Each of the Language Specified In the Schedule VIII of the Constitution
Best Feature Film in Each of the Language Other Than Those Specified In the Schedule VIII of the Constitution
Awards not given
Awards not given
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is 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...
is presented to the best of Indian Cinema
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...
released during the year 2007.
Feature Films
Films made in any Indian language shot on 16 mm, 35 mm or in a wider gauge or digital format but released on a film format or video/digital but certified by the Central Board of Film Certification as a feature film or featurette are eligible for Feature Film section.Juries
- Jury Members
- Sai ParanjpyeSai ParanjpyeSai Parānjpye is a movie director and a screenwriter in India. She is the director of award-winning movies, Sparsh, Katha, Chasme Buddoor, and Disha....
(Chairperson)Nemai GhoshManju BoraAhsan MuzidArup MannaMohan SharmaK.S. Sivaraman - Rajendra Narayan TalakKesari HarvooErvelle MenezesSibi MalayilSibi MalayilSibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
Sunny JosephSunny JosephSunny Joseph, ISC is an Indian Cinematographer and director from Kerala, most known for his work in Shaji N. Karun classic, Piravi, for which he won the 1988 Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography. He has Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography from the Film and Television Institute of...
Satya PaulPrathibha Prahlad
- Sai Paranjpye
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Kanchivaram | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Percept Picture Company Percept Picture Company Percept Picture Company is an Indian film production and distribution company, established in 2002 and a division of Percept Limited, an entertainment, media and communications company based in Mumbai... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Priyadarshan Priyadarshan Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
For presenting a rare portrayal of Kanchi’s silk weaver community, and the internal struggle of a weaver caught between his ideals and personal reams. A vibrant story and technical excellence blend to create a total cinematic experience. | 2,50,000/- Each |
| Best Debut Film of A Director Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director The Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director is a National Film Award - Golden Lotus Award, given to a feature film director's first film.The National Film Award - Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director winners:... |
Frozen Frozen (2007 film) Frozen is a 2007 black-and-white Indian drama film directed by Shivajee Chandrabhushan. The original screenplay written by Shanker Raman, based on a story by Chandrabhushan and starring Danny Denzongpa, Gauri, and Skalzang Angchuk... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Shivajee Chandrabhushan Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Shivajee Chandrabhushan |
Hindi, Ladakhi Ladakhi language The Ladakhi language , now also called Bhoti, and by linguists more generally called Western Archaic Tibetan when the Balti and Burig or Purig or Purki dialects are included, is the predominant language in the Ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India, and is also spoken in Baltistan... |
For bringing to life with warmth and vivacity life in those distant desolate snow bound heights where existence itself is a fulltime challenge. | 1,25,000/- Each |
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment The National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment winners:1981 to 1984 and 1992, 1986 & 1977 No Award was given.... |
Chak De! India | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Aditya Chopra Aditya Chopra Aditya Chopra is an Indian film producer, screenwriter and director. He is most known for directing his only three films Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge , Mohabbatein , and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Shimit Amin Shimit Amin Shimit Amin is an Indian film director and editor. He is best known for the award winning film Chak De! India .Amin was born in Uganda but grew up in Florida, in the United States.He entered the film industry straight out of college, working primarily on independent films in Los Angeles.He is... |
Hindi | For thoroughly entertaining the audience, making one proud to be an Indian. A masterpiece of inspired filmmaking. | 2,00,000/- Each |
| Best Direction | Naalu Pennungal Naalu Pennungal Naalu Pennungal is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan based on four short stories written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Padmapriya, Geethu Mohandas, Manju Pillai, and Nandita Das in the major roles, and KPAC Lalitha, Mukesh, Manoj K... |
Adoor Gopalakrishnan Adoor Gopalakrishnan Moutatthu "Adoor" Gopalakrishnan Unnithan is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer. Adoor Gopalakrishnan had a major role in revolutionizing Malayalam cinema and is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of India.. Adoor's first film Swayamvaram pioneered the new wave cinema... |
Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For his delicate and subtle handling of gender issues in a conventional society. Four women of different marital status are trivialized and subjected to abject neglect by their immediate partners and family. | 2,50,000/- |
| Best Children's Film National Film Award for Best Children's Film The National Film Award for Best Children's Film is given annually as part of the National Film Awards ceremony in India. It is given to the film the jury panel of the awards deem the best feature that deals with themes surrounding children.... |
Foto | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Children's Film Society, India Children's Film Society, India Children's Film Society, India is a nodal organisation of Government of India that produces children's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Virendra Saini |
Hindi | For unfolding a magic world of images and sound to a talented young child by highlighting the milestones of cinema history in a lucid manner. | 1,50,000/- Each |
Silver Lotus Award
Official Name: Rajat Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film on National Integration Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration The Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration is a National Film Award - Silver Lotus, given to an Indian feature film director, for the best film relating to National Integration in India.The winners of the Award:-References:... |
Dharm Dharm (film) Dharm is a 2007 Hindi film directed by Bhavna Talwar and starring Pankaj Kapoor and Supriya Pathak in lead roles. This debut film of the director is based around the theme of communal harmony... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Sheetal V. Talwar Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Bhavna Talwar Bhavna Talwar Bhavna Talwar is an Indian journalist turned film director. Her debut film, Dharm , won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration at the 2007 National Film Award... |
Hindi | For powerfully bringing forth the message that humanity is of much greater value than religion. The transformation of an orthodox and superstitious priest is very beautifully depicted. | 1,50,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Family Welfare National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare The National Film Award - Best Film on Family Welfare winners:... |
Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Bollywood drama film directed by Aamir Khan, written by Amole Gupte, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. Gupte initially developed the idea with his wife Deepa Bhatia, who served as the film's editor... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Aamir Khan Aamir Khan Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Aamir Khan Aamir Khan Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.... |
Hindi | For realistically depicting the psychological dialectic between an ordinary family driving their children to educational excellence, thereby neglecting their specially gifted child dealing with the problem of dyslexia in isolation. | 1,50,000/- Each |
| Best Animated Film National Film Award for Best Animated Film The National Film Award of India, - Best Animated Film winners:... |
Inimey Nangathan Inimey Nangathan Inimey Nangathan is a 2007 Tamil-language Indian animation feature film directed by Venkybabu, basically for children. It became the first film to be animated, however the film went unnoticed due to the lack of big stars. The film was dubbed in English as Desi Pundits... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : S. Sridevi Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : S. Venky Baboo |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
For creating endearing characters who with their breath taking quixotic antics, battle the evil force of greed, in a refreshingly new manner. For taking animation in a new direction. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Other Social Issues National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:... |
Antardwand Antardwand Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Sushil Rajpal Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Sushil Rajpal |
Hindi | For exposing the "marriages for sale" racket and dramatically presenting a browbeaten girl who finds her courage and her voice and rebels against her tyrannical father. | 1,50,000/- Each |
| Best Actor National Film Award for Best Actor The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories... |
Kanchivaram | Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to... |
Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
For his sensible multilayered portrayal of a weaver caught in a web of silken threads, woven by destiny. | 50,000/- |
| Best Actress National Film Award for Best Actress The National Film Award for Best Actress is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actress who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry... |
Gulabi Talkies Gulabi Talkies Gulabi Talkies is a 2008 Kannada film by acclaimed Indian director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a short story by the same name by Kannada writer Vaidehi.... |
Umashree | Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
A heart rending portrayal of the sorry plight of a wronged woman belonging to a minority community surrounded by an uncaring and hostile society. | 50,000/- |
| Best Supporting Actor National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual award that was first given in 1968. The actors to have won the most awards in this category include Nana Patekar, Atul Kulkarni, and Pankaj Kapoor, each have received two.... |
Gandhi, My Father Gandhi, My Father Gandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian film by Feroz Abbas Khan . It was produced by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007.... |
Darshan Jariwala Darshan Jariwala Darshan Jariwala is a Gujarati film, television and stage actor. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Gandhi, My Father. He currently stars in the show Saas Bina Sasural which airs on Sony TV as Chhedilal Chaturvedi... |
Hindi, Gujarati Gujarati language Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages... , English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For truthfully portraying the angst of a great historical figure – Mahatma Gandhi. The Father of the Nation stands defeated in his personal relationship with his own son. | 50,000/- |
| Best Supporting Actress National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress winners:... |
The Last Lear The Last Lear The Last Lear is an Indian film, in the English language, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film won the National Award of India for Best Feature Film in English in 2007. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Divya Dutta, Shefali Shah and Jisshu Sengupta. Shefali Shah won the... |
Shefali Shah Shefali Shah - Biography :Shefali Shah was born in July 1974 and is the only child of Sudhakar Shetty and Shobha Shetty... |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For her smoldering portrayal of a woman dealing with her intense relationship with an older man with a towering personality. | 50,000/- |
| Best Child Artist National Film Award for Best Child Artist The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*... |
Tingya Tingya Tingya is a 2008 Marathi-language movie. It is the directorial début of Mangesh Hadawale. The movie is based on a life of a rural boy and his love and friendship with his bull. It concentrates on the hardships faced by the farmers in the state of Maharashtra, India... |
Sharad Goekar | Marathi Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most... |
For covering the range from tenderness to angry defiance with consummate ease, while portraying Tingya – a boy whose love for his Ox is the driving force of his young life. | 50,000/- |
| Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer The following is a list of winners of the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. The singer with the most awards in this category is K. J. Yesudas with seven wins, whereas S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won six times for 4 different languages; Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu.-Superlatives:... |
Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Bollywood drama film directed by Aamir Khan, written by Amole Gupte, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. Gupte initially developed the idea with his wife Deepa Bhatia, who served as the film's editor... |
Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:... ("Maa") |
Hindi | For the plaintive rendition of a soulful song which is a musical expression of a theme which touches the heart. | 50,000/- |
| Best Female Playback Singer National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer The National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer winners are given below. Lata Mangeshkar is the oldest winner in this category, whereas Anjali Marathe is the youngest winner; while K. S. Chithra been awarded for the maximum number of times .-Superlatives:... |
Jab We Met Jab We Met Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together... |
Shreya Ghoshal ("Yeh Ishq Haaye") |
Hindi | For her mellifluous voice and rich tonal quality. Her rendition evokes the beauty of nature through its subtle nuances. | 50,000/- |
| Best Cinematography National Film Award for Best Cinematography The National Film Award for Best Cinematography are given annually. The only female who has won this award is Anjuli Shukla, who won the award for her debut film, Kutty Srank . The most time winners are Santosh Sivan & K.K. Mahajan - 4 awards each for best cinematography category.... |
Frozen Frozen (2007 film) Frozen is a 2007 black-and-white Indian drama film directed by Shivajee Chandrabhushan. The original screenplay written by Shanker Raman, based on a story by Chandrabhushan and starring Danny Denzongpa, Gauri, and Skalzang Angchuk... |
Cameraman Camera operator A camera operator or cameraman is a professional operator of a film or video camera. In filmmaking, the leading cameraman is usually called a cinematographer, while a cameraman in a video production may be known as a television camera operator, video camera operator, or videographer, depending on... : Shanker Raman Laboratory Processing Film laboratory A film laboratory is a commercial service enterprise and technical facility for the film industry where specialists develop, print, and conform film material for classical film production and distribution which is based on film material, such as negative and positive, black and white and color, on... : Deluxe Laboratories Inc., USA Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. is a leading company in the business of traditional and digital cinema services.By focusing on both theatrical and home entertainment, Deluxe sets up complete digital workflow solutions for such major motion-picture groups as The Walt Disney Company, 20th... |
Hindi, Ladakhi Ladakhi language The Ladakhi language , now also called Bhoti, and by linguists more generally called Western Archaic Tibetan when the Balti and Burig or Purig or Purki dialects are included, is the predominant language in the Ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India, and is also spoken in Baltistan... |
For the artistic and technical excellence of cinematography revealed through superb reproduction of tonalities and stark compositions, maintaining the texture on high altitude. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Screenplay National Film Award for Best Screenplay The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:... |
Gandhi, My Father Gandhi, My Father Gandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian film by Feroz Abbas Khan . It was produced by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007.... |
Feroz Abbas Khan Feroz Abbas Khan Feroz Abbas Khan is an Indian theatre and film director, playwright and screenwriter, who is most known for directing plays like Saalgirah, Tumhari Amrita , Salesman Ramlal and Gandhi Viruddh Gandhi.-Career:... |
Hindi, Gujarati Gujarati language Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages... , English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For the imaginative and emotional handling of uncompromisingly steadfast side of the Father of the Nation with special reference to his relationship with his troublesome son. | 50,000/- |
| Best Audiography National Film Award for Best Audiography The National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:... |
1971 1971 (film) 1971 is a 2007 Hindi war film directed by Amrit Sagar, and written by Piyush Mishra and Amrit Sagar, based on a true story of prisoners of war after the Indo-Pak war of 1971. The film features an ensemble cast of Manoj Bajpai, Ravi Kishan, Piyush Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal and others... |
Kunal Sharma | Hindi | For capturing the mood and tension of that wartorn period which marked the climax of the deteriorating ties with our neighbours. | 50,000/- |
| Best Editing National Film Award for Best Editing The National Film Award for Best Editing winners:-References:... |
Naalu Pennungal Naalu Pennungal Naalu Pennungal is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan based on four short stories written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Padmapriya, Geethu Mohandas, Manju Pillai, and Nandita Das in the major roles, and KPAC Lalitha, Mukesh, Manoj K... |
B. Ajith Kumar | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For presenting at a uniform pace four different stories which unfold as a single entity. | 50,000/- |
| Best Art Direction National Film Award for Best Art Direction The National Film Award for Best Art Direction winners:... |
Om Shanti Om | Sabu Cyril Sabu Cyril Sabu Cyril is an Indian film art director. He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award twice. His latest work Enthiran, in which he also played an important role, has won him international recognitions.-Early life and education:Sabu Cyril... |
Hindi | For creating authentic film settings of 1970s and recreating them in a dilapidated condition a generation later. | 50,000/- |
| Best Costume Design National Film Award for Best Costume Design The National Film Award for Best Costume Design winners:... |
Krishnakanter Will | Ruma Sengupta | Bengali Bengali language Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script... |
For creating realistic characters during that historic period when lavish costumes and colourful court life, were the order of the day. | 50,000/- |
| Best Make-up Artist National Film Award for Best Make-up Artist The National Film Award - Best Make-up Artist given for the first time in the year 2008, at 54th National Film Awards .Winners:-References:... |
Paradesi Paradesi Paradesi is a 2007 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed and starring Mohanlal.The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the... |
Pattnam Rasheed | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For technical excellence of detailing through makeup the character of the protagonist. | 50,000/- |
| Best Music Direction National Film Award for Best Music Direction The National Film Award for Best Music Direction are given annually. In years 1994, 1995 and 2010, an award for Best Background Score was instituted by the Jury, which was won by Johnson and by Ilaiyaraaja . Ilaiyaraaja and A. R... |
Ore Kadal Ore Kadal Ore Kadal is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra martial relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife... |
Ouseppachan Ouseppachan Ousephachan is a National Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Award-winning Indian music director who sets scores for Malayalam films. He is one of the most sought-after musicians in the Malayalam film industry.-Biography:... |
Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For achieving through music the poignancy of the turmoil of unconventional love. | 50,000/- |
| Best Lyrics National Film Award for Best Lyrics The National Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:Vairamuthu won the award for maximum number of times . Javed Akhtar is the only lyricist to win the award for three consecutive years .-References:... |
Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Bollywood drama film directed by Aamir Khan, written by Amole Gupte, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. Gupte initially developed the idea with his wife Deepa Bhatia, who served as the film's editor... |
Prasoon Joshi Prasoon Joshi Prasoon Joshi is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter and advertising copywriter. A prolific Writer-Poet whose first book of 3 books "Main aur Woh" was published when he was 17 years of age, an internationally acclaimed Indian advertising professional, Bollywood film songwriter, as well as a... ("Maa") |
Hindi | For the soulful poetry that captures the trauma of a family beset with a rare problem of their little son who is happily saved by an understanding teacher. | 50,000/- |
| Special Jury Award | Gandhi, My Father Gandhi, My Father Gandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian film by Feroz Abbas Khan . It was produced by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007.... |
Anil Kapoor Anil Kapoor Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who mainly appears in Bollywood films. He won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Yash Chopra's film Mashaal .... (Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... ) Feroz Abbas Khan Feroz Abbas Khan Feroz Abbas Khan is an Indian theatre and film director, playwright and screenwriter, who is most known for directing plays like Saalgirah, Tumhari Amrita , Salesman Ramlal and Gandhi Viruddh Gandhi.-Career:... (Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... ) |
Hindi, Gujarati Gujarati language Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages... , English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For throwing light on a relatively unknown aspect of the Father of the Nation and his stormy relationship with his difficult rebellious son, in a rare and compelling manner. | 1,25,000/- |
| Best Special Effects National Film Award for Best Special Effects The National Film Award for Best Special Effects winners:... |
Sivaji | M/s Indian Artists, Chennai | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
For the pioneering effort of rendering tones and textures that assume realistic proportions. Turing dark skin tone to fair by painstaking computer graphic work is most convincingly done. | 50,000/- |
| Best Choreography National Film Award for Best Choreography The National Film Award for 'Best Choreography' winners:... |
Jab We Met Jab We Met Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together... |
Saroj Khan Saroj Khan Nirmala Kishanchand Sadhu Singh Nagpal popularly known as Saroj Khan is one of the most prominent Indian dance choreographers in Hindi cinema... ("Yeh Ishq Haaye") |
Hindi | For the lively depiction of a colourful local hill song against a mountainous backdrop. | 50,000/- |
Best Feature Film in Each of the Language Specified In the Schedule VIII of the Constitution
| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film in Bengali National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali The Indian National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali winners:... |
Ballygunge Court | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Ganesh Kumar Bagaria Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Pinaki Chaudhuri |
For providing a powerful commentary on the travails of ageing in an urban milieu. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Hindi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi awards the best regional film in Hindi language. Initially the award was known as the President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Hindi. The winners in this category are:... |
1971 1971 (film) 1971 is a 2007 Hindi war film directed by Amrit Sagar, and written by Piyush Mishra and Amrit Sagar, based on a true story of prisoners of war after the Indo-Pak war of 1971. The film features an ensemble cast of Manoj Bajpai, Ravi Kishan, Piyush Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal and others... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Sagar Films (Pvt. Ltd.) Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Amrit Sagar |
A sensitive depiction of the ordeal of Indian prisoners of war trapped between extreme hostility and official apathy in an alien land and showing fortitude in a hopeless situation. |
1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Kannada National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada winners:... |
Gulabi Talkies Gulabi Talkies Gulabi Talkies is a 2008 Kannada film by acclaimed Indian director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a short story by the same name by Kannada writer Vaidehi.... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Basant Kumar Patil Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Girish Kasaravalli Girish Kasaravalli Girish Kasaravalli is a noted film director, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema in Kannada cinema, who has won the National Film Award for Best Film four times, Ghatashraddha , Tabarana Kathe , Thaayi Saheba and Dweepa... |
Gulabi Talkies traces the impact of new media on a fishing community of coastal Karnataka, against the backdrop of globalized business practices and growing communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims at the turn of the century. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Malayalam National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam winners:... |
Ore Kadal Ore Kadal Ore Kadal is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra martial relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Vindhyan N. B. Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad is an Indian film director. Directing highly acclaimed and complex films such as Agnisakshi, Akale, Ore Kadal and Elektra, he has won several state, national and international film awards.-Biography:... |
A well crafted movie on the emotional conflict of a middle class housewife irresistibly drawn to a radical intellectual. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Marathi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi winners:... |
Nirop | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Aparna Dharmadhikari Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Sachin Kundalkar |
An original offbeat film that gives a fresh perspective of the internal landscapes of the human mind. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The following lists the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The year in the header refers to the date when the film was censored and submitted for the awards, without of regard of when the award was presented. Apart from the Silver Lotus Award "Certificate of Merit" was also given... |
Periyar Periyar (film) -External links:**... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : M/s Liberty Creations Ltd. Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Gnana Rajasekaran Gnana Rajasekaran Gnana Rajasekaran is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and playwright. His directional debut was ‘Mogamul’ in 1994 which won the Indra Gandhi Award for Best First Film. He has also created Bharathi and Periyar... |
A biographical feature which takes on issues like superstition, untouchability, widow remarriage etc by forcefully depicting the life of the great social reformer Shri E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker popularly known as Periyar. | 1,00,000/- Each |
Best Feature Film in Each of the Language Other Than Those Specified In the Schedule VIII of the Constitution
| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film in English National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English winners:-References:*... |
The Last Lear The Last Lear The Last Lear is an Indian film, in the English language, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film won the National Award of India for Best Feature Film in English in 2007. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Divya Dutta, Shefali Shah and Jisshu Sengupta. Shefali Shah won the... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Arindam Chaudhuri Arindam Chaudhuri Arindam Chaudhuri is an Indian economist, management guru, former member Planning Commission and a honourary director of the IIPM Think Tank at Indian Institute of Planning and Management. He is the founder of the Planman Consulting. He is the winner of three National Film Awards from the... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Rituparno Ghosh Rituparno Ghosh Rituparno Ghosh is a Bengali film director. He has won 8 National Film Awards in India and several awards at international film festivals abroad.- Early life and background :... |
A brilliant and visually stunning work of cinema on the life of a reclusive Shakespearian actor, well past his prime. His whimsical and passionate persona makes him a memorable and loveable character. | 1,00,000/- Each |
Awards not given
- Best Feature Film in AssameseNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in AssameseThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese winners:...
- Best Feature Film in Bhojpuri
- Best Feature Film in Gujarati
- Best Feature Film in KonkaniNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in KonkaniThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani winners:...
- Best Feature Film in Kokborok
- Best Feature Film in ManipuriNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in ManipuriThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri winners:...
- Best Feature Film in Monpa
- Best Feature Film in PunjabiNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in PunjabiThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi winners:...
- Best Feature Film in TeluguNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Cinema winners: The awards received by the films released in the previous year are listed below...
- Best Feature Film in Tulu
- Best Film on Environment Conservation / PreservationNational Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/PreservationThe National Film Award - Best Film on Environment Preservation/Conservation winners:-References:...
Non-Feature Films
Films made in any Indian language shot on 16 mm, 35 mm or in a wider gauge or digital format and released on either film format or video/digital but certified by the Central Board of Film Certification as a documentary/newsreel/fiction are eligible for non-feature film section.Juries
- Jury Members
- Ashoke Viswanathan (Chairperson)Prabhu RadhakrishnanRajendra JanglayJasmine K. RoyAshok OgraRamesh Asher
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Non-Feature Film National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film The National Film Award – Best Non-Feature Film is given by the Directorate of film festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The winners are given a Swarna Kamal and a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000.-Winners:... |
Hope Dies Last In War | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Supriyo Sen Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Supriyo Sen |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... , Hindi |
For its sensitive albeit searching exploration of those in prisons in alien countries; a complex polyphony of variegated voices, the film is an endeavour to find hope in the midst of a struggle against despair. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Direction National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Direction The National Film Award - Best Direction - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Vellapokathil | Jayaraj Jayaraj Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films... |
Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For his minimalist portrayal of the traumatic tale of a faithful canine | 1,00,000/- Each |
Silver Lotus Award
Official Name: Rajat Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Debut Film of A Director National Film Award for Best First Non-Feature Film The National Film Award for Best Feature First Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Lal Juto | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute is a film institute in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.The institute was established in 1995, and registered as a Society on 18.8.95 under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961 and is an autonomous society funded by Ministry of Information and... , Kolkata Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Shweta Merchant |
Bengali Bengali language Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script... |
For its conventional handling of a renowned literary text. The element of surprise is presented in an effortless manner, spontaneous and full of miraculous madness. | 75,000/- Each |
| Best Anthropological / Ethnographic Film National Film Award for Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film The National Film Award - Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film winners:... |
Tai Phakey | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Priyam Chaliha Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Mridul Gupta |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
Tai Phakey is an honest portrayal of life and traditions of the miniscule Phakey community of the Northeast, which despite the influence of globalization, continues to preserve its individual identity. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Biographical / Historical Reconstruction / Compilation film National Film Award for Best Biographical Film The National Film Award - Best Biographical Film winners:... |
Antardhwani | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Films Division Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Jabbar Patel Jabbar Patel Dr. Jabbar Patel is a theatre and film director of India. His production of the play Vijay Tendulkar's play Ghashiram Kotwal, in 1973 is considered a classic in Modern Indian Theatre.... |
Hindi | The film creatively brings out the life and times of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma in his journey to revive the lost music of the Santoor and place it on the world stage. The pace and rhythm of the film is in tune with the melodious music of the Santoor. |
50,000/- Each |
| Best Scientific Film (Including method and process of science, contribution of Scientists etc.) National Film Award for Best Scientific Film The National Film Award - Best Scientific Film winners:... |
Bhanga Ghara | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Film and Television Institute of India Film and Television Institute of India Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Nilanjan Datta |
Bengali Bengali language Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script... |
For championing the cause of environmental conservation. The film depicts the contrast between two regions of the Malda district as they come to terms with the inevitable flow of nature. While one faces the eroding onslaught of the river Ganga, the other renews itself to survive amidst the scarcity of water. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Environment Film Including Agriculture National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Environment/Conservation/Preservation Film The National Film Award - Best Non-Feature Environment/Conservation/Preservation Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards... |
Bhanga Ghara | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Film and Television Institute of India Film and Television Institute of India Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Nilanjan Datta |
Bengali Bengali language Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script... |
For championing the cause of environmental conservation. The film depicts the contrast between two regions of the Malda district as they come to terms with the inevitable flow of nature. While one faces the eroding onslaught of the river Ganga, the other renews itself to survive amidst the scarcity of water. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Social Issues (Such as prohibition, women and child welfare and dowry, drug abuse, welfare of the handicapped etc.) National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues The National Film Award - Best Film On Social Issues is given by the Non-Feature film jury of the National Film Awards annually, to films covering issues including prohibition, women and child welfare, dowry, drug abuse, and welfare of the handicapped.The National Film Award - Best Film On... |
Bagher Bacha | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute is a film institute in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.The institute was established in 1995, and registered as a Society on 18.8.95 under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961 and is an autonomous society funded by Ministry of Information and... , Kolkata Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Bishnu Dev Halder |
Bengali Bengali language Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script... |
For its spontaneous and multilayered depiction of the life of a child living in a railway station. He is shown on the borderline between a struggle for survival and a life of crime. | 50,000/- Each |
| Shifting Prophecy | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Public Service Broadcasting Trust Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Merajur Rahman Baruah |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For handling the discrimination that Muslim women face in Tamil Nadu from some of the conservative clergy. The film successfully brings out the story of a woman activist who has galvanized the socially depressed women into fighting this gender discrimination. | ||
| Best Educational / Motivational / Instructional Film National Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational/Instructional Film The National Film Award - Best Educational Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards... |
Prarambha Prarambha Prarambha is a 2007 Kannada short film directed by Santosh Sivan and funded by Bill Gates foundation. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Skandha and B... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Santosh Sivan Santosh Sivan Santosh Sivan is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who has worked in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi cinema.... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Santosh Sivan Santosh Sivan Santosh Sivan is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who has worked in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi cinema.... |
Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
Prarambh is a sensitive portrayal of the struggle faced by an HIV infected boy who is dismissed from school. The film takes a playful standpoint to inspire and instill a positive attitude towards this issue. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Investigative Film National Film Award for Best Investigative Film The National Film Award - Best Investigative Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards... |
The Journalist And A Jihadi | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Ramesh Sharma Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Ramesh Sharma and Ahmad Jamal |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
The film tries to uncover the sequence of events that led to the gruesome murder of the Wall-street journalist, Daniel Pearl. This film is very well researched and the investigation provides an insight into the working of a militant organization. | 50,000/- Each |
| Special Jury Award | Bhultir Khero | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Amalan Datta Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Anirban Datta |
Bengali Bengali language Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script... |
For its brilliant evocation of Kolkata. The film brings out sights and sounds, smells and stories, myths and memories in a manner that is realistic and yet magical. | 1,00,00/- |
| Poomaram | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Public Service Broadcasting Trust Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Vipin Vijay |
Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For its creative use of visual craft to reflect on the relationship between menstrual rituals, the colour red and nature of human existence. The film engages the audience very deeply in its experimental exploration of the inner life of young women protagonists and their unique relationship with blood. | ||
| Best Short Fiction Film National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film The National Film Award - Best Short Fiction Film winners:... |
Udedh Bun Udedh Bun Udedh Bun is award winning short Bhojpuri film released in 2008 directed by Siddharth Sinha. The 21-minute diploma film by Siddharth Sinha, an Film and Television Institute of India , Pune graduate, was selected for world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, , where it won the... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Film and Television Institute of India Film and Television Institute of India Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India... Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Siddharth Sinha Siddharth Sinha Siddharth Sinha, , is an Indian film maker, whose Bhojpuri short film, Udedh Bun , won Silver Bear at 58th Berlin International Film Festival 2008, the first ever such award in the history of Bhojpuri cinema and 2008 National Film Award for Best Short fiction Film.-Early life and... |
Hindi | Udhed Bun is a creative portrayal of a young boy’s dilemma as he comes face to face with the temptations of life. The film evocatively explores the erotic under‐currents in this coming of age tale. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Family Welfare National Film Award for Best Non-feature Film on Family Welfare The National Film Award - Best Non-feature Family Welfare Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards... |
Making The Face | Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... : Public Service Broadcasting Trust Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... : Suvendu Chatterjee |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For its multilayered exploration of the issue of alternative sexuality in a politically troubled state; celebrating this sexual orientation in a spontaneous manner, the film depicts it as a normal proclivity in a family setup. This, in no way, effects one’s daily chores, particularly as the protagonist is a make-up artist of great acceptance. |
50,000/- Each |
| Best Cinematography National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography The National Film Award - Best Cinematography - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Kramasha | Savita Singh | Hindi | For her arresting use of lenses and lighting in the creation of a strange and magical world, full of a certain atmospheric dampness and mistiness, further enhanced by a consistent exhibition of striking cinematic compositions. | 50,000/- |
| Best Audiography National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Audiography The National Film Award - Best Audiography - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Kramasha | Ajit Singh Rathore | Hindi | The innovative sound design enhances the mood of the film and draws one into the magical ambience replete with fairy tales. | 50,000/- |
| Best Editing National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Editing The National Film Award - Best Editing - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Hope Dies Last In War | Saikat Ray | English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... & Hindi |
For its creative blending of various elements of the past and present, as also for its seamless flow of images that evoke genuine emotions. | 50,000/- |
| Best Music Direction National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction The National Film Award - Best Music Direction - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Echoes Of Silence | Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg is a singer and composer from Assam, India, in the Bollywood and Assamese music scene. He plays dhols, guitar, dotora, mandolin, keyboard and various percussion instruments.-Background:... |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... , Khasi Khasi language Khasi is an Austro-Asiatic language spoken primarily in Meghalaya state in India by the Khasi people. Khasi is part of the Austroasiatic family of languages, and is fairly closely related to the Munda branch of that family, which is spoken in east&endash;central India.Although most of the 865,000... |
The emptiness of Pori’s world is enhanced through the effective use of music, which is understated yet powerful, thus blending seamlessly into the narrative. | 50,000/- |
| Best Narration / Voice Over | Ayodhya Gatha | Vani Subramanian | English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... , Hindi |
The powerful and humane narration of Ayodhya Gatha weaves together the story of Ayodhya - its past, present and uncertain future - in a manner that touches you without overpowering you. | 50,000/- |
Awards not given
- Best Arts / Cultural FilmNational Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural FilmThe National Film Award - Best Arts/Cultural Film winners:...
- Best Promotional FilmNational Film Award for Best Promotional FilmThe National Film Award for Best Promotional Film is given to films that cover topics of tourism, exports, crafts, industry, etc. of India.-Winners:...
- Best Exploration / Adventure Film (to include sports)National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure FilmThe National Film Award - Best Exploration/Adventure Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards...
- Best Animated Film
Best Writing On Cinema
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.Juries
- Jury Members
- Namita GokhaleNamita Gokhale-Early life:She was born in Lucknow, India in 1956 and spent her childhood between New Delhi and Nainital, in the foothills of the Himalayas. A Kumaoni by birth She married to Rajiv Gokhale when she was eighteen. Gokhale dropped out of college after a conflict over the bias against Indian...
(Chairperson)Jerry PintoJerry PintoJerry Pinto is a Mumbai-based Indian writer of poetry, prose and children's fiction in English, as well as a journalist. His noted works include, Helen: The Life and Times of an H-Bomb which won the Best Book on Cinema Award at the 54th National Film Awards, Surviving Women and Asylum and Other...
G. P. Ramachandran
- Namita Gokhale
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Book | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
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| Best Book on Cinema National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema The National Film Award — Golden Lotus Award — Best Book on Cinema winners:... |
From Raj to Swaraj: The Non-fiction Film In India | Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd. Penguin Books Penguin Books is a publisher founded in 1935 by Sir Allen Lane and V.K. Krishna Menon. Penguin revolutionised publishing in the 1930s through its high quality, inexpensive paperbacks, sold through Woolworths and other high street stores for sixpence. Penguin's success demonstrated that large... Author Author An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:... : B. D. Garga |
English English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
For its engaged and illuminating study of non-feature cinema in its social, political and cultural context. | 75,000/- Each |
| Best Film Critic National Film Award for Best Film Critic The National Film Award of India for Best Film Critic is given for Best Criticism of Indian Cinema.Winners:... |
-- | V. K. Joseph | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
For his intellectual and aesthetic integrity in writing about regional, national and world cinema. | 75,000/- |