57th National Film Awards
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The 57th National Film Awards
is presented to the best of Indian Cinema released during the year 2009.
Couple of new awards has been introduced for Location Sound Recordist and Sound Designer in the Audiography category, for Background Score in addition to the existing award for Best Music Direction (Songs) and for Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay and Dialogues in place of the existing award for Best Screenplay and Dialogues.
A total of 20 films were awarded in the Feature Film category at the National Awards. Kutty Srank, which was also adjudged the best film, also bagged the maximum number of awards, five. Abohoman, Paa
and Keralavarma Pazhassiraja followed closely; with four awards each.
Best Feature Film in Each of the Language Specified In the Schedule VIII of the Constitution
Awards not given
A total of 11 films were awarded in the Non-Feature Film category at the National Awards. Gaarud and In Camera both bagged the maximum number of awards, two.
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 released during the year 2009.
Couple of new awards has been introduced for Location Sound Recordist and Sound Designer in the Audiography category, for Background Score in addition to the existing award for Best Music Direction (Songs) and for Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay and Dialogues in place of the existing award for Best Screenplay and Dialogues.
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.A total of 20 films were awarded in the Feature Film category at the National Awards. Kutty Srank, which was also adjudged the best film, also bagged the maximum number of awards, five. Abohoman, Paa
Paa (film)
Paa is a 2009 Indian film directed by R. Balakrishnan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship...
and Keralavarma Pazhassiraja followed closely; with four awards each.
Juries
- Jury Members
- Ramesh SippyRamesh SippyRamesh Sippy is an Indian film director, probably best-known for directing the popular and critically acclaimed film Sholay ....
(Chairperson)M. S. SathyuM. S. SathyuMysore Shrinivas Sathyu is a leading film director, stage designer and art director from India. His film Garam Hawa is a film on the partition of India. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri in 1975.-Early life:Sathyu conducted his schooling and higher education at Mysore and Bangalore...
T. S. NagabharanaT. S. NagabharanaT. S. Nagabharana is an Indian filmmaker in the Kannada film industry. He has been the recipient of international, national, state and other awards for 20 of his 30 Kannada movies in the last 26 years. He holds a degree in in Science and Law...
Pinaki ChaudhuriB. LeninB. LeninLenin is a well-known editor, writer and director in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films. He is the son of yesteryears film maker, editor and director A. Bhimsingh. He has won National Film Award for Best Directing for the Tamil film Ooruku Nooruper in 2002 and National Film Award for Best Editing for... - Sushma SethSushma SethSushma Seth is an Indian film, television, and stage actress. She started her career in the late 1970s, and has been known for playing the mother and the grandmother in movies and television. She is most known as the role of Dadi in pioneering TV soap Hum Log . She is also a theatre actor and...
Bhanu AthaiyaBhanu AthaiyaBhanu Athaiya née Rajopadhye is Indian cinema's most well-regarded costume designer, having worked in over 100 films, since 1950s, with noted filmmakers like Guru Dutt, Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Ashutosh Gowariker, and international directors like Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough.She made her...
Maithili RaoHari KumarFeroz Abbas KhanFeroz Abbas KhanFeroz 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:...
Sarosh Italiaa
- Ramesh Sippy
- Jury Regional : North
- Sushma SethSushma SethSushma Seth is an Indian film, television, and stage actress. She started her career in the late 1970s, and has been known for playing the mother and the grandmother in movies and television. She is most known as the role of Dadi in pioneering TV soap Hum Log . She is also a theatre actor and...
Birendra Nath TiwariRama VijSaryu V DoshiApurwa Yagnik
- Sushma Seth
- Jury Regional : West
- M. S. SathyuM. S. SathyuMysore Shrinivas Sathyu is a leading film director, stage designer and art director from India. His film Garam Hawa is a film on the partition of India. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri in 1975.-Early life:Sathyu conducted his schooling and higher education at Mysore and Bangalore...
Ramdas PhutaneRanjeetRanjeetGopal Bedi is an actor in Indian films and television, born in Jandiala Guru near Amritsar . He has played mostly character roles, with roles as the villain dominating his over 200 Hindi films...
Kuldip SudFowzia Fathima
- M. S. Sathyu
- Jury Regional : South-I (Tamil & Malayalam)
- T. S. NagabharanaT. S. NagabharanaT. S. Nagabharana is an Indian filmmaker in the Kannada film industry. He has been the recipient of international, national, state and other awards for 20 of his 30 Kannada movies in the last 26 years. He holds a degree in in Science and Law...
AgathiyanAgathiyanAgathiyan is an acclaimed Tamil film director. He has won National Film Award for Best Directing as well as National Film Award for Best Screenplay in 1996 for the Tamil film Kaadhal Kottai...
R. SarathkumarSajeev SivanPrem Sagar
- T. S. Nagabharana
- Jury Regional : South-II (Kannada & Telegu)
- Pinaki ChaudhariChandrasiddarthV. N. LaxminarayanaSuresh KrishnaPrabodh Parikh
- Jury Regional : East
- B. LeninB. LeninLenin is a well-known editor, writer and director in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films. He is the son of yesteryears film maker, editor and director A. Bhimsingh. He has won National Film Award for Best Directing for the Tamil film Ooruku Nooruper in 2002 and National Film Award for Best Editing for...
Makhonmani MongsabaAniruddha Roy ChowdhuryAniruddha Roy ChowdhuryAniruddha Roy "Tony" Chowdhury is a Bengali film director. He is the director and producer of two films: Antaheen and Anuranan.-Early life:...
Vidya Rao NairJeroo Mulla
- B. Lenin
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Kutty Srank | 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... : Reliance Big Pictures Reliance Entertainment Reliance Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group handling its media and entertainment business, across content and distribution platforms.... 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:... : Shaji N. Karun Shaji N. Karun Shaji Neelakantan Karun is a National Award-winning Indian film director and cinematographer. His debut film Piravi won the Caméra d'Or - Mention d'honneur at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival... |
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 vision and cinematic craft that express the different perspectives of three women about the truth of the man in their lives. | 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:... |
Lahore Lahore (film) Lahore is a 2010 Bollywood sports film that was released on March 19, 2010. It was directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and produced by Vivek Khatkar, with Sai Om Films Pvt. Ltd.’s, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures... |
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... : Vivek Khatkar Vivek Khatkar Vivek Khatkar is an Indian film producer, who is most known for his award winning and internationally acclaimed film Lahore.He received the Indira Gandhi Award at the 2009 National Film Award.-Career:... 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:... : Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is an Indian film director and screenwriter, who is most known for his award winning and internationally acclaimed film Lahore.... |
Hindi | For excellent control over the medium and using sport as a metaphor to tell a compelling story. | 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.... |
3 Idiots | 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... : Vidhu Vinod Chopra Vidhu Vinod Chopra Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian director and producer. Chopra is the head of his own company, Vinod Chopra Productions, and is particularly known for producing the Munna Bhai films and 3 Idiots.-Early life:Born in a Punjabi family of Kashmir,... 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:... : Rajkumar Hirani Rajkumar Hirani Rajkumar Hirani is a National Award and Filmfare Award winning Indian director, screenwriter and film editor of Hindi films, best known for the films Munna Bhai MBBS , Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots , considered the highest-grossing Hindi film by distributor-share.-Early life and... |
Hindi | For an intelligent entertainer that touches upon the contemporary concerns of society with great humour and engaging performances. | 2,00,000/- Each |
| Best Direction | Abohoman | 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 :... |
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 the many layered narrative of emotional conflict, rich texture and ensemble performances. | 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.... |
Putaani Party Putaani Party Putaani Party is a 2009 Kannada language feature film. Produced by Children's Film Society, India, the film was shot in a village called Honnapura situated near the town of Dharwad in South India. The film uses local actors, most of them first timers who are new to the medium of films... |
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:... : Ramchandra P. N. |
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... |
For the novel idea of empowering children to work as a Panchayat to combat alcoholism that destroys their future. | 1,50,000/- |
| Keshu | 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 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:... : Sivan |
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 the sensitivity that explores the lonely world of a specially abled child and the inability of adults to recognize the genius in him. |
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:... |
Delhi-6 Delhi-6 Delhi-6 is a 2009 Hindi-language film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and starring Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Om Puri, Waheeda Rahman, Rishi Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Deepak Dobriyal and Divya Dutta. The film is reportedly based on Mehra's growing up years in Chandni Chowk area of Old... |
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... : Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for writing and directing Rang De Basanti , for which he won Best Director awards at the 2006 Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards and received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film... 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:... : Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for writing and directing Rang De Basanti , for which he won Best Director awards at the 2006 Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards and received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film... |
Hindi | For its uncompromising stance towards communal divide and offering a humanistic solution of taking individual responsibility. | 1,50,000/- 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:... |
Well Done Abba Well Done Abba Well Done Abba is a 2010 political satire Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba and Sammir Dattani in pivotal roles. It is the remake of the 2007 Marathi film, Jau Tithe Khau It was based on three short stories: Narsaiyyan Ki Bavdi by Jeelani Bano, Phulwa Ka... |
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... : Reliance Big Pictures Reliance Entertainment Reliance Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group handling its media and entertainment business, across content and distribution platforms.... 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:... : Shyam Benegal Shyam Benegal Shyam Benegal is a prolific Indian director and screenwriter. With his first four feature films Ankur , Nishant Manthan and Bhumika he created a new genre, which has now come to be called the "middle cinema" in India although he himself has expressed dislike in the term preferring his work to... |
Hindi | A socio-political satire about a common man’s fight for justice against an all pervasive corrupt system. | 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... |
Paa Paa (film) Paa is a 2009 Indian film directed by R. Balakrishnan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship... |
Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades... |
Hindi | For a rare performance that fuses the art and craft of an actor to create a character that lives with you long after the film is over. | 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... |
Abohoman | Anannya Chatterjee Ananya Chatterjee Ananya Chatterjee is a Bengali film actress known for her National Award-winning role in Abahoman. She started her career as a TV actress. She acted in several TV serials and films, including three directed by Anjan Dutt... |
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 the exquisite detailing of a complex character through different stages of the professional and personal life of an actress. | 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.... |
Lahore Lahore (film) Lahore is a 2010 Bollywood sports film that was released on March 19, 2010. It was directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and produced by Vivek Khatkar, with Sai Om Films Pvt. Ltd.’s, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures... |
Farooq Sheikh | Hindi | For the consummate ease with which he persuades and inspires everyone around him while retaining his integrity and dignity. | 50,000/- |
| Best Supporting Actress National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress winners:... |
Paa Paa (film) Paa is a 2009 Indian film directed by R. Balakrishnan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship... |
Arundathi Nag Arundathi Nag Arundhati Nag is a prominent South Indian polyglot film actress and theatre personality. She has been involved with multilingual Theatre in India, for over 25 years, first in Mumbai where she got involved with Indian People's Theatre Association , and did various productions in Gujarati, Marathi,... |
Hindi | For the restraint with which she conveys strength, compassion and understanding to her daughter, a single mother, bringing up a son stricken with a rare degenerative disease. | 50,000/- |
| Best Child Artist National Film Award for Best Child Artist The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*... |
Pasanga Pasanga Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles... |
1. Kishore 2. Sri Ram |
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 spirited performance of a protagonist and an antagonist who are incomplete without each other. The two young shoulders carry the narrative through a delightful journey. | 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:... |
Mahanager @ Kolkata | Rupam Islam Rupam Islam Rupam Islam is a playback singer, song writer, composer and the lead singer of the band Fossils. He is a recipient of National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He won the award in 2010, for his work in the film Mahanagar @ Kolkata... ("Ei To Ami") |
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 the deeply felt emotional resonance and a haunting lilt that evokes the thematic ambience of the film. | 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:... |
Houseful | Nilanjana Sarkar ("Boe Jay Shudhu Bish") |
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 the haunting texture of a voice that blends the melody, words and rhythm. | 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.... |
Kutty Srank | 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... : Anjuli Shukla Anjuli Shukla Anjuli Shukla is a national award winning Indian cinematographer.She is the first woman camera person in India to win the National Film Award for Best Cinematography... 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... : Adlabs Films Ltd. |
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 the breathtaking sweep that captures the magical mystery of a multilayered narrative. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Screenplay National Film Award for Best Screenplay The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:... |
Kutty Srank | Screenplay Writer Screenwriter Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:... (Original Screenplay A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated... ): 1. P. F. Mathews 2. Harikrishna |
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... |
The mysterious narrative that weaves together multiple perspectives to create a coherent whole, and yet leaves a haunting ambiguity. | 50,000/- Each |
| Kanasemba Kudureyaneri Kanasemba Kudureyaneri Kanasemba Kudureyaneri is a 2010 Kannada film directed by noted Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a Kannada novel written by Amaresh Nudgoni called Savari... |
Screenplay Writer (Adapted): 1. Gopal Krishan Pai 2. 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... |
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... |
For linking the theme of death and its inevitability through a narrative style that presents two versions of the same event, not necessarily in chronological order. | ||
| Pasanga Pasanga Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles... |
Dialogue Dialogue Dialogue is a literary and theatrical form consisting of a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people.... s: Pandiraj Pandiraj Pandiraj is Tamil film director from India. His debut movie, Pasanga , was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Dialogue. He has worked as an assistant to director Cheran.-Personal life:... |
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 conversational quality with its cutting edge wit and life like freshness. | ||
| Best Audiography National Film Award for Best Audiography The National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:... |
Kaminey Kaminey Kaminey is a 2009 Bollywood caper thriller film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj featuring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, and Amol Gupte in his debut film appearance... |
Location Sound Recordist Production sound mixer A production sound mixer, location sound recordist, location sound engineer or simply sound mixer is the member of a film crew or television crew responsible for recording all sound recording on set during the filmmaking or television production using professional audio equipment, for later... : Subash Sahoo |
Hindi | Excellent live sound quality with the right tonal balance, capturing all the ambient sounds. | 50,000/- Each |
| Keralavarma Pazhassiraja | Sound Designer: Resul Pookutty Resul Pookutty Resul Pookutty is an Indian film sound designer, sound editor and mixer. He, along with Richard Pryke and Ian Tapp won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for the film Slumdog Millionaire... |
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 creating an outstanding aural landscape that transports you to a historical era. | ||
| 3 Idiots | Re-recordist of the Final Mixed Track: Anup Dev | Hindi | For the fine amalgamation of different elements of sound to create the right ambience and perspective of the film image. | ||
| Best Editing National Film Award for Best Editing The National Film Award for Best Editing winners:-References:... |
Abohoman | Arghyakamal Mitra | 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 a very precise juxtaposition of time and space, allowing every frame to unravel the story with a keen sense of rhythm and pace. | 50,000/- |
| Best Art Direction National Film Award for Best Art Direction The National Film Award for Best Art Direction winners:... |
Delhi-6 Delhi-6 Delhi-6 is a 2009 Hindi-language film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and starring Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Om Puri, Waheeda Rahman, Rishi Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Deepak Dobriyal and Divya Dutta. The film is reportedly based on Mehra's growing up years in Chandni Chowk area of Old... |
Samir Chanda Samir Chanda Samir Chanda was an Indian art director and production designer across Indian cinema, including Hindi, Bengali and Tamil, most known for his work in films like Dil Se , Guru , Omkara , Rang De Basanti , and Raavan .He also directed a Bengali film, Ek Nadir Galpo starring Mithun... |
Hindi | For a very convincing match of actual locations with detailed, recreated sets. | 50,000/- |
| Best Costume Design National Film Award for Best Costume Design The National Film Award for Best Costume Design winners:... |
Kutty Srank | Jayakumar | 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 capturing the essence of period and characters with the right blend of colour, style and texture. | 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:... |
Paa Paa (film) Paa is a 2009 Indian film directed by R. Balakrishnan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship... |
Christien Tinsley Christien Tinsley Christien Tinsley is a make-up artist. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Makeup for his work in The Passion of the Christ . He won an Academy Award for Technical Achievement in 2008 "for the creation of the transfer techniques for creating and applying 2D and 3D makeup known as Tinsley... & Dominie Till |
Hindi | For authentic, detailed creation of a heart-warming character stricken by a fatal disease. | 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... |
Dev.D | Songs Soundtrack A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the... : Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi is an Indian film composer, musician, singer and lyricist, working in Bollywood. After working as a theater and jingle composer and composing for non-film albums, he debuted as a film composer in the 2008 Hindi film Aamir, and shot to fame in the Hindi film music scene with his... |
Hindi | For the innovative composition that blend contemporary and folk sounds. | 50,000/- Each |
| Keralavarma Pazhassiraja | Background Score Background music Although background music was by the end of the 20th century generally identified with Muzak or elevator music, there are several stages in the development of this concept.-Antecedents:... : Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter... |
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 creating epic grandeur by fusing symphonic orchestration with traditional Indian instrumentation. | ||
| 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:... |
3 Idiots | Swanand Kirkire Swanand Kirkire Swanand Kirkire is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, also a television serial writer, assistant director, dialogue writer, both in television and Hindi films.Kirkire won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice... ("Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh") |
Hindi | For the simplicity and depth of feelings conveyed through evocative imagery. | 50,000/- |
| Special Jury Award | Kaminey Kaminey Kaminey is a 2009 Bollywood caper thriller film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj featuring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, and Amol Gupte in his debut film appearance... Keralavarma Pazhassiraja Kutty Srank |
A. Sreekar Prasad A. Sreekar Prasad Akkineni Sreekar Prasad better known as Sreekar Prasad is an National Award winning Indian film editor.-Brief lifesketch:He was born to editor A. Sanjivi. Veteran L. V. Prasad was his maternal uncle. He was a graduate in Literature and started his film editing career in Telugu films... (Editor) |
Hindi 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... 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 continued pursuance of excellence to the art and craft of editing, covering a range of themes and styles. | 2,00,000/- |
| Various Movies | Padmapriya Padmapriya Janakiraman J. Padmapriya or Padmapriya JanakiramanInitial system is an Indian film actress and model.A classical Tamil bharatanatyam dancer, Padmapriya made her acting debut in the Telugu-language film Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi , following which she appeared in a number of Malayalam and Tamil-language films... (Actress) |
Multiple Languages | For the range and skill of an actor to portray varied characters in films of different languages. | Certificate Only | |
| Best Special Effects National Film Award for Best Special Effects The National Film Award for Best Special Effects winners:... |
Magadheera Magadheera Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an... |
R. Kamal Kannan | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
For the stunning use of special effects to enhance the visual sweeps of the fantastical story telling. | 50,000/- |
| Best Choreography National Film Award for Best Choreography The National Film Award for 'Best Choreography' winners:... |
Magadheera Magadheera Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an... |
K. Shivashankar ("Dheera Dheera") |
Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
For breath taking energy and innovation. | 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 Assamese National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese winners:... |
Basundhara | 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... : Hiren Bora 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:... : Hiren Bora |
For dealing with a pressing, contemporary ecological issue with sincerity. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| 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:... |
Abohoman | 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... : Reliance Big Pictures Reliance Entertainment Reliance Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group handling its media and entertainment business, across content and distribution platforms.... 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 :... |
For sheer artistry that blends form and content of a provocative subject. | 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:... |
Paa Paa (film) Paa is a 2009 Indian film directed by R. Balakrishnan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship... |
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... : Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Amitabh Bachchan Corporation -Details:The company specialized in film production and event management.The business was plagued by financial difficulties. The main reason for the bad performance of ABCL was blamed on the gross mis-management of the company by the then CEO, Sanjiv Gupta , who went on to become the CEO of Coca... and Sunil Manchanda Sunil Manchanda Sunil Manchanda is an Indian film director, film producer, and advertisement producer.His most recently developed movie is Paa.-Career:On December 4, 2009, Paa was released in 34 countries worldwide. It was originally supposed to be produced by Manchanda and Director R Balakrishnan, but was instead... 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:... : R. Balki R. Balki R. Balakrishnan, better known as R. Balki, is Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of the advertising agency Lowe Lintas , an ad filmmaker and Hindi film director. He is best known for Cheeni Kum and Paa .-Career:... |
A heart rendering, yet unsentimental portrayal of a family dealing with a tragedy foretold. | 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:... |
Kanasemba Kudureyaneri Kanasemba Kudureyaneri Kanasemba Kudureyaneri is a 2010 Kannada film directed by noted Kannada film director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a Kannada novel written by Amaresh Nudgoni called Savari... |
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... : Basanta 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... |
For the departure from linear narrative to unfold the interlinked events in a village and its superstitions. | 1,00,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Konkani National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani winners:... |
Palatadcho Munis | 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... : National Film Development Corporation 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:... : Laxmikant Shetgaonkar |
For the simplicity and humanism of dealing with a person the world calls insane. | 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:... |
Keralavarma Pazhassiraja | 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... : A.M.Gopalan Gokulam Gopalan Gokulam Gopalan is a self-made successful businessman, social worker, film producer and distributor from Kerala, India-Biography:Gopalan was born on 23 July 1944... 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:... : T.Hariharan Hariharan (director) Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national... |
For recreating the life and times of a forgotten and unsung hero who gave the first call of freedom from British rule. | 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:... |
Natarang Natarang -Tracklist:-Critical reception:Natarang was screened in the MAMI film festival, and the Pune International Film Festival. It was the only Indian film to be selected in the "Above the cut" category in MAMI... |
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... : Zee Entertainment Enterprises 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:... : Ravindra Harishchandra Jadhav |
For depicting the passion of an artiste, who despite social ostracism, political oppression and personal failures, pursues his dream. | 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... |
Pasanga Pasanga Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles... |
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. Sasikumar M. Sasikumar M. Sasikumar is a Tamil film director, actor and producer. He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film Subramaniapuram... 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:... : Pandiraj Pandiraj Pandiraj is Tamil film director from India. His debut movie, Pasanga , was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Dialogue. He has worked as an assistant to director Cheran.-Personal life:... |
For the unconventional, imaginative and energetic joyride of children that is delightful and uplifting. | 1,00,000/- Each |
Awards not given
- Best Film on EnvironmentNational Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/PreservationThe National Film Award - Best Film on Environment Preservation/Conservation winners:-References:...
- Best Bhojpuri Film
- Best Gujarati Film
- Best Konkani FilmNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in KonkaniThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani winners:...
- Best Manipuri FilmNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in ManipuriThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri winners:...
- Best Punjabi FilmNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in PunjabiThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi winners:...
- Best Telugu FilmNational 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...
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.A total of 11 films were awarded in the Non-Feature Film category at the National Awards. Gaarud and In Camera both bagged the maximum number of awards, two.
Juries
- Jury Members
- Mike PandeyMike PandeyMike Pandey is an Indian film maker specialising in films about wildlife and the environment. He has won over 300 awards for his work to spread awareness about biodiversity and species conservation...
(Chairperson)M. R. RajanJoy Bimal RoyVibhu PuriRajesh JalaBani Prakash DasMaya Jaideep
- Mike Pandey
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:... |
The Postman | 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... : K. Hariharan 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:... : B. Manohar |
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 a charming and heartwarming tale of a village postman caught in the web of changing times brought in by technology. | 75,000/- Each |
| Bilal | 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... : Sourav Sarangi 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:... : Sourav Sarangi |
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... , Hindi |
For showing effectively that disability is not an impedance to overcome the trials and tribulations of life. |
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:... |
Vaishnav Jan Toh | 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:... : Kaushal Oza |
Hindi | For sensitive handling of a thought provoking film that reflects the strength of nonviolence and Gandhian values – so relevant even today. | 37,500/- Each |
| Ekti Kaktaliyo Golpo | 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:... : Tathagata Singha |
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 a promising debut showing imagination and flair to weave a tale of fantasy. | ||
| Best Compilation Film | Pancham Unmixed | 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... : Brahmanand S Siingh 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:... : Brahmanand S Siingh |
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... , Hindi, 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 an engaging compilation of the tumultuous journey of a legendary and iconic music composer of the Indian Film Industry whose music lives on. | 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... |
.In For Motion | 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... : Amlan Dutta 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 Dutta |
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 portraying the changing scenario in the urban environment where burgeoning and mindless development is swallowing agricultural lands. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Social Issues 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... |
Mr. 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... : Haobam Paban Kumar 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:... : Haobam Paban Kumar |
Manipuri | For bringing alive a motivational and touching story of indomitable human spirit and resilience. The struggle of an HIV patient who overcame all odds and barriers to win Mr. India title. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Short Fiction Film National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film The National Film Award - Best Short Fiction Film winners:... |
Boond | 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... : Kumar Mangat 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:... : Abhishek Pathak |
Hindi | For "Wars will be fought for water" – a story of the future set in a village starved of water, food and love. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Cinematography National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography The National Film Award - Best Cinematography - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Gaarud | 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... : Deepu S. Unni 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... : Adlabs Films Ltd. |
Hindi, 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 brilliant craftsmanship, intelligent lensing in aesthetically recreating the ambience and the diverse pulsating life in a semi-urban lodge. | 50,000/- Each |
| Best Audiography National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Audiography The National Film Award - Best Audiography - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Gaarud | Re-recordist of the Final Mixed Track: Lipika Singh Darai | Hindi, 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 imaginative use of ambient sounds in effectively creating diverse soundscapes. | 50,000/- |
| Best Editing National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Editing The National Film Award - Best Editing - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
In Camera | Tarun Bhartiya | 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 being able to seamlessly juxtapose past and present experiences in the form of images. | 50,000/- |
| Best Narration / Voice Over | In Camera | Ranjan Palit | 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 his natural flow and engaging narration of a well-told story. | 50,000/- |
| Special Jury Award | Kelkkunnundo | Aasna Aslam (Child actor Child actor The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor... ) |
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 her natural, sensitive and touching performance in the film Kelkkunnundo. | 1,00,00/- |
| Vilay | Nikita Bhagat (Cinematographer Cinematographer A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image... ) |
Silent film Silent film A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards... |
For her evocative and pathbreaking camerawork. The innovative use of shift focus brought, images, textures and emotions to life. | Certificate Only |
Awards not given
- Best Exploration / Adventure FilmNational Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure FilmThe National Film Award - Best Exploration/Adventure Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards...
- 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 Educational / Motivational / Instructional FilmNational Film Award for Best Educational/Motivational/Instructional FilmThe National Film Award - Best Educational Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards...
- Best Animated FilmNational Film Award for Best Animated FilmThe National Film Award of India, - Best Animated Film winners:...
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
- Samik Bandopadhyay (Chairperson)R. K. Bidur SinghSharad Dutt
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Book | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Book on Cinema National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema The National Film Award — Golden Lotus Award — Best Book on Cinema winners:... |
Cinemaa Yaana | Publisher: Hasiru Prakashana 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:... : Dr. K.Puttaswamy |
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... |
For its probingly critical introduction to Kannada cinema in its interconnections with Literature and theatre, history and society; with insightful analyses of the classics of Kannada cinema and assessments of individual contributions, often from beyond the borders of Karnataka; supplemented by excellent photographs and annotations; and extraordinary production values. | 75,000/- |
| Special Mention | Eka Studioche Atmavrutta | Prabhakar Pendharkar | 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 its unusual mode of documenting the history of one of the oldest Marathi studios. | Certificate Only |
| 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:... |
NA | C. S. Venkiteswaran | 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 response to the multiplicity inherent in the cinematic form from an evolved consciousness of the medium and a historical sense of its overt/subliminal ideologies, articulated in a controlled and expressive prose where the insight allows him to remain nonjudgmental and suggestive. | 75,000/- |