53rd National Film Awards
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The 53rd National Film Awards
is presented to the best of Indian Cinema
released during the year 2005.
The final announcement of awards was much delayed due to various controversies associated with them. Actual announcement was done almost after the 14th months of its expected announcement, after Delhi High Court
gave green signal to announce the awards in all categories. Awards were scheduled to be declared on May 12, 2006.
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
, Pratibha Patil
. It was also announced by her that prize money would be increased by five times and more categories would be added from next year.
in order to be eligible for entry. Noted film-makers Anand Patwardhan
, Gaurav Jani and Simantini Dhuru had filed a petition in the Bombay High Court
asking for exemptions for their films from obtaining censor board certification. Based on this petition, the court had given judgments to consider the uncensored films as well for the awards. In spite of this judgment, juries went ahead with the existing rule and left out uncensored non-feature films.
On this judgment, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
decided to appeal in the Supreme Court of India
against this verdict.
Justice B.D. Ahmed of Supreme Court then given a verdict putting aside the earlier verdict given by Bombay High Court and made compulsory for the films to have the censor board certificate.
against the favoritism in the selection of films for the awards in the five categories and leveling charges of corruption and fixing in deciding the 53rd Awards. She alleged that there is pressure on the members of the jury by the Directorate of the Film Festivals to decide in favor of particular films. According to her, awards have been 'High Jacked' and nexus between producers, distributors and directors.
To support her claim, she sent two letters to Directorate of the Film Festivals on August 13 and September 4, 2006, in which she questioned the selection process of the awards and also alleged that preliminary round drop-out films were then selected for the awards.
She had challenged the decision to give the awards to Black for Best Film in Hindi
and Best Actor
, Parineeta
for Best Debut Director
, saying its not an original work and is inspired with the movies released earlier on the same theme. Parzania
winning the Best Director for Rahul Dholakia
and Sarika
for Best Actress
was accused to mock the Indian democratic system. However, Hindi Film Apaharan
and Tamil film Anniyan
which won Best Screenplay
and Best Special Effects
respectively were accused of not even qualifying the preliminary rounds and then winning the awards.
However, the petition was dismissed by the court saying the petitioner had no case when the other members of the Jury had no objection to the selection of the films for the awards.
's Black also faced the heat of controversy when Shyamali Deb Banerjee, one the juries for 53rd National Film Awards, alleged that film should not be given any award as its an adaptation of the film The Miracle Worker
and according to the rules no adaptations shall be given any awards. She had also filed a petition for the in the court. Though film finally won three national awards, for Best Actor, Best Costume Design and Best Feature Film in Hindi.
's Parzania
in her filed petition. It said that "film mocks the Indian democratic system and ends with just forming a human rights commission for a probe into the riots. This film has been banned in Gujarat and if the award for best director goes to this film, it might fan further controversy." Film won Rahul Dholakia, his first National Film Award for Best Direction and Sarika won Best Actress Award.
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 2005.
The final announcement of awards was much delayed due to various controversies associated with them. Actual announcement was done almost after the 14th months of its expected announcement, after Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi was established on 31 October 1966. The High Court of Delhi was established with four judges. They were Chief Justice K. S. Hegde, Justice I. D. Dua, Justice H. R. Khanna and Justice S. K. Kapur.-History:...
gave green signal to announce the awards in all categories. Awards were scheduled to be declared on May 12, 2006.
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
- B. Saroja DeviB. Saroja DeviB. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress. She is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award and has acted in Kannada,Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies.She is referred to as Abinaya Saraswathi by Tamil film industry and as Kannadathu Paingili by Kannada Film Industry.She ruled the roost for more than three...
(Chairperson)P. H. VishwanathKatte RamachandraB. S. LoganathSeema BiswasSeema BiswasSeema Biswas is an Indian film and theatre actress from Assam who shot into prominence with the role of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur's film Bandit Queen . She has a reputation for performing strong character roles.Biswas won the 1996 National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film...
P. Sudershan - ShyamaprasadShyamaprasadShyamaprasad 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:...
Shyamali Deb BanerjeeMeena DebbarmaAnwar AliIna PuriAshok Saran
- B. Saroja Devi
Golden Lotus Award
Official Name: Swarna Kamal| Name of Award | Name of Film | Awardee(s) | Language | Citation | Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Kaalpurush - Memories In The Mist Kaalpurush Kaalpurush or Kalpurush is a 2008 Indian Bengali drama film directed and written by Buddhadev Dasgupta. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose in lead 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... : Jugal Sugandh 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:... : Buddhadeb Dasgupta Buddhadeb Dasgupta Buddhadeb Dasgupta is a poet and prominent contemporary Indian filmmaker, most known for films like Bagh Bahadur, Tahader Katha, Charachar and Uttara... |
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 rare lyrical style and a unique cohesion of narrative structure and characters that allow it to flow on different planes. | 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:... |
Parineeta Parineeta (2005 film) Parineeta is a Bollywood musical film adaptation of the 1914 Bengali novella, Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Directed by debutant Pradeep Sarkar, the film was based upon a screenplay by the film's producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film featured Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt... |
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:... : Pradeep Sarkar Pradeep Sarkar Pradeep Sakar is a writer and director who works in the Bollywood industry.He began his career with Vinod Chopra Productions, the production company of acclaimed director Vidhu Vinod Chopra.... |
Hindi | For the competent directorial style to recreate a classic novel with modern cinematic sensibilities. | 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.... |
Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian drama film written and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It features an ensemble cast comprising Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth Narayan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and British actress Alice Patten in the lead 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... : UTV Motion Pictures UTV Software Communications UTV Software Communications Ltd., also known as United Television or UTV, is an Indian media and entertainment company owned by The Walt Disney Company India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.-History:... & Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures (P) 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:... : 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 creating popular appeal that captures the angst of the younger generation with compassion and imagination. | 40,000/- Each |
| Best Direction | Parzania Parzania Parzania is a 2007 Indian drama film co-written and directed by Rahul Dholakia; David N. Donihue is the other co-writer. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika in the lead roles, while Corin Nemec and Raj Zutshi played supporting roles... |
Rahul Dholakia Rahul Dholakia Rahul Dholakia is an Indian film director-producer-screenwriter, most known for his National Film Award winning film, Parzania , prior to which he also made documentaries like Teenage Parents and New York Taxi Drivers.-Early life and education:Born in Mumbai, to Raksha and Parry Dholakia, an... |
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 compelling documentation of contemporary human lives trapped in difficult times of communal hatred and violence in his English language film parzania. | 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.... |
The Blue Umbrella The Blue Umbrella (film) The Blue Umbrella is a 2007 Indian film based on the novel, The Blue Umbrella, by Ruskin Bond and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It starred Shreya Sharma and Pankaj Kapur in lead 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... : UTV Motion Pictures UTV Software Communications UTV Software Communications Ltd., also known as United Television or UTV, is an Indian media and entertainment company owned by The Walt Disney Company India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.-History:... 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:... : Vishal Bhardwaj Vishal Bhardwaj Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film director, writer, screenwriter, music composer and playback singer.-Early life:Bhardwaj was born in Bijnor but raised in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Satya Bhardwaj, a homemaker, and Ram Bhardwaj, a popular poet and lyricist. His father was a government employee and... |
Hindi | For its poetic and visually stunning interpretation of a story highlighting the values of selflessness and compassion. | 30,000/- 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:... |
Daivanamathil | 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... : Aryadan Shaukath 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:... : 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 the powerful representation of a burning communal issue highlighting the plight of women in the times of religious intolerence. | 30,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Family Values National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare The National Film Award - Best Film on Family Welfare winners:... |
Thavamai Thavamirundhu Thavamai Thavamirundhu Thavamai Thavamirundhu is a Tamil feature film directed by Cheran. It is a penetrating and artistic depiction of familial bond, underscored by a set of life value messages. It explores the father-son relationship, and particularly charts the travails an Indian father goes through in raising his sons... |
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... : P. Shanmugam P. Shanmugam P. Shanmugham was the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry . He served from March 22, 2000 to October 27, 2001.- Notes :... 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:... : Cheran Cheran (director) Cheran is a Tamil film director from Tamil Nadu, India. He has won the Indian National Film Award thrice for Vetri Kodi Kattu , Autograph , and Thavamai Thavamirundhu . Besides he is three-time Filmfare Award winner as well.... |
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 evocative portrayal of a family caught in trials and tribulations in a simple narrative style. | 30,000/- 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:... |
Iqbal | 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... : Subhash Ghai Subhash Ghai Subhash Ghai is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. His most notable films include Kalicharan ,Karz , Hero , Meri Jung , Karma ,Ram Lakhan ,Saudagar , Khalnayak , Pardes and Taal... 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:... : Nagesh Kukunoor Nagesh Kukunoor Nagesh Kukunoor is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for movies such as Hyderabad Blues , Rockford , 3 Deewarein and Iqbal .-Early life:... |
Hindi | For its inspiring and cinematically energetic portrayal of a hearing impaired in his aspiration to become a champion cricketer. | 30,000/- Each |
| Best Film on Environment Conservation / Preservation National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation The National Film Award - Best Film on Environment Preservation/Conservation winners:-References:... |
Thutturi | 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... : Jaimala Ramchandra Jaimala (actress) Jayamala, , is a Kannada film actress. Her famous films are Giri Kanye, Shankar Guru, Aaj Ka Ye Ghar, Sampoorna Teerth Yatra, Balak, Spy in Rome, Love and Murder and Harishchandra Taramati. She has also produced a movie Aaj Ka Ye Ghar.-Personal life:Jaimala was born on February 28, 1959, in... 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:... : P. Sheshadri P. Sheshadri P.Sheshadri is a renowned filmmaker and director in the Kannada cinema industry. A postgraduate in Kannada Literature and a diploma holder in journalism, after a short stint as Journalist, he entered Film land in 1990 as Screenplay and dialogue writer. In 1995 he became Independent Director of... |
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 imaginative portrayal of a group of young children who fight to preserve a healthy urban environment. | 30,000/- 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... |
Black | 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, 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 dramatic rendition of reformed alcoholic who struggles to give a physically handicapped child a new life. | 10,000/- |
| 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... |
Parzania Parzania Parzania is a 2007 Indian drama film co-written and directed by Rahul Dholakia; David N. Donihue is the other co-writer. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika in the lead roles, while Corin Nemec and Raj Zutshi played supporting roles... |
Sarika Sarika Sarika was born on 3 June 1962 into a Maharashtrian family in New Delhi, India, and became an acclaimed National Award winning Indian actress.-Career:... |
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 rendition of a crusading mother who fights for justice against all a diversity in a communally charged environment. | 10,000/- |
| 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.... |
Iqbal | Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian / Bollywood film actor and director. He is considered to be one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. In 2003, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian cinema.-Early life:... |
Hindi | For his competent depiction of an endearing man who finds it difficult to give up his addiction to alcohol but still emerges vicarious as his protégé the young village lad conquers his dream. | 10,000/- |
| Best Supporting Actress National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress winners:... |
Achuvinte Amma Achuvinte Amma Achuvinte Amma is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Urvashi, Meera Jasmine, and Narain... |
Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... |
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 highly credible performance of a brave woman who pledges her life and love for an adopted child. | 10,000/- |
| Best Child Artist National Film Award for Best Child Artist The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*... |
Bommalata – A Bellyful of Dreams Bommalata Bommalata is a Telugu children's film, directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, son of veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao. This film won the Best Film in Telugu at the 53rd National Awards.Sai Kumar won the National Award for the Best Child Artist for the same film.-Cast:*Sai Kumar ..... |
Sai Kumar Sai Kumar (Telugu actor) Sai Kumar born on 27 July 1960 as Pudipeddi Saikumar, is an Indian film actor and acclaimed dubbing expert who has made his name in the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil film industries... |
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 his haunting performance as a child who realizes his burning desire to access school education. | 10,000/- |
| 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:... |
Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian drama film written and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It features an ensemble cast comprising Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth Narayan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and British actress Alice Patten in the lead roles... |
Naresh Iyer Naresh Iyer Naresh Iyer is a playback singer from Chennai, India. Naresh Iyer has rendered film songs in several Indian languages and has several chart hits to his credit. His rendition of "Roobaroo" from the movie Rang De Basanti composed by A. R. Rahman topped the music charts for many weeks in 2006 and won... ("Roo Ba Roo") |
Hindi | For his melodious rendering of a lilting song "Roo Ba Roo" that adds exuberance to the film. | 10,000/- |
| 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:... |
Paheli Paheli Paheli is a Bollywood ghost movie, released in India on 24 June 2005, directed by Amol Palekar and produced by Gauri Khan, Sanjiv Chawla and Shahrukh Khan, who also plays the male lead... |
Shreya Ghoshal ("Dheere Jalna") |
Hindi | For her evocative rendition of a song "Apne Aansoo Peene Ke Liye" that treads the fine balance between the classical and popular genre of Hindi film music. | 10,000/- |
| 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.... |
Sringaram Sringaram Sringaram is a 2007 Indian Tamil period-drama film directed by debutant Saradha Ramanathan, a popular dancer. Co-written by novelist Indra Soundar Rajan and produced by Padmini Ravi, herself a dancer, it stars Aditi Rao Hydari, in her feature film debut, in the lead role, alongside Manoj K. Jayan,... |
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... : Madhu Ambat 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... : Prasad Film Laboratories, 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 technical brilliance which is evident in the framing, lighting and execution throughout the film. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Screenplay National Film Award for Best Screenplay The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:... |
Apaharan Apaharan Apaharan is a 2005 Hindi film released on the 2 December 2005 and is directed by Prakash Jha and stars Ajay Devgan and Nana Patekar in the lead roles... |
Prakash Jha Prakash Jha Prakash Jha is an Indian film producer-director-screenwriter, who is most known for his political and socio-political films such as Damul , Mrityudand , Gangaajal , Apaharan and multistarrer hit movie Raajneeti... , Shridhar Raghavan & Manoj Tyagi Manoj Tyagi Manoj Tyagi is an Indian screenwriter and film director in the Hindi cinema. He had won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay twice, for Page 3 and Apaharan , apart from Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for Page 3, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film... |
Hindi | For creating a crisp screenplay that is riveting and renders pace to the entire film. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Audiography National Film Award for Best Audiography The National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:... |
Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian drama film written and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It features an ensemble cast comprising Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth Narayan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and British actress Alice Patten in the lead roles... |
Nakul Kamte | Hindi | For creating a vibrant sound design that effectively supports the graph of the film. | 10,000/- |
| Best Editing National Film Award for Best Editing The National Film Award for Best Editing winners:-References:... |
Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian drama film written and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It features an ensemble cast comprising Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth Narayan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and British actress Alice Patten in the lead roles... |
P.S. Bharati | Hindi | For creating a commendable pace and multi-layered visual design that heightens the impact of the film. | 10,000/- |
| Best Art Direction National Film Award for Best Art Direction The National Film Award for Best Art Direction winners:... |
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | C. B. More | Hindi | For effectively recreating the mughal period and rendering life to an era. | 10,000/- |
| Best Costume Design National Film Award for Best Costume Design The National Film Award for Best Costume Design winners:... |
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | Anna Singh Anna Singh Anna Singh ' is an Indian fashion designer, mainly working for the Indian movie industry Bollywood. She has designed costumes for over 900 films and has been working since 1998.-Personal Life:... |
Hindi | For creating costumes true to the spirit of a period film. | 5,000/- |
| Black | Sabyasachi Mukherjee Sabyasachi Mukherjee Sabyasachi Mukherjee is an Indian fashion designer. He sells under his label, 'Sabyasachi', since 1999. He has also designed for a few Bollywood films -Early life:... |
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 his imaginative creations that enhanced the mood and added to ambience of the film. | ||
| 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... |
Sringaram Sringaram Sringaram is a 2007 Indian Tamil period-drama film directed by debutant Saradha Ramanathan, a popular dancer. Co-written by novelist Indra Soundar Rajan and produced by Padmini Ravi, herself a dancer, it stars Aditi Rao Hydari, in her feature film debut, in the lead role, alongside Manoj K. Jayan,... |
Lalgudi Jayaraman Lalgudi Jayaraman Lalgudi Jayarama Iyer is a well-known Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.-Early life and background:... |
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 bringing alive an era of great musical and dance tradition through the deft use of Indian musical instruments. | 10,000/- |
| 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:... |
Thaayi | Barguru Ramchandrappa ("Baruthe Ve Nav Baruthe Ve") |
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 lyric "Baruthe Ve Nav Baruthe Ve” in the Kannada film Thaayi which heightened the effect of the entire film. | 10,000/- |
| Special Jury Award | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara , is an Indian film, directed by Jahnu Barua and produced by Anupam Kher... |
Anupam Kher Anupam Kher Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well... (Actor Actor An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity... ) |
Hindi | For an outstanding performance in the film that brings alive the plight of an Alzheimer’s patient who is alienated from the real world. | 25,000/- |
| Best Special Effects National Film Award for Best Special Effects The National Film Award for Best Special Effects winners:... |
Anniyan Anniyan Anniyan is a 2005 Tamil psychological thriller film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Vikram, Sadha, Prakash Raj, and Vivek, while featuring background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released worldwide on 10 June 2005.... |
Tata Elxsi Tata elxsi - Introduction : is a technology-led design services company and part of the $70 billion Tata Group. Headquartered in Bangalore and with a global delivery footprint through offices and centers in India, the US, the UK, Japan and Germany, Tata Elxsi is a company focused on delivering outsourced... , Mumbai |
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 highly imaginative and creative special effects that lift the style of the film. | 10,000/- |
| Best Choreography National Film Award for Best Choreography The National Film Award for 'Best Choreography' winners:... |
Sringaram Sringaram Sringaram is a 2007 Indian Tamil period-drama film directed by debutant Saradha Ramanathan, a popular dancer. Co-written by novelist Indra Soundar Rajan and produced by Padmini Ravi, herself a dancer, it stars Aditi Rao Hydari, in her feature film debut, in the lead role, alongside Manoj K. Jayan,... |
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... |
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... |
In acknowledgement of the authentic recreation of the devdasi tradition that has been brought out with immense grace and beauty. | 10,000/- |
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:... |
Kadam Tole Krishna Nache | 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... : Suman Haripriya 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:... : Suman Haripriya |
For its attempt at preserving the dying culture and tradtions of Assam. | 20,000/- 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:... |
Harbart | 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... : Kajal Bhattacharjee & Abanti Chakraborty 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:... : Suman Mukherjee Suman Mukhopadhyay Suman Mukhopadhyay or Suman Mukherjee is a prominent contemporary Indian filmmaker and a theatre director.-Career:He has done theatre productions ranging from European drama to major adaptations of Bengali masterpieces. Among which are Teesta Paarer Brittanto and Samay Asamayer Brittanto,... |
For a refreshingly cinematic idiom as the protagonist of this urban existential tragicomedy veers between the real and the surreal. | 20,000/- 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:... |
Black | 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... : Anshuman Swami & Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian film director. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of 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:... : Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian film director. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India... |
For a stylised and visually vibrant tale of a physically challenged child who learns to live and become an achiever against insurmountable odds. | 20,000/- 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:... |
Thaayi | 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... : Prameela Joshi 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:... : Baraguru Ramchandrappa |
For its contemporary interpretation of Maxim Gorky’s classic novel against injustice and oppression. | 20,000/- 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:... |
Thanmathra Thanmathra Thanmathra is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Blessy, based on Padmarajan's short story Orma, which portrays the effects of Alzheimer's disease on the life of an individual and his family... |
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... : Century Films 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:... : Blessy Blessy Blessy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has made several critically acclaimed films in Malayalam. As a film director, he is influenced by Padmarajan and Bharathan.- Career :... |
For the moving depiction of a middle – class family which struggles to lead a dignified life in the face of the house holder’s gradual loss of memory. | 20,000/- 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:... |
Dombivali Fast | 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... : Ramakant Gaikwad 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:... : Nishikant Kamat Nishikant Kamat Nishikanth Kamat, मराठी - निशिकांत कामत is an Indian filmmaker. His debut film, Dombivali Fast earned him accolades in Marathi Cinema, as it went on to become the biggest Marathi film of the year... |
For its portrayal of an urban middle class man who breaks down under tremendous stress and pressures of life in a corrupt modern city. | 20,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Oriya National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Oriya The Best Feature Film in Oriya is a National Film Award . Oriya is a national language of India. Previous award winners are as follows:... |
Kathantara Kathantara Kathantara , is a 2005 Indian Oriya film directed by Himansu Khatua, a story of tribulations of 1999 Orissa cyclone. Much before the Tsunami became a household name all over the world, the coastal belts of Orissa were hit by what has come to be known as the Super Cyclone that killed more than... |
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... : Iti Samanta 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:... : Himanshu Khatua |
For seeking to re-establish Indian family values in the modern day situation. | 20,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Punjabi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi winners:... |
Baghi | 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... : Gaj Deol 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:... : Sukhminder Dhanjal |
For graphically delineating the caste divide in modern day Punjab. | 20,000/- 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... |
Aadum Kothu | 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... : Light & Shadow Movie Makers 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. V. Chandran T. V. Chandran T. V. Chandran is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, and actor. He is most known for his art-house films which have references to history and undertones of politics and feminism... |
For its imaginative portrayal of a young girl who travels between past and present time zones. | 20,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Telugu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu The 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... |
Bommalata - A Bellyful Of Dreams Bommalata Bommalata is a Telugu children's film, directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, son of veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao. This film won the Best Film in Telugu at the 53rd National Awards.Sai Kumar won the National Award for the Best Child Artist for the same film.-Cast:*Sai Kumar ..... |
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... : R. K. Film Associates & Spirit Media (P) Ltd. Gunnam Ganga Raju 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:... : Prakash Kovelamudi Prakash Kovelamudi Prakash Kovelamudi is an indian actor, screen writer and film director from Telugu cinema. He is the son of Tollywood director K. Raghavendra Rao and grandson to Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao. He was a graduate in IT and Theater arts from the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in West... |
For cinematically vibrant rendition of the story of an underprivileged through the medium of puppetry and magic. | 20,000/- 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 Bhojpuri | Kab Hoi Gawna Hamar | 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... : Deepa Narayan 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:... : Anand D. Ghatraj |
For a family drama that harks back to traditional values and modern day sensibilities. | 20,000/- Each |
| 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:*... |
15 Park Avenue | 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... : Bipin Kumar Vohra 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:... : Aparna Sen Aparna Sen Aparna Sen is a critically acclaimed Bengali Indian filmmaker, script writer, and actress. She is the winner of three National Film Awards and eight international film festival awards.-Biography:... |
For its effective and intense portrayal of a schizophrenic girl who seeks a dream world that may or may not even exist | 20,000/- Each |
| Best Feature Film in Monpa | Sonam | 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... : Garima Films 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:... : Ahsan Muzid |
For picturesque effective portrayal of the contemporary tribal life. | 20,000/- Each |
Awards not given
- 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 ManipuriNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in ManipuriThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri winners:...
- Best Feature Film in Kokborok
- Best Feature Film in Tulu
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
- Siddharth Kak (Chairperson)Chinmoya NathSangeeta TamuliKishore DangKireet KhuranaKireet KhuranaKireet Khurana is an Indian Animator. In his career of 12 years, he has made over 300 Short films, documentary films, ad films and is currently directing India’s first live action-3D animation comb film “Toonpur Ka Superhero”. After graduating from Sheridan College, Canada with high-honours in...
A. B. Tripathi
- Siddharth Kak (Chairperson)Chinmoya NathSangeeta TamuliKishore DangKireet Khurana
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:... |
Riding Solo to the Top of the World Riding Solo to the Top of the World Riding Solo to the Top of the World is a documentary film on the Chang pas of Ladakh, in India, about a journey of self-discovery.-Plot summary:... |
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... : Gaurav A. Jani & P. T. Giridhar Rao of M/s. Dirtrack Productions 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:... : Gaurav A. Jani |
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... |
Made in the best tradition of Cinema verity, personal, vivid and natural. The film leads the viewer from revelation to revelation giving us an opportunity to come to love and know the "Changpas" and their unique lifestyle. | 20,000/- Each |
| Best Direction National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Direction The National Film Award - Best Direction - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Voices Across the Oceans | Ganesh Shankar Gaikwad | 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 |
This sensitive film uses simple, masterly non-linear storytelling to take us through a nostalgic journey of BBC’s association with India’s key defining moments in the nation’s history. | 20,000/- 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:... |
John & Jane | 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... : Ashim Ahluwalia Ashim Ahluwalia Ashim Ahluwalia is a film director, screenwriter, and film producer. His first feature was John & Jane, which had a world premiere at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival followed by a European premiere at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival... 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:... : Ashim Ahluwalia Ashim Ahluwalia Ashim Ahluwalia is a film director, screenwriter, and film producer. His first feature was John & Jane, which had a world premiere at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival followed by a European premiere at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival... |
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 evocative film capturing the essence of call centers in urban India, its pressures and the dualities of life in this new reality. | 75,000/- Each |
| Best Anthropological / Ethnographic Film National Film Award for Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film The National Film Award - Best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film winners:... |
Spirit Of The Graceful Lineage | 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... : Bibi Devi Barbarooah 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:... : Prerana Barbarooah Sharma |
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... |
An interesting documentation of the unique matrilineal society of the Khasis of Meghalaya. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Biographical Film National Film Award for Best Biographical Film The National Film Award - Best Biographical Film winners:... |
Hans Akela - Kumar Gandharva | 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, 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:... : 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 | Made with a deep sense of understanding of classical Music. This well researched film sensitively evokes the unique personality and contribution of Kumar Gandharva and shows the human face of his outstanding creativity. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Arts / Cultural Film National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film The National Film Award - Best Arts/Cultural Film winners:... |
Naina Jogin | 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... : Praveen 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:... : Praveen Kumar |
Hindi & Maithili Maithili language Maithili language is spoken in the eastern region of India and South-eastern region of Nepal. The native speakers of Maithili reside in Bihar, Jharkhand,parts of West Bengal and South-east Nepal... |
A seamless film aesthetically blending fact, fiction and reconstruction with perceptive interviews bringing out the life of the Madhubani painters of Bihar. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Scientific Film National Film Award for Best Scientific Film The National Film Award - Best Scientific Film winners:... |
Under This Sun | 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... : Nilanjan Bhattacharya 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 Bhattacharya |
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... |
A thought provoking film on environmental diversity with excellent Cinematography, Music, Editing and Sound Design. | 10,000/- 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... |
Seed Keepers | 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... : Rajiv Mehrotra Rajiv Mehrotra Rajiv Mehrotra is an Indian writer, television producer-director and documentary film maker, is best known as the host the acclaimed host of one of India's longest running talk shows on public television, "In Conversation", that has been through several incarnations over more than twenty years,... , M/s. PSBT 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:... : Farida Pacha |
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... , 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 simple, honest portrayal of the lives of the women farmers in Andhra Pradesh and their need for addressing pertinent issues through self-empowerment using media and Technology. | 10,000/- 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... |
Way To Dusty Death | 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... : Rajiv Mehrotra Rajiv Mehrotra Rajiv Mehrotra is an Indian writer, television producer-director and documentary film maker, is best known as the host the acclaimed host of one of India's longest running talk shows on public television, "In Conversation", that has been through several incarnations over more than twenty years,... , M/s. PSBT 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:... : Sayed Fayaz |
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... |
A Film on a little known subject that stirs the conscience and emotionally involves the viewers in the lives of the workers. | 10,000/- 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 Whistle Blowers | 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... : Rajiv Mehrotra Rajiv Mehrotra Rajiv Mehrotra is an Indian writer, television producer-director and documentary film maker, is best known as the host the acclaimed host of one of India's longest running talk shows on public television, "In Conversation", that has been through several incarnations over more than twenty years,... , M/s. PSBT 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:... : Umesh Aggarwal |
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... |
A small film with a big impact! In the best traditions of Investigative reportage, the film highlights the burning issue of hazards to health and pollution norms. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Animated Film | Kachua Aur Khargosh | 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 & Uma Gajapati Raju 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:... : C. B. Arun Animator Animator An animator is an artist who creates multiple images that give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence; the images are called frames and key frames. Animators can work in a variety of fields including film, television, video games, and the internet. Usually, an... : Moving Picture Company Animation team |
Hindi | For its delightful adaptation and twist to the well-known Hare and Tortoise story using apt voices, lively dialogues and the latest 3D animation technique skillfully in an Indian setting. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Short Fiction Film National Film Award for Best Short Fiction Film The National Film Award - Best Short Fiction Film winners:... |
Thackkayin Meedha Naangu Kangal | 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... : Doordarshan DoorDarshan Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,... & Ray 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:... : Vasanth Vasanth Vasanth is an Indian film director and screenwriter, working in the Tamil film industry. Following a stint as journalist and after assisting K. Balachander, he made his directorial debut with Keladi Kanmani in 1990, which along with the trendsetting Aasai and Rhythm , are considered his finest... |
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 its moving and realistic depiction of pride, deprivation and emotion in a small coastal village of Tamil Nadu. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Cinematography National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography The National Film Award - Best Cinematography - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Parsiwada, Tarapore Present Day | 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... : Paramvir Singh 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... : AD Labs |
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... , 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... |
For its visually poetic depiction of the decadent Parsi community, with imaginative use of great lighting and compositions. | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Audiography National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Audiography The National Film Award - Best Audiography - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Closer | Anmol Bhave | For its outstandingly imaginative use of sound design complementing an equally breath-taking visual wizardry. Closer leaves its audience with a sense of beauty and awe. | 10,000/- Each | |
| Best Editing National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Editing The National Film Award - Best Editing - Non-Feature Film winners:... |
Naina Jogin | Vibuti Nathjha | Hindi & Maithili Maithili language Maithili language is spoken in the eastern region of India and South-eastern region of Nepal. The native speakers of Maithili reside in Bihar, Jharkhand,parts of West Bengal and South-east Nepal... |
For its skillful editing. It is difficult to make out where one sequence ends and the other begins! | 10,000/- Each |
| Best Narration / Voice Over | Wapsi | Ajay Raina | 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, Urdu, Punjabi Punjabi language Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language... & Kashmiris Kashmiri language Kashmiri is a language from the Dardic sub-group and it is spoken primarily in the Kashmir Valley, in Jammu and Kashmir. There are approximately 5,554,496 speakers in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the Census of 2001. Most of the 105,000 speakers or so in Pakistan are émigrés from the Kashmir... |
Spoken in the first person, the Director literally brings his personal voice into its making. | 10,000/- Each |
| Special Jury Award | Final Solution | Rakesh Sharma Rakesh Sharma (filmmaker) Rakesh Sharma is a prominent Indian documentary film-maker. 46-year-old Sharma is based in Goa. His famous work is the feature-length documentary Final Solution on the communal Gujarat riots of 2002... |
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 its powerful, hard-hitting documentation with a brutally honest approach lending incisive insights into the Godhra incident, its aftermath and the abetment of large-scale violence. | 10,000/- Each |
| Chabiwali Pocket Watch | Vibhu Puri | Hindi | A director’s film with competent execution of a good concept with great art direction, cinematography and performances. | Certificate Only | |
| Bhraimoman Theatre | Bidyut Kotoky | Assamese Assamese language Assamese is the easternmost Indo-Aryan language. It is used mainly in the state of Assam in North-East India. It is also the official language of Assam. It is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeast Indian states. Nagamese, an Assamese-based Creole language is widely used in... |
For its fascinating picture of a cultural sub-world of Assam, capturing true moments of emotion and joy. | Certificate Only |
Awards not given
- 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 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 Film on Family WelfareNational Film Award for Best Non-feature Film on Family WelfareThe National Film Award - Best Non-feature Family Welfare Film winners:-See also:*National Film Awards...
- Best Music DirectionNational Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music DirectionThe National Film Award - Best Music Direction - Non-Feature 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
- Khalid Mohamed (Chairperson)Ratnottama SenguptaAmitabh Parashar
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:... |
Kundan | Publisher: Saransh Prakashan 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:... : Sharad Dutt |
Hindi | For its warm and insightful reconstruction of the life and art of the legendary singer-actor K. L. Saigal, as well as its significance as reference material which will be accessible to students and cineastes of Indian cinema history. | 15,000/- 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:... |
-- | Baradwaj Rangan | -- | For intelligent and reader-friendly reviews of popular cinema with a depth of understanding of the form, a discernible passion for the medium bulwarked consistently by a knowledge of the trends and touchstones of global cinema. | 15,000/- |
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony was held in New Delhi on September 14, 2007 and awards were given by President of IndiaPresident of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
, Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Devisingh Patil is the 12th President of the Republic of India and first woman to hold the office. She was sworn in as President of India on 25 July 2007, succeeding Dr. A.P.J...
. It was also announced by her that prize money would be increased by five times and more categories would be added from next year.
Controversies
The awards were surrounded by couple of controversies related to it. This delayed the final announcement of the awards. The year was considered as a 'zero year' for the Film Awards.Bombay and Delhi High Court Judgements
As per the rule, award committee judges the films which have obtained the censorship certificate from Central Board of Film CertificationCentral Board of Film Certification
The Central Board of Film Certification is a Government of India regulatory body and censorship board of India controlled by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It reviews, rates and censors motion pictures, television shows, television ads, and promotional material...
in order to be eligible for entry. Noted film-makers Anand Patwardhan
Anand Patwardhan
Anand Patwardhan is an Indian documentary filmmaker, known for his activism through social action documentaries on topics such as corruption, slum dwellers, nuclear arms race, citizen activism and communalism...
, Gaurav Jani and Simantini Dhuru had filed a petition in the Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court at Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the High Court of India with jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra & Goa, and, the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli...
asking for exemptions for their films from obtaining censor board certification. Based on this petition, the court had given judgments to consider the uncensored films as well for the awards. In spite of this judgment, juries went ahead with the existing rule and left out uncensored non-feature films.
On this judgment, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is a branch of the Government of India is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to information, broadcasting, the press and films in India....
decided to appeal in the Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
against this verdict.
Justice B.D. Ahmed of Supreme Court then given a verdict putting aside the earlier verdict given by Bombay High Court and made compulsory for the films to have the censor board certificate.
Favoritism for the films
Kolkata based film critic and one the juries for 53rd National Film Awards, Shyamali Deb Banerjee, had filed a petition in the Delhi High CourtDelhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi was established on 31 October 1966. The High Court of Delhi was established with four judges. They were Chief Justice K. S. Hegde, Justice I. D. Dua, Justice H. R. Khanna and Justice S. K. Kapur.-History:...
against the favoritism in the selection of films for the awards in the five categories and leveling charges of corruption and fixing in deciding the 53rd Awards. She alleged that there is pressure on the members of the jury by the Directorate of the Film Festivals to decide in favor of particular films. According to her, awards have been 'High Jacked' and nexus between producers, distributors and directors.
To support her claim, she sent two letters to Directorate of the Film Festivals on August 13 and September 4, 2006, in which she questioned the selection process of the awards and also alleged that preliminary round drop-out films were then selected for the awards.
She had challenged the decision to give the awards to Black for Best 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:...
and 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...
, Parineeta
Parineeta (2005 film)
Parineeta is a Bollywood musical film adaptation of the 1914 Bengali novella, Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Directed by debutant Pradeep Sarkar, the film was based upon a screenplay by the film's producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film featured Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt...
for Best Debut 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:...
, saying its not an original work and is inspired with the movies released earlier on the same theme. Parzania
Parzania
Parzania is a 2007 Indian drama film co-written and directed by Rahul Dholakia; David N. Donihue is the other co-writer. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika in the lead roles, while Corin Nemec and Raj Zutshi played supporting roles...
winning the Best Director for Rahul Dholakia
Rahul Dholakia
Rahul Dholakia is an Indian film director-producer-screenwriter, most known for his National Film Award winning film, Parzania , prior to which he also made documentaries like Teenage Parents and New York Taxi Drivers.-Early life and education:Born in Mumbai, to Raksha and Parry Dholakia, an...
and Sarika
Sarika
Sarika was born on 3 June 1962 into a Maharashtrian family in New Delhi, India, and became an acclaimed National Award winning Indian actress.-Career:...
for 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...
was accused to mock the Indian democratic system. However, Hindi Film Apaharan
Apaharan
Apaharan is a 2005 Hindi film released on the 2 December 2005 and is directed by Prakash Jha and stars Ajay Devgan and Nana Patekar in the lead roles...
and Tamil film Anniyan
Anniyan
Anniyan is a 2005 Tamil psychological thriller film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Vikram, Sadha, Prakash Raj, and Vivek, while featuring background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released worldwide on 10 June 2005....
which won Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
and Best Special Effects
National Film Award for Best Special Effects
The National Film Award for Best Special Effects winners:...
respectively were accused of not even qualifying the preliminary rounds and then winning the awards.
However, the petition was dismissed by the court saying the petitioner had no case when the other members of the Jury had no objection to the selection of the films for the awards.
Awards for Black
Sanjay Leela BhansaliSanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian film director. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India...
's Black also faced the heat of controversy when Shyamali Deb Banerjee, one the juries for 53rd National Film Awards, alleged that film should not be given any award as its an adaptation of the film The Miracle Worker
The Miracle Worker (1962 film)
The Miracle Worker is a 1962 American biographical film directed by Arthur Penn. The screenplay by William Gibson is based on his 1959 play of the same title, which originated as a 1957 broadcast of the television anthology series Playhouse 90...
and according to the rules no adaptations shall be given any awards. She had also filed a petition for the in the court. Though film finally won three national awards, for Best Actor, Best Costume Design and Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Awards for Parzania
Shyamali Deb Banerjee had also alleged Rahul DholakiaRahul Dholakia
Rahul Dholakia is an Indian film director-producer-screenwriter, most known for his National Film Award winning film, Parzania , prior to which he also made documentaries like Teenage Parents and New York Taxi Drivers.-Early life and education:Born in Mumbai, to Raksha and Parry Dholakia, an...
's Parzania
Parzania
Parzania is a 2007 Indian drama film co-written and directed by Rahul Dholakia; David N. Donihue is the other co-writer. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika in the lead roles, while Corin Nemec and Raj Zutshi played supporting roles...
in her filed petition. It said that "film mocks the Indian democratic system and ends with just forming a human rights commission for a probe into the riots. This film has been banned in Gujarat and if the award for best director goes to this film, it might fan further controversy." Film won Rahul Dholakia, his first National Film Award for Best Direction and Sarika won Best Actress Award.